Meet your Dance Camp Directors

Slawek Sochacki & Marzena Stachura

Dear Dancers,

As the directors, we would like to welcome you

to the 2019 Las Vegas Mastery Camp. We hope you will

enjoy being here as much as we do.

Wewanttomakesurethisweekwillbefilledwith

knowledge, new friendships, excitement and memories

thatwillbringyoubackyearafteryear.

With love,

Slawek Sochacki & Marzena Stachura

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Welcome!MasteryCampshavebeenteachingdancesportclassessince1992.Taughtbysomeofthemostwidelyrecognizedandsuccessful teachers and competitors in the industry, these intensive training sessions are guaranteed too improve your dance skills, regardless of your level of experience.

TheDanceCampscheduleoffersclassesinAmericanRhythm&SmoothandInternationalLatin&Standard,frombe-ginning to intermediate and advanced as well as technique and club dance classes.

Whetheryou’rejuststartingoutoflookingforthatextrasomethingtoaddtoyourcompetitiveroutine.DanceCampLasVegasissuretoprovidethechallengeandinspirationyouwon’tfindanywhereelse!

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Meet the 2019 Dance Camp InstructorsSlawek & Marzena were 4 times US & World reigning and undefeated Open American Smooth Champions from 2010 -2013.Theirachievementsalsoinclude:

• Polish Professional Ballroom runners up

• Polish Professional 10 Dance Champions

• Winners of Ohio Star Ball Showdance

• World Cup Winners 2009 - 2012

Slawek & Marzena have coached all around the country as well as own and operate their own studio, Dance United LH. In 2017, they became the new directors of the Las Vegas Mastery Camp.

NazarandIrinastartedtodanceattheageoffiveinSiberia,Russia.TheystartedcompetingwithdifferentpartnersattheageofsixatthevariousDancesportChampionships in the Krasnoyarsk region, throughout Russiaandinternationally,winningnumerousprestigioustitles.In2001theystarteddancingtogether.Afterrelocating to Florida in 2007 they turned professionals and continued their competitive career. Dancing InternationalLatin,theyachievedsignificantresults,suchaswinningtitlesofNorthAmericanRisingStarChampions,GrandNationalChampions,TheOhioStarBallRisingStarChampions,UnitedStatesNationalandOpentoTheWorldRisingStarFinalistsandwinnersandGrandfinalistsofmanymoreprestigiouseventsaroundUS.TheyarealsoUnitedStatesNationalProfessional10Dance Finalists.

AfterswitchingtoAmericanRhythmstyleofdancingin March 2013, they immediately had great success by winningeverysingleRisingStareventtheyparticipatedat, including 2013 United States National Professional RisingStarChampionship.CurrentlytheyareUnitedStatesNationalProfessionalAmericanRhythmChampionsandWorldAmericanRhythmProfessionalChampions.

NazarandIrinaarethecoachestomanygreatdancersinRussiaandtheUnitedStates.Amongtheirstudentsthere are National and World Pro-Am Champions, FinalistsoftheBritishOpenChampionshipsandItalianOpenChampionships,membersoftheUnitedStatesTeam,Winners of the WDSF OPEN events.

Nazar and irina are proud owners of the beautiful Dancelife. Florida Dance Center, located in Bonita Springs,Florida.NazarisalsoamemberoftheImperialSocietyofTeachersofDancing.

IvetaLukosiutebeganlearningtheartof ballroom dance in her native country Lithuania at the age of 6 where she was accepted as a student at the prestigious “Zuvedra” Ballroom Dance School. At the youngageof17,IvetamovedtotheUSwithhermotherandsettledinChicagowhere she continued to train with top coaches and also began her teaching career.IvetamovedtoNewYorkin2003toformaprofessionalpartnershipwithGherman Mustuc. Aside from dancing with Gherman, she coaches other competitivedancersinNewYorkandaround the World.

Born in Ukraine, Gherman grew up in Moldova.Hestarteddancingasayoungboy back in Moldova where he became National and World Champion. He moved to USA in 2000.

