MARK A. MOY

Mark is a competing professional and certified Pro-Am Instructor/Coach for American Smooth and Rhythm, as well as International Standard and Latin. His competition credits include NDCA Ballroom events, Swing and Country Western circuits. Mark has been teaching dance in Austin since 1996. He has taught for the University of Texas Ballroom Club, Go Dance and Austin Uptown Dance.

Mark was instrumental in creating a well-rounded program at Tapestry Dance Company in 2004 when he joined the staff to bring Salsa and Ballroom classes to the Academy. As a Principal Owner and Instructor, Mark opened Austin Uptown Dance in 2007.

Mark founded Rhythmic Motion in 2003. Upon leaving Austin Uptown Dance in December 2008, he opened a new studio in Southwest Austin, Rhythmic Motion School of Dance.

Since 2011, Mark has been serving on the Board of Directors of the prestigious Mayfair Dance Club.

Giving back to the Austin community and participation in local charitable events is deeply important to Mark. In 2011 and 2012, he has been a featured dance professional in the Lakeway Dancing with the Stars to benefit the Lake Travis Community Library. And, in 2011, he was a featured professional in the Austin Dancing with the Stars benefiting the Center for Child Protection.

Mark is as committed to his youth students as he is to his adult amateur and competitive dancers. He actively participates in the OCPE program in the Austin ISD.

Mark is devoted to his art as an opportunity for students' growth in dance skills through his insightfully crafted teaching methods. He brings unique vision to every student's journey in dance, whether social or competitive.