When you are learning to dance, the only decision more important than the dance studio you choose is your choice of dance coaches.
Gainey Dance instructors are all current, ballroom dance competitors as well as coaches. Through our experience as professionals, we are constantly bringing the newest techniques and ideas to our dance lessons. Our lessons are of the highest quality available and filled with the fun and enthusiasm that comes from doing what you love!
Hunter Stephens (2008 World Pro-Am Latin Ballroom Champion)
Country of Origin: USA (Sonora, CA)
Competitive Category: International Latin and Standard.
Coaching Specialties: Ballet, Technical Styling and Figure Skating Performance.
Hunter as a Dance Coach:
Hunter is one of the most exciting, ballroom dancers in the country at the moment. He recently won the title of 2008 World Pro-Am Latin Ballroom Dancing Champion as well as host of major victories in ballroom competition throughout 2008. He is an extremely versatile and well-trained dancer. Hunter performed in a number of recent ballet productions in Arizona. He also currently coaches several Olympic hopeful figure skaters. As if all of this wasn't enough, Hunter is currently completing his Master's degree in Dance. Hunter is a man on the move and we are eagerly awaiting his successes in the dance world in 2009. Gainey Dance Studio is proud to have the current World Champion on our coaching staff.
Radomir Pashev (2008 US National Championship runner-up and 2008 Professional Rising Star runner-up)
Country of Origin: Bulgaria (Former Bulgarian National Champion)
Competitive Category: American Rhythm (Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Bolero and Mambo) and American Smooth (Viennesse Waltz, Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango)
Coaching Specialties: American Rhythm, International Latin, American Smooth and Social Dancers.
Rado as a Dance Coach:
Besides being the nicest guy that you could ever want to meet, Rado (pronounced Rah - Doe), is a highly accomplished professional ballroom dancer. He was the national Bulgarian champion before immigrating to the United States. 2008 was a fantastic year in Ballroom for Rado. He and his professional partner, Devorah, won and placed highly in a number of major competitions throughout the year. If you weren't sure that his star IS on the rise, it was confirmed when he placed as runner-up (2nd) in the National Rising Star category as well as runner-up (2nd) at the 2008 US Nationals. Radomir earns the respect of everyone he meets by being a great guy and extremely patient teacher. Rado's students consistently place very well in competition and his social dancers stand out for sure!
Hilary Gainey 
Country of Origin: USA (Omaha, NE)
Competitive Category: American Rhythm (Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Bolero and Mambo.)
Coaching Specialties: American Rhythm, Latin, Social and American Club Styles (e.g. Salsa, Merengue, Country), Youth through Adult Dancers.
Hilary as a Dance Coach:
Hilary Gainey has been ballroom dancing for more than 10 years. Including competing at the professional level in the American Rhythm category. Hilary recently took a year off from professional competition but is presently training to re-enter competition within the next 6 months. Hilary is a very patient instructor who is experienced in all of the Ballroom styles as well as several social dance styles including Salsa, Merengue and West Coast Swing.
