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.

Laura's "second life" began when she met Mark in a Martial Arts class. During training, she discovered that he taught Partner Dancing, and began to explore the American Smooth and Rhythm genres.

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.