Dance Professionals
JEREMIAH (MIAH) TROST
is the proprietor of the Royal Palace Dance Studio, LLC. He is a certified dance profesional and recognized member of the NDCA, National Dance Council of America. Miah graduated with an MBA in November of 1996. He has been hosting Latin Dance Parties in Manchester, NH since June 1998. These events included Dance Lessons, Dance Contests, and Performances by various Latin DJ's, Latin Entertainers, and Artits from South Florida to New England. In June of 2002 he founded the Royal Palace Studio, LLC at 83 Hanover Street (the former location of the Latin American Center where his mother worked in the late 70's and early 80's.) The studio is now located at 167 Elm Street in downtown Manchester (1 block south of Vally St; the corner of Elm and Hayward St).
Miah won first place "Top Teacher Award" at the Commonwealth Classic in 2005 for the Pro/Am American Rhythm Division. The studio won the "Top Small Studio Award" at the Seacoast Classic in 2005 and in 2006. Miah continues his dance training with top Dance Coaches in South Florida and New England. He is recognized for placing Latin Dancing and entertainment to the forefront of the Manchester community with demonstrations of Miami style Salsa and other Latin and Ballroom Dances at the annual Latino Festival and Intown Manchester's noon-time performances at City Hall and the Hampshire Plaza. He continues to organize community perfomances to share the experience of Latin Dancing, Music, Arts, Entertainment, and Culture with everyone in New Hampshire.
In August of 2004 Miah became the president of The Latin Dance and Cultural Arts Optimist Club of Manchester, NH which is a non profit organization that provides arfter-school dance programs, awards, and scholarships to children, teens, and adults who wish to pursue Latin Dance and Cultural Arts as a hobby or career. The chapter is backed by Optimist International. Visit www.optimist.org for more info on the Optimist Club.
THEO MARTINEZ
is a certified dance professional and registered member of the NDCA, National Dance Council of America. Theo teaches Latin, Ballroom and Hip Hop. Theo's dance experiences encompasses a variety of dance styles including Latin, Ballroom, Hip Hop, and Tap. He has performed with dance groups including Triiiple Threat Entertainment, Element, and the ActorSingers production of 42nd street. He has also performed, taught and choreographed numerous events throughout New Hampshire and New England including the Latino Festival, WZID Wedding Expo, 21st Century Afterschool Program for the Manchester School District, Tri-State Challenge, Saint Anselm's College, and Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program.
ERIN DREYER
is a certified dance professional who enjoys teaching all level students from beginners to advanced dancers. Erin teaches, performs and competes in both Rhythm and Smooth dances. Her performances and choreographed works include studio showcases, Latino Festival, Margarita's, WZID's Wedding & Women's Expo, Taste of Manchester, 21st Century's After school program for the Manchester School District, Deerfield Community School "Nifty Fifties" play choreography and after school teacher aerobic program, Colorado Christian University "King Cougar" choreography and performance, Merchant's Auto, and Cardio Salsa for Elliot Hospital.
JON MELENDREZ
is an awarded competitive professional and South Florida's top entertainer. Jon coaches professional and amateur competitive routines. He organizes and choreographs for dance showcases, solo performances, Pro/Am competitors and professional performances. He is the proprietor of Melendrez Dance Studios and is the Dance Director of the Royal Palace Dance Studio in Manchester, NH. Jon is the publisher of MelendrezDanceStudio.com.
Jon was voted "Salsero of the Month" by Salsaweb.com. He is continuously being sought after for his unique style of dance and instruction. Jon has choreographed for parades, holiday shows, and special events. He works with stage and screen actors, as well as with video and music production. He is available for private and group instruction. Jon's specialties are Salsa, Hustle, American Ballroom and Rhythm Dances. Special dance performances: Super Bowl XXXIII, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Tango dancer in Harrison Ford's "Random Hearts", Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, SwingerHead and Rick Shaw: Magic 102.7, IHSC 2000 "History of Dance" showcase, Latin Heritage Festival 2000 and "First Night Miami Beach 2001". He was formerly the "Artist in Resident" at the Del Ray School of the performing Arts and the Guest Artist Dillards School of Performing Arts. Jon is a member of the National Dance Council of America. He has a members degree American Style Rhythm & Smooth with Nation Dance Teachers of America.