MARK J. KING
PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM DANCER
Profession:
Professional Ballroom, Latin & Theatre Arts Competitor, Performer & Teacher (Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha, Hustle, Samba, Bolero, Paso Doble, Jive, Swing -east coast, west coast- Single double and triple rhythms-Mambo, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Quick Step Peabody, Theatre Arts & Two Step.
Training:
-Fred Astaire dance studio and continued my training throughout my dance career.
-Fred Astaire Teachers Training for 3 months
-*Eddie Ares Former National Pro-Am champion 1991-1995
-*Jenny Rosenfelds Former Australian Latin and Modern champion 1992-1995
-*Leslie and David Elkin 5 Time World, British and US Theatre Arts Champions 1995-2000
-*Gary Pierce Nationally Recognized Coach and David & Leslie Elkin's former Choreographer 1995-2000
-*Carey Wilson Nationally recognized Judge and former Australian dance champion1995-2000
-*Jim Peters Nationally recognized Coach and Judge 1995-2000
-Melissa Dexter Former World and US Latin Champion
-Corky and Shirley Ballace Former World and US Latin Champion
-Pierre Olaire and Marlay Lavouge Former Canadian 10 dance champions
-Forest Vance Former US Rhythm champion
Bob Powers and Julia G. Former United States American Rythm Champions
(*Trained with for 3 to 5 years)
AWARDS:
1995 -Top Teacher- Atlanta Star Ball & Top Bronze Pro-Am Couple
1996 - 3rd place Professional Theatre Arts Division Music City Ballroom Classic
1997 - 1rst quarter tops in customer service National Dance Clubs Nashville, TN
1998 & 1999 - Professional Theatre Arts Champion Music City Ballroom Classic
DANCE EXPERIENCE:
1991-1993 Teacher- Fred Astaire Dance Studio- Atlanta, GA
1991-1995 Competitor- Atlanta Star Ball Competition Professional and Pro Am Divisions
1992-1995 Teacher- Latin group class at the Sanctuary Latin Club- Atlanta, GA
1993 Performer- Latin dance show- Roxy Theatre, Atlanta GA
1993 Performer- Ms Georgia World Competition (locally televised)
1994-1995 Teacher- Atlanta School of Ballroom Dancing- Atlanta, GA
1995 Performer- Super bowl XXVIII Halftime Show (Nationally televised)
1995-2000 Teacher- National Dance Clubs- Nashville, TN
2000- Teacher- Fred Astaire Dance Studio- Phoenix, AZ
2001-2002 Teacher- Dance Connection- Nashville, TN
2003-2004 Independent Teacher- Nashville, TN
Instructor, performer and choreographer. Also with experience in jazz, flamenco, Argentine tango, belly dance, Mexican and Centro American folklore, dancercises and more.
With 16 year in dance experience, participating in events like: International festivals, Dancing with the Stars in NWA, performing in Las Vegas, California, New York, and others around United States.
Dance experience:
1995 - 2006 Ballet Teatro de El Salvador ( Mauricio Bonilla)
2006 – Present Dance King Productions
Teaching experience: kids, teenagers and adults.
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