Palm Harbor Fred Astaire Dance Studios staff is made entirely of full-time, certified, professional dance instructors. They feel that the best lessons are taught by instructors who spend their days training to teach better dance lessons and working on their own dancing. With this in mind, all dance instructors are tested regularly by the Fred Astaire National Council of Dance. All certifications must meet high standards; passing is not good enough. All instructors must receive Highly Commended marks in their dance tests.  Carol & Fletcher Elliott Directors of Palm Harbor Fred Astaire Dance Studios. They have a combined 36 years of experience of teaching people the joy and passion of dance. Both have competed professionally, have won some of the top awards in the dance world and have developed top students and champion professional competitors. Tiana Ramirez Tiana was born to dance and was born dancing!!!! From a very young age she would dance to very beat of music that was heard, the captain of her Varsity Cheerleading squad and coach of her own squad that place 5th in the national finals. Studing dance at University of tampa in Jazz, Balet, Hip Hop & Ballroom, Tiana competed on the "dancing with the stars" tour here in tampa and placed first in every rhythm dance at the Florida State Fair. Tiana now looks forward to a exciting career as a profesional instructor and is preparing to compete at our National Dance Championships.  Frankie Siefert  JJ Harrison JJ was born in the rugged Northwest of Alaska. At an early age he moved down to sunny California where he spent most of his childhood. Growing up in the country of small town awarded him the opportunity of enjoying many outdoor activities such as hiking, back packing, mountain biking, kayaking, 4-wheeling, and fishing. He moved to Florida several years ago for a new adventure as a dance instructor. After only a few months in the business, he competed in his first professional competition and took first place. JJ’s up beat and resistible personality makes him an excellent teacher.  Orlando Pagen Orlando was born in the Caribbean and spent most of his early childhood there. His dance career started at an early age with several different types of dancing until he discovered ballroom dancing. Since then he has obtained several years of knowledge and experience in ballroom dancing. He has competed professionally as well performed in many Broadway shows and theatrical events. Most recently he participated in a wonderful charity event for Heartbeat International, Dancing with The Stars Tampa Bay. Ebony Lopez Ebony is our Dancing Receptionist. She will always greet you with a smile and a song in her voice.