Buffalo Grove Staff
Buffalo Grove is the top studio in the Fred Astaire Organization!
We are proud to offer the best in Ballroom and Latin Dance instruction. Everything from Private Lessons, Group Lessons, as well as Social Dance Parties and Events.
The Fred Astaire Buffalo Grove Studio is owned by United States American Rhythm Finalists Jackie Josephs and Jesse DeSoto from"Dancing with the Stars".
Our instructors are all nationally ranked competitors and some of the best instructors in the country. Our high standard of excellence and outstanding customer service make us the best option for all your Ballroom Dancing desires and interests.
Jackie Josephs
Jesse DeSoto
Owners
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Aaron DeSoto Manager |
 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 ..more > |
 Chris has been with us since 2006 as a part of the original team of teachers that won Buffalo Grove the title of Top Studio in the Fred Astaire Franchise. ..more > |
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|  Shannon has been emersed in the dance community since she was a youth studying ballet, jazz, and hip hop. As a teenager, she was on her high school Poms Squad choreographer..more> |
 Igor is from Russia where he grew up studying ballet and other forms dance including Standard and Latin Ballroom Dancing. He came across our studio...more> |
 Chloe is a 1st generation Polish dancer who comes from a long line of Professional Ballerinas! She has lead a very active life as an avid rock climber, hiker...more> |
 Elle has been on stage for as long as she can remember, but this Chicago based talent can do much more than dance. Although ballroom has always been a passion of ...more > |
 Melanie orchestrates the "behind the scenes" department at Fred Astaire. As a former teacher and avid Ballroom Dancer, Melanie keeps her heart (and her desk) ...more > |
Rachel comes to us from Indiana where she had a great deal of success as a Professional and Amateur competitor in Ballroom Dance. Rachel's natural talent 
Adrian grew up in Krakow, Poland and came to the US in 2010. While in Poland, Adrian immersed himself in Ballroom Dance studying both International Standard and International Latin.....