Theymiraculouslyfindtimetohavea full teaching schedule. Additionally, Ghermanveryoftencompetesinthepro/am division with his students, and Ivetanotonlycreatescostumesforherself and others, but she also organizes their complicated schedules.

Decho Kraev was born in Bulgaria and began his competitive dancing career at the age of eight. His dedication, talent and determination brought him to the highest levels of recognition. He enjoyed a successful amateur career followed by coaching junior couples who also experienced great success. Decho moved to the United States in 2003 where he continued his career as a professional dance teacher and competitor. Therehemethisprofessionalpartner,Bree.

Bree Watson was born in Savannah, Georgia and began dancing ballet and tap at the age of two. She strengthened her background at the NorthCarolinaSchoolofPerformingArts.Herintroductiontotheballroomworldstartedin2002intheTheatreArtsdivision.Shequicklydecided she preferred to have her feet on the groundandwentinsearchofapartnerintheAmericanRhythmstyle.In2003shemovedtoPhoenix where she met Decho.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2011-2014 United States National ProfessionalAmericanRhythmChampions

• 2010 Ohio Star Ball World Professional RhythmChampions

• 2008-2010 U.S. National Professional RhythmChampionshipFinalists

• 2009-2011 Emerald Ball Professional RhythmChampions

• 2008BlackpoolProfessionalInvitationalExhibition Finalists

• 2007U.S.NationalTheatreArtsChampions

• 2007 Ohio Star Ball Professional TheatricalArtsChampions

Slawek Sochacki &

Marzena Stachura

Nazar Norov &

Irina Kudryashova

Gherman Mustuc &

Iveta Lukosiute

Decho Kraev&

Bree Watson

Jim & Jenell were 2 time undefeated United States National Professional American Smooth Champions in 1993&1994andtopInternationalStandardcouplein1999.TheyhaveheldeverymajorNorthAmericantitle and represented the United States worldwide.

For 30 years they have owned and operated the Academy of Ballroom Dance in Phoenix, AZ.

Jim & Jenell travel throughout the country coaching, judging and demonstrating Ballroom Dance.

Jim & JenellMaranto

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JTThomasisatwo-timeUSandWorldSmooth Champion. She has been studying dance since the age 7, including earning a BFA in dance from the University of Arizona. WithherformerProfessionalparner,TomasMielnicki,theywerefeaturedperformerson ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and in the Disney movie Enchanted. She was also a choreographerfortheFoxshowSoYouThinkYouCanDance.

JTisanationaladjudicator,choreographerand produces shows throughout the country.JTcurrentlyresidesjustoutsideofNashville,Tennessee.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2007, 2009 U.S. and World Smooth Champion

• Performedand/orProducedshowsforMilleniumDancesport,HeritageClassic, Holiday Classic, Capital Dancesport,CaliforniaOpenandMarylandDancesport

• 2005 U.S. representative at Blackpool InvitationalExhibition,3rdplace

• U.S.SmoothRisingStarChampion,U.S.TheatricalRunnerUpandOhioStarBallRSLatinFinalist

Eddie Simon is a former United States ballroom champion, world Showdance and U.S. theatrical finalist.SimonreceivedaNorthAmericanDance Award for the “Favorite Couple of the Year”.HealsoreturnstohishometownofCedarRapids,Iowa,severaltimesayeartocoachandofferworkshopsatDanceNewYork’sIowastudio,aswellasofficiateattheannualIowaDancesportChallenge.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• United States American Ballroom Champion

• World Classic Showdance Finalist• UnitedStatesTheatricalFinalist• 1999NorthAmericanDanceAwardfor

“FavoriteCoupleoftheYear”• CoOrganizerofNewYorkDanceFestival

YukiwasborninTokyo,Japanandstartedmusic lessons at the age 3. Later she starteddancingballroomandmovedtoEnglandtofurtherhereducationinballroom dancing. She graduated from King’s College London while she took lessons from world-class Latin and ballroom coaches. She moved to USA in 2007 to train and compete in theAmericanStyleRhythm.

