International Ballroom

Rufus Dustin

Rufus Dustin is one of the most famous, titled, and highly regarded dancers, coaches, choreographers, and certified adjudicators in the world, known for the passion instilled in him by the power of partner dancing.

2-time World Exhibition / Cabaret Champion
2-time United States National Professional American Style Champion (Rhythm and Smooth) (1974 – 1975)
North American Latin Champion
North American 10-Dance Champion
United States Champion
Blackpool Dance Festival Champion
Multi-time Lecturer at the World Ballroom Dancing Congress in Blackpool, England

Find out more about Coach Dustin here: Rufus Dustin – Encyclopedia of DanceSport (wikidancesport.com)

Linda Dean

Linda Dean is a legend in the ballroom dance industry. Her professional demeanor and impeccable taste have made her one of the most sought after coaches in the industry.

Former U.S. American Style Champion
S. Theater Arts Champion
S. International style Latin Champion for four years
Four times a finalist in the World Championship in International Latin
Member of the Fred Astaire Dance Board 25 years
Galaxy Dance Festival, co organizer

Find out more about Coach Dean here: Linda Dean – Encyclopedia of DanceSport (wikidancesport.com)

Blake Beardsley

James Meek

Michala Sierra

Denys Simon

Andrey Gergel

Andrey Gergel began his dancing career at the age of 12 in the Ukraine and holds several titles, including: Ukranian National Champion, European Cup Finalist, and US National Champion. Andrey moved to the United States to join Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Charleston in 2001. In 2006, Andrey established International Ballroom, Inc. and has been the owner/operator of 2 very successful dance studios in West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant. In 2016, upon the 10th anniversary of International Ballroom, Inc., his two studio locations have evolved into International Ballroom Dance Studios of Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, continuing to provide the best dance instruction in the Low Country.

Lacey Bramblett

Lacey Bramblett has been professionally teaching ballroom dance in Charleston since graduating from Salve Regina University in 2004. She is currently the Director of International Ballroom Dance Studios of Charleston and Mt. Pleasant. She began her dancing career with Charleston’s own Robert Ivey Ballet Company, where she grew up dancing for 15 years. Her passion for ballroom dancing began with Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Charleston in 2004, and she has been a part of the International Ballroom family since 2006. Lacey has competed professionally in both the Smooth and Rhythm categories, is a 4-time FADS National Champion, a 2-time World Mambo Championship finalist, as well as a Freddy Award winner. She is also the Writer, Director, and Formation choreographer for their annual Sottile Theater Showcase Production.