About Us

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 Owner of Starlight Ballroom for over 25 years

Years of experience:  40+

Stela has been teaching  the world to dance from ages 6 to 96 with extensive experience in managing  studio personnel  in every  facet of the business. She is a member of  NDCA and a Certified Instructor in American Ballroom Smooth & Rhythm with the American and International Dancers Association

Years of experience: 15+  

Stephan is a professional member of NDCA & Certified  Instructor in American Ballroom Smooth & Rhythm with the American and International Dancers Association (AIDA).  Since 2016, he has  been a Ballroom Instructor for the Marino Dance Challenge with the Jefferson Parish School System. has also been the Head Instructor for the Tulane University Ballroom Dance Club since 2015. Throughout the year Stephan dances professionally in Pro/Am  Competition with many of his Students.

Years of experience: 10

Kyri started her ballroom dance training with Arthur Murray Dance Studio in 2005. She has since taught at various studios in the Greater New Orleans area.  Kyri is a member of NDCA and a Certified Instructor in American Ballroom with the American and International Dancers Association (AIDA). She was a board member of USA Dance #5031 Gumbo LA Chapter in 2018.

Years of experience: 18  

Corey graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance from Temple University in Philadelphia and studied at the Martha Graham Institute in New York City . She has traveled to Europe visiting Trinity Laban Dance Conservatory in London, PARTS in Brussels, Belgium, and Pina Bauch Dance Company in Wuppertal, Germany. Corey is currently teaching ballet and classic modern technique. She is best known for her choreography using innovative fusion of techniques and movement styles.