Denis Satonin

Denis Satonin is originally from Khabarovsk, Russia.  At six years old, Denis began his career and quickly showed great talent, winning several honors in major competitions including placing 22nd with partner in Latin category in the worldwide esteemed Blackpool Dance Festival, 2005, Top 24 couples in Russian National Dancesport Championship/Latin 2005, and Vice Champion in Eastern Region of Russia 2005.  Denis trained in east Russia under Tatiana Snigur, Aleksey Chufrinov, Svetlana Tkachuk, Andrey Dragunov, Aleksandr Savatin, and Yuriy Pin, just to name a few, at the most prestigious studio in east Russia, and went on to teach at the studio after 11 years of tutelage.  Denis specializes in International Latin/ballroom and is certified to teach and judge in all forms of dance including Standard, Smooth, Rhythm and Latin by the North American Dance Teacher Association.

Amanda Satonin

Amanda Satonin was born February 12, 1991 in Huntsville, Al.  Her 10 years of training and competing in gymnastics conditioned Amanda to excel in Latin/ballroom dancing where she began training at age 15, and turning professional by age 22.  Amanda has been trained by the very best in Latin/ballroom, including Steve Dougherty, Eulia Baranovsky, Kasia Kozak, Olga Kormanovskaya, Yana Mazhnikova, Charles Jones, Linda Jackson, Goran Nordin, Yulia Zagoruychenko, and Riccardo Cocchi.   Amanda is certified to teach and judge at national competitions in all styles of dance, including Standard, Smooth, Rhythm, and Latin by the North American Dance Teacher Association.