Michael D. Dill
Franchisee/Director/Manager
B.A., M.A. Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Outstanding Graduating Athlete, Killeen High School, Killeen, Texas
All-University Softball Team, Oklahoma State University
Top Ten Freshman, Oklahoma State University
Manager of the Year, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Top Teacher, South Central Region, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Top Specialist, South Central Region, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Top Teacher, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Top Guestgetter, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2003 National Leadership Award, Honorary Co-Chairman, Business Advisory Council
2006 National Leadership Award, Honorary Chairman, Business Advisory Council
2006 Freddy Award, Outstanding Executive, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2007 Freddy Award, Outstanding Executive, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2008 Freddy Award, Outstanding Executive, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2009 Freddy Award, Outstanding Executive, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Dena Dill
Franchisee/Dance Director
Attended University of North Alabama
Top Female Teacher, South Central Region, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Regional Dance Director, North Carolina, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
5-Time Professional Open American Smooth Division Champion, South Central Region, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2-Time Professional Theatrical Division Champion, South Central Region, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2000 Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth Open Division Champion

Darian Chancellor
Supervisor
Member, USA National Under-16 Soccer Team
Attended University of Cincinnati
2004 Fred Astaire National Professional Novice Division Champion
2005 Fred Astaire National Professional Pre-Championship Division Champion
2006 United States Pro-Am Cabaret Champion
2006 Fred Astaire National Professional Bronze/Silver Closed Smooth Division Champion
2006 Fred Astaire National Professional Rising Star American Smooth Division Champion
2006 Freddy Award, Most Qualified Guests, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2007 Freddy Award, Outstanding Achievement, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2008 Freddy Award, Outstanding Achievement, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2009 Freddy Award, Outstanding Achievement, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2009 Freddy Award, Most Hours Taught, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Tiffany Chancellor
Instructor
B.A. Classical Civilizations, Florida State University
2004 Fred Astaire National Professional Novice Division Champion
2005 Fred Astaire National Professional Pre-Championship Division Champion
2006 Fred Astaire National Professional Bronze/Silver Closed Smooth Division Champion
2006 Fred Astaire National Professional Rising Star American Smooth Division Champion
2006 Freddy Award, Outstanding Achievement, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Shawn Hafer
Instructor
B.A. Music, B.S. Finance, Florida State University
Performing Arts Student of the Year, Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA
Saxophone, FSU Marching Chiefs
2007 Professional Novice Division Champion, Sundance Classic, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2009 Freddy Award, Top Guestgetter, State of Florida, Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Stephanie Hafer
Instructor
B.A. Religious Studies, Florida State University
Captain, Final Four Volleyball Team, North Florida Christian School
Homecoming Queen, North Florida Christian School
2007 Professional Novice Division Champion, Sundance Classic,
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2007 Professional Mixed Novice Champion, Sundance Classic,
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2009 Freddy Award, Most Hours Taught, State of Florida,
Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Alex Medina
Instructor
B.S. Architectural Studies, Florida A&M University
School of Architecture Scholarship, Florida A&M University
Bright Futures Scholar
Dean’s List, Florida A&M University, 2003-2009

Jennifer Bryson
Instructor
Attending Tallahassee Community College
2008 Pro-Am Bronze Closed Rhythm Champion, Emerald Coast Dancesport Championships, Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2010 Professional Novice Co-Champion, Central Florida Dance Challenge, Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Yani Su
Instructor
Bachelor of Medicine, Preventive Medicine,
Guangdong College of Medicine & Pharmacy
Masters of Public Health, Biostatistics, University of Arizona
Outstanding Masters of Public Health Student Award, University of Arizona
2008 Dance By The Shores Collegiate Ballroom Championship,
Pre-Novice Rhythm 2nd Place
2008 Dance By The Shores Collegiate Ballroom Championship,
Novice Smooth Finalist

Helen Rodrigues
Instructor
Senior, Psychology. Pre-Med, Florida State University
Dean’s List, Honor Roll
Phi Theta Kappa

David Feliciano
Instructor
B.A. Music Education, Bethune-Cookman University
Tuba, Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats
Actor, Orlando Shakespeare Festival
Character Actor (Goofy), Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida

Alayna Daniels
Instructor
Sophomore, Public Relations, Florida A&M University
Presidential Scholar
Metro Atlanta Alumni Association Scholarship
Florida A&M University Cheerleader
Dancer, Mahogany Dance Theater, Florida A&M University
Dancer, Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas
Cast Member, MTV, “My Super Sweet Sixteen”
Intern, National Hockey League All-Star Weekend, Atlanta, Georgia
Gymnast, Team Georgia, National Competition

Stephen Thorpe
Instructor
Junior, Nursing Studies, Florida A&M University
Music Scholarship, Florida A&M University
Musician, Black College Football Experience
Percussionist, “Drumline” The Movie
Percussionist, Atlanta A&T Ensemble
Percussionist, Florida A&M Marching 100
Dancer, Florida A&M Strikers
Head Drum Major, Southwest Dekalb High School, Decatur, Georgia

Mark Burton
Instructor
Attended Tallahassee Community College
President, Dramatis Personae, Wakulla High School
Best Male Actor, Lead Role, “A Christmas Story,” TCC
Featured Dancer, “Anything Goes” & “Lovers Tango,” TCC
Backstage Manager, “Shakespeare’s Shorts,” TCC
Extra, CBS Television, “Saving Grace”

Brittany Small
Instructor
Freshman, General Studies, Tallahassee Community College

Kendra Hart
Instructor
Attended North Florida Community College