Simona grew up in a small town in the Czech Republic where she began Ballroom Dancing with her brother.  They became a staple in the ballroom community and even won the title of Ten Dance Champions.  As an adult, Simona moved to America and became an au pair.  Without dance in her life, she embodied the old adage “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Seeking fulfillment, she stumbled across Fred Astaire Dance Studio and joined our team.

Simona is now a Top Teacher and the Fred Astaire Rising Star American Smooth Champion.  She and her partner, Chris are celebrated in the ballroom dance industry for having such and quick and steady rise to the top of the ranks. 

Titles

2nd in Open Rhythm at Indiana Challenge ‘10

7th in Rising Star Smooth Ohio Star Ball ‘09

4th in Open Smooth at NDC ‘09

Harvest Moon Ball ’09 Rising Star Smooth Champions

Harvest Moon Ball ’09 Open Smooth Champions

3rd in Open Smooth at Windy City Open ‘09

4th in Rising Star Smooth at Nevada Star Ball ‘09

AAC ’09 Rising Star Smooth Champions

3rd in Open Smooth at AAC ‘09

6th in Rising Star Smooth at Wisconsin State ‘09

St. Louis Star Ball ’09 Rising Star Smooth Champions

3rd Open Smooth St Louis Star Ball ‘09

3rd in Open Smooth at Indiana Challenge ‘09

6th in Rising Star Smooth at USDSC ‘09

2nd in Open Smooth at Cleveland DanceSport ‘08