ADJUDICATORS

Joe Trovato

  • 3-Time Fred Astaire Open Rhythm Champion
  • United States Dance Sport Championship Rising Star Finalist and Open Rhythm Finalist
  • Emerald Ball Rising Star Champion and 3-Time Open Rhythm Finalist
  • Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Champion and 3-Time Open American Rhythm Finalist
  • Texas Challenge Rhythm Finalist

Alex Armaos

  • FADS Fellow American Smooth & Rhythm
  • ISTD Fellow American Smooth & Rhythm
  • ISTD Fellow Exhibition & Theater Arts
  • Para-Dancesport Trainer | Para Olympic Committee
  • 2006 Greek Latin Champion
  • FADS International Examiner

Martin Lamb

  • John Monte award recipient 2017
  • World Professional 10 Dance Champion 1993
  • European Professional 10 Dance Champion 1992
  • Undefeated United Kingdom Professional 10 Dance Champion 1991-1993
  • World Professional Latin semi-finalist 1991
  • Asian Professional Latin Champion 1989
  • Japan International Professional Latin Champion 1989
  • British Open Professional Rising Star Latin Champion 1989
  • World Cup Amateur Latin Champion 1987
  • United Kingdom Amateur Latin Champion 1987
  • British Open Amateur Latin Champion 1987

Ricky Bentzen

  • Danish Latin Champ
  • 2-Time Youth Latin World Semi-Finalist
  • 11-Time FADS Pro Open Rhythm Champ
  • World Pro Open Rhythm Vice Champ
  • 4-Time World Pro Rhythm Finalist
  • 3-Time US Pro Open Rhythm Finalist… & More!

Pahjmon Lipsey

  • Vice President of FADS: Serves as a key executive for Fred Astaire Dance Studios (International/National level).
  • National Dance Board Member: One of the elite few who define the curriculum and technical standards for the entire franchise.
  • Expert Coach & Judge: A highly sought-after adjudicator and trainer for world-class professional and amateur couples.
  • Curriculum Developer: Instrumental in evolving the “Fred Astaire” teaching method for the modern era.

RAYMICHAY Adjudicators - English (PDF)

RAYMICHAY Adjudicators - Spanish (PDF)