Judges & Officials

Australian-born Toni Redpath, who started ballroom dancing at nine, later became a U.S. Smooth Champion with partner Michael Mead. Post-retirement, she now choreographs, trains world-class dancers, and judges major competitions.

Michael and Toni Redpath, renowned for their undefeated record in the Professional United States American Smooth Championships from 1999 - 2002, now coach top U.S. dance couples and judge competitions globally from their base in San Diego.

Slawek, originally a Polish National Champion, achieved acclaim in the U.S. as a 4-time Undefeated US and World American Smooth Champion with Marzena from 2010-2013. They now direct Dance Vision's Mastery Camps in Las Vegas, run a dance academy, and are proud parents of two.

Marzena Stachura, originally from Szczecin, Poland, is a celebrated 4-time US and World Professional American Smooth Champion and Polish dance titleholder. Post-retirement in 2013, she now excels as a judge, competition organizer, and passionate teacher.

After claiming the Bulgarian National Latin and 10-Dance Championships, he set his sights on the US as a competitor, instructor, coach, and judge. In his more than 40 years in the dance industry, he has helped countless students achieve their goals in ballroom and has the regional and national awards to prove it. Perhaps his proudest achievement to date is opening the doors of Dance Excellence Ballroom with wife and partner Traci Dobrev.

Sarwat Kaluby started dancing at the age of seven in Cairo, Egypt at the Academy of Art and was classically trained by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and the Kirov (Mariinsky) Theatre in St. Petersburg where he received his BA and MA in choreography. As a teenager, he trained in Russia with top world performers such as Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Sarwat received the Bronze Medallion in the “Second World Competition” in Japan and has danced with many ballet and Ballroom companies including: the Paris Opera House, the Royal Ballet in Great Britain, the Metropolitan Opera House (New York), the New York City Ballet, and the American Ballroom Theater, traveling to Egypt, Russia, Great Britain, Japan, and France. Afterwards, he decided to land his feet in Jacksonville, Florida (USA).

Natalie Paramonov, a celebrated ballroom Latin American dancer, has achieved prestigious titles including U.S. National Professional South American Show Dance Champion and Canadian National Professional Latin Champion, noted for her high energy and innovative routines.

Michele began Ballroom dancing at age 4 and started competing at 7. In 1988, she partnered with Timothy Mason, and together they achieved national and international success, including winning the Ohio Star Ball Open Ballroom Championship and representing the U.S. at Blackpool’s British Team Match. Ranked 11th in the world at London’s Royal Albert Hall, they’ve shared their expertise through 22 years of studio ownership. Today, Michele and Tim travel the country coaching, judging, and examining for Dance Vision, proudly supporting dancers at all levels. They are NDCA Championship Adjudicators, WDC Adjudicators, and Dance Vision Examiners.

Rosendo Fumero began dancing during the disco days, when Saturday Night Fever was the rage. He learned how to Disco and then from there, wanted to learn more. He made his way into the Ballroom field and become addicted to it.He began taking lessons at the Lansing Community College in Michigan. At that time, a Fred Astaire Studio in the area was also looking for teachers. Rosendo figured, the studio has training for free and he'd learn for free. That was when he got hooked on Ballroom and met his partner, Terry Worral.

Rosendo and Terry danced together from 1984 to 1990, competing in the Professional Division right away. They started in 1984 and were Rising Star American Smooth Champions by 1985. Then, they became 3-time United States American Smooth Champions from 1988 to 1990.

Kasia is the master mind behind seminars for women called the High Heels Boot Camp where she is working on making females stronger, more independent dancers as well as empowered human beings.Also, along with Diane Jarmolow, Kasia has created a program known as “Move Like a Champion”. This training teaches principles of dynamic alignment and functional movement through exercises and experimental anatomy.

Lori Woods-Gay, Dance Vision's Senior Advisor of our Teacher Association, is a prominent Dance Vision Examiner and co-author of the latest American Rhythm Syllabus Manual. Lori has been a pivotal player in the development of the American Smooth and Rhythm Syllabi.

Originally from Salzburg, Austria, "BB" is a former fashion model and accomplished ballroom dancer, now turned professional dance studio owner and consultant in Los Angeles. Despite medical challenges, she has achieved success in various dance forms, including winning Scottish Professional Latin and 10 Dance titles, and now pursues her passion for acting.

Nazar Norov and Irina, starting their dance journey in Siberia and rising to 3x undefeated U.S. and World American Rhythm Champions, have transitioned from a successful competitive career to mentoring top-level dancers worldwide, including National and World Pro-Am Champions.

Five-time undefeated United States Professional Ballroom Champion. Producer of numerous instructional videos for Dance Vision. Represented the United States in prestigious world events. Esteemed coach to multiple U.S. champions.