Doug Rousar

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With nearly 25 years in the West Coast Swing community, Doug’s expertise is affluent in many roles; Teacher, Coach, Choreographer, Event Director, Producer, MC, Judge, Contest Coordinator, Contest Administrator and Consultant. Not only did he pursue a Music Education Degree, Doug is also a certified teacher and certified judge of WCS. He currently competes at the Champion level and has won numerous WCS awards and titles, including US Open Champion in the Teams Division. As an innovator and ambassador of WCS he is known for some of the most unique and creative events and contests, one of which is the popular Tournament Style J&J. “If it’s not fun, it’s not worth it” – Doug Rousar

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Bryan Jordan

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Bryan Jordan, a native of Louisiana, has been competing at professional level and teaching WCS for almost 20 years. Bryan brings in extensive knowledge about the traditional and modern styles of WCS. Bryan is also the Event Director for Swingapalooza.

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Staff

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Event Staff

Malia Jameson
Lindsay Mistretta
Jesse Lopez
Ariel Peck
Bonnie Cannon
Terry Roseborough
Head Judge-Doug Rousar
Anyssa Olivares
Byron Bellew
Bryan Jordan
Scott Mason
Lamarr Williford
Margie Tuttle-Innecco
Laurie Schwimmer
Tammy Duke-Bellew
Stephane Schneider
Patrick Plagens
Janie Deroche
Brandi Caro
Michael Caro
Alaina Rogozhin
Ryan Pflumm
Christine Medin
Felicia Hoeppner
Alan Annicella
Joshua "JUICE" Hernandez
 DJ Staff!!
Louis St. George
Ruth Gilbert
Kenny Lombard
Alma Bajramovic
Ryan Tonini "Toni T"

Head DJ - Beth Bellamy

Registration Staff

April Prince
Linda Guetterman

Competition Staff

Contest Scorekeeper - Leah Noparstak
Contest Coordinator Susan Brown
Ballroom Manager - Sonya Justice
Raw Score Judge-Sharole Negrete

Event Directior - Jennifer Nye

Matt Auclair

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Matt is a 6 time national west coast swing dance champion. He is the youngest person to be inducted in the Dallas Dance Hall of Fame. He has taught and competed both nationally and internationally.  He enjoys dancing and teaching with his wife, Julie, all over the world. 

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PJ Turner

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PJ has been dancing since age 10, discovering West Coast Swing in his late teens. In 2001 he went to his very first dance event/competition: Peach State in Atlanta, GA. PJ started traveling the Swing Circuit all over the nation competing in Jack and Jills and strictly competitions. In 2012, he was awarded the NASDE tour Champion. In 2015, PJ quit his job and commenced dancing professionally full time. Now PJ travels all over the world teaching, judging, performing, competing, and always learning!

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Terry Roseborough

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When Terry was 18 a friend named Tina Miles taught him the basic step to Country Two-Step and took him out to a country club. He noticed a lot of guys were dancing and the girls were smiling really big. That’s when he decided he wanted to dance. He met a girl who introduced him to WCS and joined the Tulsa Swing Club. He entered his first Jack & Jill WCS contest in 1986 at the local swing club. In 1988, after putting a routine together with the help of friend Skip Teel, he won his first time out. Through much hard work and determination Terry turned professional in 1992.

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Michael Kiehm

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Michael started teaching dance when he was only 17 years old. His first professional teaching job was for “The Journey”, a young adult night club where he taught large groups of students to dance the Hustle and basic Cha Cha. It was not very long before Michael began teaching full time at a popular dance studio in San Diego. Within two years Michael was offered a teaching position with another more reputable studio in La Jolla, CA. Fulfilling a dream to own his own studio, in 1982 Michael opened the Starlight Dance Studio in San Diego. Since its inception, Starlight Dance Studio has grown to six times its original size with over 30 very talented instructors and over 300 students!

In 2017, Michael sold the Starlight Dance Studio and relocated to Charlotte, NC. He is actively involved in helping build the Charlotte West Coast Swing community, as well as offering a range of services. Michael regularly competes, performs, coaches, judges, and hosts dance events throughout the year on top of his very busy teaching schedule.

Notable Accomplishments

US Open Swing Dance Champion

Member of the National Swing Dance Hall of Fame

“Rising Stars” International Latin Champion

Several “Pro-Am” Ballroom & Latin Championship titles

Grand Master and founder of the Global PDIA Instructor Certification Program

Founder of the Global PDIA Judges Certification Program

Founder of “Starlight Video Dance Productions, now simply called MichaelKiehm.com, where you’ll find the most intuitive dance instruction available on DVD and through internet download!

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