Dance Professionals
Jeremiah(Miah) Trost
is the proprietor of the Royal Palace Dance Studio, LLC. He is a certified dance professional and recognized member of the NDCA, National Dance Council of America. Miah graduated with an MBA. He has been hosting Latin Dance Parties and Events in Manchester, NH since June 1998 including Dance Lessons, Dance Contests, and Performances by various Latin DJ's, Entertainers, and Artists from South Florida to New England. In June of 2002 he founded the Royal Palace Studio, LLC, and relocated to 167 Elm Street in downtown Manchester (1 block south of Valley 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 various activities in Manchester. He continues to organize community performances 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 after-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.
Julia Wagner
is a recent graduate from Southern New Hampshire University. She has been dancing for 20 years with experience in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, and Latin and Ballroom.
JR Rosado
has been dancing for 6 years. His approachable personality makes his teaching enjoyable. He specializes in Ballroom, Latin and Swing.
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.
Stephanie Betts
holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She was a competitive gymnast for 11 years before she found her passion for ballroom dancing. She has been teaching and dancing after completing the teacher training program. She competed with her former partner in the professional American Smooth division placing first at the Magnolia Dancesport Challenge and second at the Texas Challenge. She teaches all styles of American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard and International Latin, along with West coast swing, Hustle and Salsa. She enjoys passing on her knowledge and joy of ballroom dancing to all of her students. She believes that anyone can learn and benefit from the wonderful art of ballroom dancing.