Jonathan Roberts from Dancing with the Stars is in Wisconsin

Jonathan Roberts from "Dancing With The Stars" will be coaching at  the Wisconsin Fred Astaire studios from July 11 to July 15th.  He will be teaching a group classes many of the studios.  This is a great opportunity for beginner through advanced students to work with one of the most dynamic and knowledgable dancers in the ballroom dance industry.  Even if you have never taken ballroom dance lessons, it is fun to meet a celebrity dancer!

Space in the class is limited.  Please register in advance by phone, email or at the studio.

Jonathan began his dance career at the age of 20. Before he discovered the world of dance, his high school background was athletics -- particularly basketball. But Jonathan (along with his family and friends) were shocked when he discovered his passion for ballroom dancing after viewing the famous tango scene in the Al Pacino movie, "Scent of a Woman." He took advantage of the free ballroom lessons offered on the back of his ticket stub, and the rest, as they say, "is history."

With his first partner, Jonathan won the 1997 USA Rising Star American Ballroom before deciding to focus on the Latin style.  He also competed in Pro-Am (the Professional/Amateur circuit), where he trained and competed with student Pamela Butler. As a pair, they are two-time undefeated USA Pro-Am 10 dance champions, three-time undefeated USA Pro-Am Latin champions and two-time USA Pro-Am American Ballroom champion.

Jonathan and wife Anna competed in professional ballroom dancing competitions from 2001-2006. While they only danced together for a short time, Jonathan and Anna achieved many high placements in competitions around the world. They ranked 6th in the U.S. and 24th in the world.

Jonathan retired from professional ballroom dancing in 2006, but became a U.S. and World professional American Smooth Champion in 2008 with Valentina Kostenko.

For more information about Jonathan Roberts, visit his website: http://www.jonathanrobertsdancer.com