Mark-Bruce Sasnovski & Lizl Jooste

 Mark-Bruce and Lizl teamed up in July 2002. Their first major success was winning the 2002 GAUTENG PROVINCIAL CHAMPS, unexpectedly beating the favorites.

 Year 2003 turned out to be an exceptional year in that they were unbeaten in all competitions on home soil, winning the National title, and on the freestyle circuit they won both the Gauteng Provincial & SA National Championship titles in Rock and Roll & Hustle.

Their successes continued during 2004 winning the Provincial Championships and ended runner's up at the 2004 Open South African national championships.

Year 2005 culminated in winning both the Provincial and South African National Open Latin titles.

Mark-Bruce & Lizl moved to London in March 2006 to continue their training and get international experience but still return to South Africa to defend their South African title every year.

 Mark-Bruce and Lizl are the Lead Latin American couple for the USA Simply Ballroom tour.

They head the cast of The Magic of Ballroom, at the Texas Repertory Theatre, February 26-28.

Adam Kent & Patricia Kent
 
Adam Kent & Patricia Kent a Professional Ballroom & Latin American Dance Team with over 20 years experience competing and performing throughout the world. Look for them to rejoin the cast in October 2010.

 Adam & Patricia toured the United States in a Ballroom dance show 'Simply Ballroom' hosted by the legendary Debbie Reynolds. Prior to this they performed in 'Simply Ballroom' nightly in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino.

 Adam & Patricia performed in the Tango Scene in the movie version of the Broadway spectacular RENT.

 They traveled around the United States as feature dancers in Clay Aiken's Joyful Noise Tour.

 Further testament to their ability are the many competitions they have won, including the Australian Crown which they have topped three times, The Essex Championships which they have taken twice and the Bangkok and Taipei International Championships.

 Adam & Patricia have performed Ballroom & Latin American dance styles on stage around the globe, alongside artists such as Debbie Reynolds, Clay Aiken, Michael Bolton and Wayne Newton and for guests the likes of Oprah Winfrey, David Foster, Simon Fuller, Larry King, Quincy Jones & Arnold Schwarzenegger.

They have been seen on the hit TV program 'The Suite Life of Zac & Cody', 'The Bill Engvall Show' and featured in the original fox promo for 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

 Adam & Patricia are originally from Melbourne Australia, trained for several years in London England and now reside in the United States on an O1 Exceptional Talent Visa.

Kyle Turley & Heather Menard

Kyle Turley and Heather Menard started competing together in 2005 in Artistic Roller dance and have competed internationally on 5 continents. They have also toured in dance shows in Italy, South America and the United States.

They have been invited to compete in the prestigious World Games as well as the Pan American Championships.

They are currently the Artistic Roller Dance United States Champions, a title they have held in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009, and represent the United States as the 2nd place couple in the World, just returned from Championships in Freiburg Germany in November 2009.

Kyle and Heather's special blend of Elegance, Style and Grace mixed with the High Energy of Professional Athletes is electric.

They join the cast of The Magic of Ballroom in January 2010, and will perform the show for the first time in Houston, Texas February 26-28.

David LaDuca

The Magic of Ballroom is woven together with the artistry of singer David LaDuca.

He has appeared on Broadway: "Damn Yankees" Off-Broadway: original casts of "Return to the Forbidden Planet" and "Pageant." Regional  (including Brooklyn Academy of Music, Arena Stage, Seattle Rep) Local Credits: TUTS- "Dreamgirls", "Hello Dolly," "110 in the Shade", Main Street Theatre- "Promises, Promises," "Pardon My English.", Texas Rep - "Kooky Comedy Cabaret", Fort Bend Theatre -"Sound of Music."). Films include starring roles in "Theft", "Brokers" and "Twilight Diner," and co-host of TV pilot "The Queen and I." 

Currently he appears as series regular Principal Pesckow on the sitcom "The Wannabes" to be released internationally in January 2010.  His score and costume design for his play "THE OPEN DOOR" garnered two nominations,  Best  Music and Best Costumes, for Theatre Week Magazine's Straw Hat Awards celebrating new work on the New York theatre scene.

While in Houston, he teaches private voice lessons and is the creator of "Hip'nFit Fun Club!" a Wellness program for children.  For more information: www.hipnfitfunclub.com