Dance Factory (Arlington, Virginia) Staff: Ballroom Dancing

	DENNIS SCHROEDER (Owner/Director) Sole Owner since Dance Factory's inception in 1976, Dennis has created a fun yet challenging atmosphere for all levels and ages. He's taught thousands of students over the years, building the studio from its beginning Disco days into one of the top 10 independent studios on the East Coast. Over 1/4 million dancers have learned and developed their skills through the Dance Factory. We boast some of the top championship/teaching staff in the industry. If you want to learn to dance Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and more, come to our dances, attend our classes... and find out why everyone loves the Dance Factory!
	DARIA (Dance Director) daria@dancefactory.com Originally from Russia, Daria studied Ballet, Modern, Folk and Ballroom dance since the age of 15. At 19, she majored in Dance at Topgliatti Academy of Art. For 11 years, she has worked as a choreographer, instructor, performer, and art group leader. In 2005, she arrived in the United States, where she has been both an instructor and a competitor ever since. Daria competes Pro-Am with her students in the American Smooth and Rhythm divisions. She also co-hosts the 1st and 3rd Saturday Dances with friend and instructor Dmitri Dolgopolov. NADTA Certified.
	DMITRI DOLGOPOLOV dmitri@dancefactory.com Dmitri came to the United States from Russia, where he took his first dance lesson at the age of 6 and competed professionally in trampoline and gymnastics events for 5 years. He was trained in a variety of dances and techniques including Ballroom, Ballet, Breakdance, Russian Folk dance, Theater Arts, and more. For 4 years he was a choreographer/director for Theater Arts in Togliatti, Russia, working with kids and young adults from ages 5 to 19. After moving to the United States, Dmitri concentrated on teaching and competing in American-Style Smooth and Rhythm categories. He enjoys working with students of any age and level. And if you are an ice skater (ice dancer) he will help you with choreography for that as well. NADTA Certified.
	KIRILL kirill@dancefactory.com Originally from Estonia, Kirill is certified with Honors by ISTD (Licentiate Degree) and EATD. His passion and strong dance philosophy, combined with over a decade of competitive background, will take you to a new level of dancing whether you’re studying American or International style. Kirill is currently competing in the Professional American Smooth division.
	LEMERY lemery@dancefactory.com Lemery has arduously studied Ballroom and Latin dance since the age of 13, and has been teaching at the Dance Factory for over two years. Her wide array of partner dance knowledge includes both American and International style Ballroom Dance, Latin, Salsa, and even Argentine Tango. She enjoys teaching private lessons, working with singles and couples, as well as group classes and workshops. She excels in getting others ready for special events, weddings, and company parties, or just wanting to learn for fun. Throughout her dancing career, Lemery has competed in International 10 Dance in both Pro/Am and Am/Am and has received many titles including: 5th in the World Pro/Am Latin, 3rd in the USA Pro/Am Latin, 3rd in the World Pro/Am 10 Dance, 5th in the World Argentine Tango, and has been finalist in many other competitions. She is currently seeking an International style competition partner as she continues to broaden her dance horizons. NADTA Certified.
	SAM sam@dancefactory.com Sam Fadullon has been teaching private and group classes here at the Factory since 2003. His many accomplishments include 1st Place in "Dancing with the Arlington Stars" competition with Ms. Monique O’Grady, Winter 2007. He is a USISTD certified Bronze medalist in Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, and Cha-Cha. He provides and prepares various programs with specific goals, including Showcase routines, group formations, progress checks, medal tests, and Pro-Am competitions. NADTA Certified.