Our Staff - Colorado Dancesport - The Finest Professional Dance Instructors

Our Staff:

Robert Nardozza - Co-Owner

Robert Nardozza has been teaching U.S. & Ballroom World Champions for over 21 years. He currently co-owns Colorado Dancesport, Denver's premier school for Ballroom and Latin dancing. In addition Robert has worked with U.S. Ice Dancers at the Olympic Training Center. Robert was on the U.S. International Ice Dancing Team for 10 years and has numerous trophies in the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Additionally Robert danced with the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet Company for 7 years.

Harmony Munroe - Co-Owner

Harmony Lyris began dancing at the age of 8 and currently co-owns Denver's premier school for Ballroom and Latin dancing, Colorado Dancesport. She has won numerous titles in American Rhythm, American Smooth, and International Latin dancing. Harmony has been a representative at the World 10 - Dance Championships and the World South American Showdance Championships as well as being a finalist at the World Mambo and the World Salsa Championships. Harmony is also the co-author of the DVIDA Syllabus of Country Western Dancing. .

Toby Munroe - Instructor

Toby Munroe is the 2004 & 2005 UCWDC World Champion in the Classic Masters division. In January 2006 Mr. Munroe was voted "Best Male Couples Dance Instructor" at the Star Awards Gala held in Stockholm, Sweden. Toby began his dance career in 1990 after being dragged, kicking & screaming to a Country & Western Dance Festival. Since then he has gone on to become one of the most sought after coaches, choreographers & instructors in the World. His extensive background in dance includes Country, Swing, Hustle, Latin, Ballroom and Salsa. He has won countless titles in Swing, Hustle and on the UCWDC circuit. Toby won his first World Championship title in 2002 for ABC Choreography. He has been nominated for 9 Star Awards, taught at Stanford University and has been featured on the TNN and GAC television networks. Toby is also a four time Colorado State Swing Champion and a UCWDC Master Certified Judge.

Lindsey Dechant - Instructor

Lindsey has been with Colorado Dancesport since January 2007. She began her professional dance career in Minnesota with the local Fred Astaire Dance School. Lindsey instantly rose to the top of her school and began winning many Fred Astaire sponsored competitions in the American Smooth division. She brings over fifteen years of Gymnastic and Musical Theater experience to her dancing.

Mitchel Kibel - Instructor

Mitch has been performing, singing, and acting for over 20 years. He has been dancing for over 10 years and has an award winning musical background in saxophone. Mitch currently dances Pro American Rhythm as well as Pro Same-Sex Latin and Standard. Mitchel has achieved many titles in same-sex competitions. In 2009, Mitch placed 3rd in Latin at the US Championships. At the World Championships in Denmark he placed 3rd in Show Dance, 2nd in Ten Dance, and was a latin finalist. In 2010 at the World Championships in Germany; he was a Standard finalist, placed 3rd in Ten-Dance, and won the World Championship title in Show Dance.

Scott Koogle - Instructor

Scott has been dancing for over 7 years. Although he has loved all forms of dance from a young age, he began his career in Salsa. After winning a State Salsa Championship, he continued to expand his love of dance through Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop and Modern. In 2007, Scott went on a world tour with an organization called Up with People as a Dance Captain.

Kara Seeley - Instructor

Kara has been acting, singing and dancing since she was five years old. Shereconnected with her passion for dance in 2006 when she took her first ballroom lesson and has been training and competing ever since. Kara started teaching at Colorado Dancesport in January 2010 and is currently competing in Open American Rhythm. Dance is not the only thing that keeps Kara busy, she also holds an MBA from the University of Denver and works for an internally recognized non-profit that educates businesses in environmental sustainability.

Faith Schooley - Instructor

Faith began dancing with ballet, and tap as a child. She studied theatre arts in college and soon found herself doing ballroom dancing. Upon her return from duty in Iraq, she had the opportunity to start teaching and immediately fell in love with it. Since 2006 she has taught numerous individuals and couples, competed in Pro/Am competition, and choreographed smooth & impressive first dances for wedding couples. In 2010 she found her way to Colorado Dancesport and is thrilled to call it home. Faith is a certified DVIDA instructor and has received coaching and training from nationally recognized instructors.

Tim Edgar - Instructor

Tim did not fall in love with dance until he was literally carried out onto the floor at the age of 23. Following that fateful night, Tim began his career as a teacher’s aide for a social dance class at Montana State University, thus solidifying his passion for the sport. Tim has performed countless times and even had a guest appearance during Disney’s “Dancing With the Stars” Holiday Parade.

Travis Poland - Instructor

Travis was born and raised in Littleton Colorado, his older brother Cole, mom Shelley and dad Jeff Poland always supported Travis no matter what he chose to do. In pursuit of his acting and modeling career Travis has lived in Chicago and Hollywood. Travis got into Ballroom dancing after he moved back home from California in the spring of 2009. Ever since he hasn't stopped, "Its a release of the real world when you are out there on that floor" he says.

Misha Belfer - LA' Blast Instructor

Originally from Moscow, Mikhail “Misha” Belfer came to the United States to compete as a ballroom dancer. While living in San Francisco, he earned the title of U.S. World Representative (2000) and U.S. National Youth Ballroom Champion (2001).

Belfer was the first graduate of the Academy of Cosmetology Arts apprenticeship program in Denver. Misha then spent time in New York City where he worked as a stylist in a bridal salon and working on his Ballroom Dancing. He returned to Denver to apprentice with stylist Rocky Greco, at Greco’s salons in Denver and Santa Fe.

He is intent upon listening to his clients. “Communication is key” says Belfer. “My interest is in giving them what they want and giving each client 100 percent of my attention, spending time with them. At the end of the day, I want my clients to be happy, to be excited about their hair, and to feel beautiful.”

Julie Lewis - Sports Conditioning

Julie has been teaching sports conditioning classes for almost three years. While her education is in psychology, her life passions are ballroom dancing and physical fitness. She started dancing ten years ago and has always been involved in some type of competitive fitness. She is currently competing with her amateur partner and her professional partner in the pro/am division of American Smooth Ballroom

Joey Santos - Costumes & Couture

Joseph Santos, the premiere designer of ballroom dance fashions in Colorado, began Santos Designs in 1993 in Dallas, TX. A performer since the age of 7, Joseph brings a profound understanding of movement and showmanship to his work. He has a degree in fashion design and uses his immense expert knowledge to meticulously construct his creations. While Joseph's main focus is couture gowns for Dancesport competitors, he has also found success expanding into stunning skating costumes and evening wear. Every garment is specifically designed so that no two creations are alike. From the initial design consultation, to the fitting, to the finished exquisite gown, Joseph fuses his years of dance experience with his flair for bringing out the beauty and charm of every client in each creation. This signature approach of making his creations a unique reflection of each client has made him a much sought after designer nationwide.