Meet The Team at Royal Palace


The Royal Palace Dance Studio is New Hampshire's Premiere Latin and Ballroom Dance Studio. We operate a full service dance studio with a group of professionals who are passionate about dancing, teaching and helping others increase skill and confidence.

Since 2002, Royal Palace Dance Studio offers a wide variety of Latin and Ballroom dance to students in the Manchester, NH area. RPDS specializes in Miami style Salsa. The foundation of our business is tied to a brother studio in Miami, FL. It has allowed RPDS to be New England’s premiere Latin and Ballroom dance studio. 

All of our instructors are Certified Dance Professionals which means we will provide you with the highest knowledge and skill in order to help you achieve your personalized dance fitness goals. Miah Trost opened Royal Palace Dance Studio over twelve years ago with a focus on creating a fun and friendly environment where students feel welcomed and not intimidated. Individuals of all ages learn Salsa, Swing, Ballroom and many other styles of dancing.

By providing a fun, friendly and positive studio environment, the staff and students of RPDS can grow and develop on the dance floor as well as in their personal lives. 

All of the instructors at Royal Palace Dance Studio are certified dance professionals and are trained to assist you in identifying your personal dancing goals. 

We give back to our community in Manchester through local organizations and charities such as the YMCA, Make A Wish Foundation, Big Brother’s and Big Sister’s, Manchester Community Music School and many others. We have also provided after school programs for kids throughout Southern New Hampshire for over ten years through 21st Century After School Program. We service more than 13 schools in Manchester and six schools in Nashua.

Through our interrelated method of teaching, our dance instructors can provide students with a higher retention rate and a faster learning experience. Through the DIVIDA Syllabus, students can track their progress through the New Comer, Bronze, Silver and Gold Medal System.

Your lifestyle will never be the same as you begin your journey of learning how to Latin and Ballroom dance. We hope to inspire you to pursue your dreams and goals.

 

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Teaching New Hampshire to Dance Since 2002.

Miah Trost

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Miah is a true entrepreneur and dancer. As the owner of Royal Palace Dance Studio, his passion is to pursue both business and dancing while being able to help others obtain their goals and dreams. In doing that, he has been able to grow RPDS. He believes the growth of the company does not come from the profitability or the size of the company, but from the growth and improvements in their personal and professional skills throughout life.

He is a certified dance professional and a recognized member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA). Miah graduated with an MBA and 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.  He is also a 5 time winner of Dancing with the Local Stars Event. In June of 2002 he founded the Royal Palace Studio, LLC, and relocated to 373 South Willow St. in Manchester, NH.

Miah continues his dance training with top Dance Coaches in South Florida and New England.

He continues to organize community performances to share the experience of Latin Dancing, Music, Arts, Entertainment, and Culture with everyone in New Hampshire. 

Marlana M. Carroll

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Marlana is an Inbound Marketing expert and dance fanatic. If you haven’t run into her in the business community or on the dance floor, than you are definitely missing out. She is a Certified Dance Professional through the Eastern National Professional Ballroom Academy (ENPBA).  

She has help expand the after school dance fitness programs in the Manchester and Nashua school districts and is often performing throughout the community. You can find her at local trade shows, assisted living facilities, fundraisers and giving back to the community through her talents and expertise.

Bill Morganti

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Bill Morganti is formerly the dance coach and is responsible for training dancers throughout New England. He is registered with the National Dance Counsel of America (NDCA) as a competitive judge and examiner. He is also a regional examiner for DIVIDA, and is proficient in American and International styles of dance. His 25 years of experience in the franchise world of dance studios makes him an excellent consultant and dance coach for independent studios throughout. 

Bill was formerly the owner of New England Ballroom and Dance Studio. You can now find him as a judge on the reality TV series, Ballroom Boot Camp on TLC. Bill is also a DIVIDA National Examiner of which RPDS bases it’s syllabus off of.

Jon Melendrez

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Jon is the proprietor of Melendrez Dance Studios located in South Florida as well as the Dance Director of the Royal Palace Dance Studio in Manchester, NH. Jon coaches professional and amateur competitions throughout the country. He has over 25 years of dancing experience after working for various franchise dance studios.

The expertise of Jon is sought after due to his unique style of dance and teaching abilities. His work has been displayed throughout various events, showcases, competitions as well as video and music productions. Jon is currently a member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) with a members degree in American Style Rhythm & Smooth. He has worked with top performers including Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and many more.