Danas is orginally from Lithuania and found success as an Amateur Competitor in that country in both the InternationalBallroomandLatinstyles.HecametoAmericatofurtherhisprofessionalcareerandpartneredupwithYuki.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Five time National Professional AmericanRhythmFinalists

• UnitedStatesNationalRhythmBronze Medalists

J.T. Thomas Edward SimonDanas Jaksevicius & Yuki Haraguchi

Jonathan RobertsSpecial Guest Coach - TUESDAY ONLY

JonathanRobertsbeganhisdancecareerattheageof20,whenhediscoveredhispassionforballroomdancingafterviewingthefamoustangosceneintheAlPacinomovie,“ScentofaWoman.”Hetookadvantageofthefreeballroomlessonsofferedonthebackofhisticket stub, and the rest, as they say, “is history.” While he is most well known for dancing on the United States version of Dancing with the Stars, he has also competed and won the followingawards:

• 2008 World Professional Smooth Champion• 2008 U.S. National Professional Smooth Champion• 2004U.S.NationalProfessionalRisingStarLatinChampion• 2003BlackpoolProfessionalRisingStarLatinViceChampion• 1997U.S.NationalProfessionalRisingStarBallroomChampion• US Pro/Am 10 Dance Champion• US Pro/Am Latin Champin• US Pro/Am American Ballroom Champion

Meet the 2019 Dance Camp Instructors

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Registration & PricingTheLasVegasDanceCampwillcommenceonSundayeveningwithabuffetstyledinner,aspecialperformance,orientationandgeneraldancing.ClassesstartMondaymorning.Withfourdaysofover140grouplessons,wearesureyouwillfindwhatyouarelookingfor.

Classesinclude:• AMERICAN STYLE -Rumba,ChaCha,EastCoastSwing,Samba,Bolero,Mambo,Waltz,Foxtrot,TangoandVienneseWaltz• INTERNATIONAL STYLE -Rumba,ChaCha,Jive,Waltz,Foxtrot,TangoandVienneseWaltz• SOCIAL/CLUB STYLE -Bachata,Salsa,WestCoastSwing,NightclubTwoStepandArgentineTango

TheeventconcludesonThursdayeveningwithaGrandBanquet,StudentRoutineShowcaseslearnedthroughouttheweek,aSpecialPresentationbythePros,aJack&Jillcontest,andgeneraldancing!Prices subject to $50 increase after May 1st.

Student VIP Package Professional Teacher VIP Package

(Open to all levels and professionals)

HOTEL PACKAGE$859 per person Double Occupancy$1,050 per person Single Occupancy

NO HOTEL PACKAGE$799 per person

(Open to all levels and professionals)

HOTEL PACKAGE$859 per person Double Occupancy$1,050 per person Single Occupancy

NO HOTEL PACKAGE$799 per person

Non Package ItemsPrivate Lessons - All private lessons are taught duringlunchbreaks(1pm-2:30pm)andintheeveningafterthelastgroupclassfrom(6:30pm-10:15pm).Eachprivatelessonis45minutes.•$150forregularattendees.•$145forcampersattending5-9years.•$135 for campersattending 10 - 15 years.•$125 for campersattending 15+ years.Therearenorefundsforthecancellationofpri-vate lessons. Please call 949-595-0347 to reserve your private lessons. Prices subject to change afterJune9th.

Competitors American Smooth Camp (Sunday) - $180 per person(Professional / Amateur couples only)

One Day Passes for Women - $240 per day

One Day Pass for Men - $100 per day

Welcome Reception Only - $75

Grand Banquet Only - $125

Registration Opens January 7th, 2019 | Prices increase $50 per camp after May 1st, 2019

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Gold Coast Hotel & Casino4000 W. Flamingo RdLas Vegas, NV 89103

ConvenientlylocatedjustamilewestoftheStripandone-halfmilefromChinatown,theGoldCoastHotel&Casinooffersacomfortable,relaxedresortexperience.

ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTSWeekday-$79/night+$16pernightresortfee(taxincluded)Weekend-$124/night+$16pernightresortfee(taxincluded)Premium rooms - Upgrade for only $18/night (Based on availability)

Deluxe rooms - renovated in 2009 and include showers only, no tubsPremium rooms - renovated in 2013 and include a shower/tub combo

SHUTTLES -TheGoldCoastoffersashuttleservicetoitssisterproperty,TheOrleansHotel&Casino,aswellastheLasVegasStrip.Theshuttleoperates7daysaweekfrom9:00AMto12:30AMandpicksguestsupapproximatelyevery30-45minutesfromthehotel’sFlamingoRoadentrance.Thelastshuttlewillleavethestrip(LasVegasBlvd&FlamingoRd)at12:30AM.Hotelguestswillreceivepriorityseatingonallshuttles.TheGoldCoastdoesnotofferanairportshuttle.However,commercialshuttlesareavailableandlocatedoutsideofbaggageclaimatMcCarranInternationalAirport

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After Hours Las VegasThiscampisseperatefromourStudentandTeacherdancecamps(withaseparateregistrationfee)andisopentoeveryone.HotelarrivalonMondayanddepartureonThursday(4daysand3nights).

ClassesheldMonday-Wednesdayfrom7:00PMto10:00PM.

Argentine TangoTaughtbyChristyCoté&GeorgeGarcia

Nightclub Two Step, West Coast Swing & Hustle

TaughtbyToby&HarmonyMunroe

(Open to all levels and professionals)

HOTEL PACKAGE$349 per person Double Occupancy$450 per person Single Occupancy

NO HOTEL PACKAGE$160 per person

Only $100 per person if also registered for the day camp

Tobybeganhisdancecareerin1990afterbeingdragged, kicking & screaming to a Country & Western Dance Festival. Since then he has gone ontobecomeoneofthemostsoughtaftercoaches, choreographers & instructors in the World. His extensive background in dance includes Country, Swing, Hustle, Latin, Ballroom and Salsa. He has won countless titles in Swing, Hustle and ontheUCWDCcircuit.TobywonhisfirstWorldChampionship title in 2002 for ABC Choreography.

He has been nominated for 9 Star Awards, taught at Stanford University and has been featuredontheTNNandGACtelevisionnetworks.TobyisalsoafourtimeColoradoStateSwingChampionandaUCWDCMasterCertifiedJudge.

Harmony Munroe began dancing at the age of 8 and currently co-owns Denver’s premier schoolforBallroomandLatindancing,ColoradoDancesport.ShehaswonnumeroustitlesinAmericanRhythm,AmericanSmooth,andInternationalLatindancing.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• TobyMunroeisthe2004&2005UCWDCWorldChampionintheClassicMastersdivision.

• January2006–“BestMaleCouplesDanceInstructor”attheStarAwardsGalaheldin Stockholm, Sweden.

• Harmony has been a representative at the World 10 – Dance Championships and the WorldSouthAmericanShowdanceChampionshipsaswellasbeingafinalistattheWorld Mambo and the World Salsa Championships.

ChristyCotébeganhercareerasaBallroomDanceinstructorforArthurMurrayDanceStudiosin San Francisco. 18 years later she saw the stage showForeverTangowhichchangedherdancelifeforever.Shehasnowbeenteaching,performingandchoreographingArgentineTangosince1996andisone of the most respected teachers of Argentine TangointheUnitedStatestoday.

Her teaching method has been published in the ArgentineTangomanualsbyDanceVisionwhichare complimented by a series of 21 instructional

videoswithpartner,GeorgeGarcia.Christy’spopularTangoBootCampshaveattractedthousands of students since 2007.

Christy’sapproachtothedancehasalwaysbeencuttingedgewithrespecttothetraditions of the dance and its culture which has earned her great respect from the themostlyArgentinecommunityofTangoprofessionals.ChristyisoneofthefeaturedteachersandperformersforCITA,theannualInternationalTangoCongressinBuenosAiresandin2012shebecamethefirsteverAmericanjudgefortheOfficialUSATangoChampionships, an annual eventsanctioned by the Argentine Government. Christy is also one of the founding members, co-directorandchoreographeroftheallfemaletangocompany,TangoCon*Fusioncreatedin2004.ThecompanyhasperformedacrosstheU.S.andinBuenosAirestoravereviews.

