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Meet the instructors who make our studio shine.
Our team is passionate about helping every student feel confident, comfortable, and excited to dance. Whether you're preparing for a wedding, joining a group class, or taking private lessons, you’ll be guided by experienced instructors in a welcoming environment.
Monica McClurg
Bio, specialties, dance styles taught, experience, certifications, optional fun facts
Oscar Casas
Oscar brings a distinct style to both his dancing and teaching. Deeply rooted in the milonguero tradition, he is highly respected among the old guard of the milongas in Buenos Aires.
Known for his engaging and approachable teaching style, Oscar combines energy and humor while focusing on core concepts. He specializes in improvisation, guiding students to interpret the music and honor the unique character of each orchestra. With a strong emphasis on dynamics and cadence, everything Oscar teaches is designed to be used confidently in real, often crowded, milonga settings.
Michael Fatyanov
Michael Fatyanov is a professional dance coach, choreographer, and marriage ministry leader who specializes in helping beginners become confident, capable dancers. He is known for guiding students from feeling nervous and inexperienced to dancing comfortably at social events, showcases, and even competitive stages—including national championship-level success.
Michael’s coaching blends strong technical training with an encouraging, personalized approach. He has a unique ability to break dancing down into clear, achievable steps, helping students overcome common fears like feeling awkward, uncoordinated, or unsure where to begin.
He is also the founder of Sealed in Dance, a ministry dedicated to helping married couples build deeper trust, connection, and intimacy through partner dancing. Couples who prefer to start from the comfort of home can explore his free Faith, Fitness & Marriage Challenge (just 10 minutes a day) or learn more at SealedinDance.com.