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, together with Laura LeKander in December 2008, he opened a new studio in Southwest Austin, Rhythmic Motion School of Dance. 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.

In 2004, under Mark's skilled tutelage, she began training in earnest, and soon began preparing for competition in American Smooth. A long-held passion for dance found its expression in Ballroom, and Laura graduated to teaching assistant. In 2008, Laura became an Owner/Partner in Austin Uptown Dance, where she continued to assist Mark, and teach classes, in addition to private lessons, in a variety of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dances.

Late in 2008, Laura joined forces with Mark to see Rhythmic Motion become a School devoted to the art of Partner Dancing, where they could promote their mutual philosophy around dance as personal growth. Laura finds her greatest fulfillment in introducing beginning dancers to the joy of movement with a partner, coupled with the experience of gently challenging commonly held notions about image and esteem toward creating new visions for Self.

Sabrina's passion for Ballroom dance began in Austin where she studied with many World Champions in both the Standard and Latin styles of dance. Since 1996, she has competed, taught, and performed full-time. She is certified, "highly commended" through ISTD in Standard and Latin. In the Spring of 2007 she choreographed the CBS TV pilot, "Swingtown", is currently A One World Artist, and the Director of Dancing with the Austin Stars since 2007. She founded All Ways Dance in 2006, and Austin Wedding Dance in 2008. In her free time, (ha-ha) she focuses her energies on i-Grasshopper, her company that helps people to re-wire their brains for success, and co-owns an adult Martial Arts Academy with her husband.

In additional to her group classes, Sabrina is available for private lessons in Ballroom, Latin, Social and Wedding Dancing.

CURTIS PREVOST has been dancing most of his adult life. He is known for his great wit and fun-loving approach to dance.

Dancing and competing in Austin since 1999, he has studied with Ballroom Champions including John Wood, Stephen Hilliar, Stephen Cullip, Igor and Irina Suvorov, Glen Weiss,Maja Serve,Maria Hanson and many others.

In 2008 Curtis won the US Amateur Smooth Championship with Olga Curd.

As a finalist in Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance, a veteran of numerous commercials, and a Principal Dancer/Choreographer for Urban Transit and Dancers Rock Touring Convention, Shepherd brings his distinctive talent to the line-up at Rhythmic Motion

Megan's background also includes high school and competitive cheerleading, as well as commercial and movie credits. She brings a high energy and enthusiastic perspective to her work with both children and adults that encourages and honors self-expression and the development of skills that serve the growing dancer.

Joan's easy-going style and encouraging manner, combined with her well-organized and sizable repertoire of choreography, make her an engaging instructor. Beginners and advanced dancers will find just the right combination of challenge and fun in any of Joan's classes.

After earning her degree, Casey split time between running her own Youth Dance studio and teaching Adult Jazz and Partner Dancing in Austin. Though she no longer teaches full time, she couldn't give up dance entirely. Dance is still her first love and this apparent in her classes. Casey strives to make new students of all levels and abilities feel welcome. She teaches technique with enthusiasm and humor, while maintaining a relaxed and positive energy in class.

Having had an affinity for dance from a young age, Ameet discovered early on that his passion lay with the Latin Club dances - Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha-Cha. While living in London, Ameet was given the opportunity to train in salsa under the legendary and world renowned instructor and salsa dancer super-Mario, also known as the “Million Moves Man”. It was during this time that he was able to develop his strong leading technique, for which he has become well known in the Austin salsa scene.

Ameet has travelled extensively throughout the US over the past 8 years teaching classes and workshops in Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha and brings a relaxed and humorous approach to dance instruction, while seeking to create a challenging but fun environment in which to learn. Aside from dance instruction, Ameet loves to DJ and organize salsa dance events.

As a qualified Texas CPA, Ameet balances his commitments to the development of Latin Dance in Austin with his other career in Finance. When not on the dance floor, Ameet’s other interests include playing golf and tennis and cooking.