Christy is based in San Francisco where she teaches weekly classes at La Pista and Boot Camps at various locations around the Bay Area.

George Garcia has been teaching and performingavarietyofdancesformorethanthirtyyears,.HehasdevotedhispassionexclusivelytotheartoftheArgentineTangosince2001andisaDVIDANationalExaminer. George has studied with the world’sfinestmastertangoteachersandisfeatured with Christy Cote’ in Dance Vision USA’s24-volumeUltimateArgentineTangoInstructionalDVDSeries.Heteachesand

performsatvarioustangoeventsintheUSAandabroad.

.AsthefounderofHawaii’sArgentineTangocommunity,hepresentshisinnovativeArgentineTangoBootCamps,runsweeklyclasses,workshopsandmilongas,offersprivatelessonsandorganizesworkshopswithvisitingcelebritytangoinstructors.HeorganizestheHawaiiParadiseTangoFestivals.

Toby & Harmony Munroe

Christy Coté George Garcia

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Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need a partner?No,youdonot.Bothsinglemen&ladiesattend.Weencourageeveryonetorotatepartners,asthisisavaluablelearningtool.Remember,inordertobeagooddanceryoumustbeabletodancewithavarietyofpartners.

What level dancers attend camp?OurMasteryCampisstructuredtooffersomethingforthebeginningsocialdancertoadvancedcompetitorstoinstructors.

How do you determine which level?Wehavefourseparaterooms–oneeachforlevel:Newcomer,Bronze,Silver&Gold.Ourroomsareveryclosetogether,soit’squiteeasytogofromoneclassroomtoanother.Newcomerclassesareopentoeveryone.Ifyouknowatleast4-7figuresfromaBronzeSyllabus,youcantrytheBronzeclass.Ifyouknowatleast5figuresfromaSilverSyllabus,youmaywanttotrytheSilverclass.Ifyouknowatleast6figuresfromaGoldSyllabus,theGoldClassisforyou.

Can you get me a roommate?Sorry,no.Wehavetriedthisinthepast,anditwasnotverysuccessful.Itisverydifficulttosharearoomwithsomeoneyoudonotknow.

What is the cancellation policy?A$50non-refundabledepositwillholdyourspotinthe2019DanceCampLasVegas.ThefinalpaymentforDanceCampisdueinfullnolater than May 1st, 2019.

Afteryourinitialdeposit,50%ofyourbalancemustbypaidbyFebruary15th,2019.IfwedonotreceivepaymentbyFebruary15thwere-serve theright to cancel your reservation without notice.

CancellationsmadebeforeFebruary15th,webeassesseda$100fee.Theremainingamountpaidwillbecreditedtowardsafuturecamp.Wewillretain50%ofthetotalamountpaidforcancellationsmadeafterFebruary15thbutbeforeMay1st.AfterMay1st,pricesgoup$50per camp, due to late registration.

Duetoourcommitmentswiththehotelinregardstoroomnightsandfoodandbeverageminimums,cancellationsafterMay1stwillnotbeeligibleforarefundorcreditofanykind.TherewillbeNOEXCEPTIONS,includingmedicalreasons.

Can I record the group lessons or take pictures?Notaping/recordingofgroupclassesortheGrandBanquetSuperStarShowisallowed.Youmayvideotapeyourprivatelessons.YouwillbeabletotakepictureswithalloftheteachersattheGrandBanquetonThursday.

What should I wear?Themostimportantitemtobringisgooddanceshoes.Sorry,wedonotsellshoes.Dressasyouwouldwhentakinglessonsinthestudio.

What is a Jack & Jill contest?Thisisadancecontestinwhichyouwillbepairedwithsomeoneyouhaveneverdancedwithbefore.Thebestdancingcouplewillwinaprize.

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