Martin Kunc
- Director
Martin studied International Style
Ballroom and Latin dancing at the Savarin School of Dance in Prague. He began competing in both
International Standard and Latin divisions when he was 15. Martin was
three-time winner of the Prague Dance Competitions; winner of the Czech
Republic National Dance Competition; winner of the
Czech Republic
and Slovakia National Competition; and
four-time winner of the National Disco Dance Competition. After defecting
in 1983, he relocated to the United
States and began teaching dance in the
Philadelphia area. Prior to
opening Blue Moon Dancesport, Martin owned studios in
both Kimberton and Phoenixville. A
talented choreographer, dancer and teacher, Martin works with all levels
of dancers from beginner to competitor.
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Laura Burns
Laura's dance background includes
International Style Ballroom, Ballet,
Jazz, Tap, Disco, and Hip Hop.
Laura has trained in
International Style Ballroom and Latin dancing, coached by multi-award
winning International Ballroom Dance Champion, Martin Kunc. She
has performed in numerous shows and exhibition events including wedding and ballroom dance showcases, community philanthropic events, as well as performing for
Business Expos and Macy's Grand Opening Celebration.
She is a
dedicated dancer and
choreographer who has a great enthusiasm for the performing arts.
Laura brings a pleasant and professional attitude to her students.
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Nikki Cyran
Nikki has over 15 years of teaching experience and
training in the areas of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Lyrical, Children’s
Dance and Musical Theatre. She has choreographed numerous recital and
competition routines, with many of her competition dances receiving
numerous awards, including gold, high gold and platinum medals. Most
recently, she won a choreography award entitled, “Fabulous Formations”
at Star Quest Performing Arts Competition, and “Top Teacher
Award” at Star Systems National Talent Competition for
choreographing the solo performed by the junior advanced soloist
regional champion. Nikki loves dance and wants to pass that passion
on to her students.
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Erin Flurry
Erin has had 13 years of dance training and
experience in Jazz, Tap, Ballet and dance choreography. She has
participated in numerous performances including Sumter's Business Expo
and Art Showcase which benefited the Tuomey Foundation, as well as
pageants, parades, and even for television. Erin has also
worked with the Early Head Start Program for Sumter School District to
provide dance instruction to low-income families and their children.
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Lauren McGraw
Lauren has been dancing since she was only 3 years
old and has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical for 16 years.
She has experience in instructing dance to a variety of ages, as well as
choreographing routines for shows and recitals. Lauren has
performed on Broadway as the Ice Prince in The Nutcracker on
Broadway. Currently, she is a 3rd grade teacher at Pickering
Valley Elementary School. She is very excited to be joining the
Blue Moon Dancesport faculty this year and can't wait to pass her love
of dance on to her students.
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Erin Slight
Erin is an experienced dancer whose dance background includes Modern, Hip
Hop, Ballet, Jazz-Funk and dance choreography. She has been a part
of The Bridge Dance Team for five years, and enjoys teaching others the
art of dance.
Erin's style of teaching helps to motivate, challenge and influence children
to adults to build stamina,
endurance, and keep in shape with fun and funky dance routines.
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