Maurice Rowe was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. His dance adventures began in 1996 at a local country bar called Club Dance. Maurice started competing in 2003 at various UCWDC events, leading him to a spot at the UCWDC Worlds 2004, where he competed in the intermediate divisions, novelty and funky. He placed 5th in both categories. Maurice has now been dancing ballroom for 4 years. Dancing with a partner has been a new experience for him and enjoyable.

Favorite dance? West Coast Swing.

Favorite part about teaching is? I get to meet new people and share my passion with them and along the way they end up enjoying dance just as much as I do!

Hobbies outside of ballroom? I love line dancing!

Carly was three years old when she took her first dance class and has continued dancing ever since. Her background in dancing began with Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and Jazz. She then moved to Ballroom in her late teens. Carly started teaching in 2010, where she took part in many showcases and also competed professionally in Rhythm and Cabaret. She joined the Easidance team in November of 2013 where she continues to share her love of dance. She just recently became certified in the DVIDA Syllabus and is currently working towards her next certification. She is very passionate about her dancing and can’t wait to pass on her knowledge to everyone she meets!

Favorite Dance? Rumba & Samba!

Favorite part about teaching? I have the greatest job in the world! Not many people get to say that their passion is also their job, so being able to dance everyday is one of my favorite things about teaching dance. That being said, meeting all the new people, day in and day out, is also a huge perk of being a dance teacher. However, I mostly love to watch the transformation that happens in my students throughout their dance journey. It warms my heart to be able to see the confidence in their dancing grow and to see their smiling faces on the dance floor.

Hobbies outside the ballroom? If I am not in the ballroom, then you will most likely find me playing outside. I am absolutely obsessed with the beach and being near the water in general. I occasionally lay out in the park on a blanket to write music, poetry, or to just enjoy the weather!

A native of California, Kassandra discovered ballroom dancing at age 14 and it was love at first sight. She was blessed to dance with some of the most talented youth dancers and instructors in the California bay area. While working on her Health Science degree at BYU-Idaho, Kassandra advanced in her dancing by exploring the teaching and choreography side of ballroom as well as branching out into other styles of dance - modern, jazz, and ballet. Some highlights include; choreographing and co-coaching the BYU-Idaho Collegiate Ballroom Team, dancing on Team USA alongside 9 additional teams from around the world in the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival, and touring with BYU-Idaho’s premier dance company, Dance Alliance. Kassandra came to Florida for a post graduate internship with Corporate USAA’s health and fitness department and soon after started teaching at Easidance ballroom. With partner Jordan Simon she continues reaching for excellence in her own dancing as they train and compete in the Professional American Smooth division.

 Favorite dance? Tango and Samba.

Favorite part of teaching? See my students discover new things about themselves, understand and appreciate their bodies, and have fun creating and mastering their way around the dance floor!

Hobbies outside of the ballroom? I also work in the health and fitness field as a manager for Anytime Fitness, active in my church community, and in my rare free time enjoy the warm Florida beaches!

The first time Anthony came into the studio, it was to watch his mother and sister take lessons. They were learning to dance for a wedding. After a couple of lessons watching, Anthony decided to get on the dance floor and learn to dance as well. It didn’t take long for him to get hooked on dancing! Anthony has competed in a few competitions in the Tampa Bay area such as the St. Pete Classic, Florida Superstars, and USDC, to name a few. Anthony developed such a passion for dance that he eventually wanted to begin sharing his knowledge and experience with others. So after about 5 years of dancing, Anthony became a part of the staff here at Easidance.

Favorite Dance? Salsa, Rumba, Tango and Waltz.

Favorite thing about teaching? I absolutely love working with people, and sharing my knowledge of dance with them in order to help them become the best dancers they can be. I am very thankful for the opportunity I’ve been given to work here at Easidance. We have such an amazing group of staff and it’s a pleasure to be able to work with all of the very talented students we have here! Every night when I leave work I have the biggest smile on my face, and that’s because I am able to do what I love to do, and that is teaching people how to dance.

Hobbies outside the ballroom? Whenever I have any free time I enjoy going out to Latin clubs and dancing all night. I also love to spend time with family and friends, whether we’re going camping for a weekend or out for dinner and a movie, we always have a lot of fun!

Jordan started dancing in his family owned ballroom studio at the age of nine. He danced on and off much of his youth and started to compete at the age of eleven traveling to competitions throughout the country in the Pro/Am division as well as placing in the Ballroom Junior Olympics. Inspired by his Uncle Edward Simon a successful World Champion, Jordan has worked very hard on his dancing over the years but feels he owes a lot of the beginning process to his family and friends whom are some of the most accomplished dancers in the world. Jordan made the decision to turn professional at the age of Seventeen. He started dancing in professional Rhythm and Smooth divisions and continues to compete and train with the worlds top coaches. Jordan is very passionate about his own dancing but equally about teaching and competing with his students. He has attended many competitions throughout the country Professionally and Pro-Am. Jordan has many goals from owning his own studio franchise, becoming a Ballroom Champion, competition judge, traveling coach and whatever new adventures and doors he can open or create.

Favorite Dance ?  Tango ,Waltz, ChaCha, Rumba and Mambo (not in order)

Favorite part about teaching?  I love teaching because I love people. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and building relationships with my students. I really like the process of molding my student from taking there first dance steps to becoming a beautiful dancer. I like to show off my students at competitions, shows and any chance I get!

Hobbies outside the studio?  I like sports, traveling, night life, shopping and being outside. Mostly if I'm not dancing I really enjoy time I can spend with close friends and family. I try to surround myself with those who keep me grounded and focused on my dreams.

Tim started dancing at the age of 9, with his first love Tap dancing!  He also took many years of Ballet and Jazz.  Tim started his Ballroom career in 1991.

Tim has competed professionally in the American Smooth Division and has had a student win 2nd place in the Theater Arts division of the United States Championships.  Tim was the coach for the University of Connecticut for several years and has students that still dance today and are having children who are starting to dance.  He continues to study new syllabi and trains in all the American and International styles of dance.  Tim prides himself as the the technique monster.  He loves to break things down and teach all the parts of the pattern, not just the step but how to really dance it.  This philosophy has devopled many wonderful dancers.  

Favorite dance?  Open American Tango

Favorite part of teaching?  The moment the student realizes they can really do it.

Hobbies outside of ballroom?  I'm learning to garden.  I want to grow my own food so Julie can cook me healthier meals.  I also love NASCAR racing.  

Julie actually started dancing late in life.  She started taking lessons at the age of 24 in Avon, Connecticut.  Three years later she got her teaching certification through North American Teachers of Dance Association in both her Smooth and Rhythm styles of dance.  Julie has competed professionally in the American Smooth Division with her partner Tim Allen and pro-am with several of her students nationwide.  She was also the assistant coach of the Univeristy of Connecticut Ballroom Dance Team for several years.  Julie has almost 20 years experience teaching and continues to train and stay updated with new techniques and styles.  When in Mississippi she found a love for West Coast Swing and has trained with some of the top swing dancers in North America.  In December of 2014 she recieved her West Coast certification from World Champion Michael Kielbasa himself.

Favorite Dance?   Depends on the day, but  would say West Coast Swing or  Foxtrot

Hobbies outside the ballroom?  Julie is a big NASCAR fan especially the Hendricks team.  She is also an avid food network fan and loves to cook.  She has catered many events and even wrote her own cookbook!  Julie is looking forward to making a home here in Florida and excited to work with such a wonderful team and thrilled to be working for Timothy and Michele Mason.