The Professionals
First Dance Productions
Owned by Ralph Stevens, First Dance Productions has coordinated professional instructors/partners for the local stars and dance production for this event since 2018.
The Rotary Club of Three Creeks is deeply grateful to Ralph and all the professional dancers for the work they do to make this an entertaining and successful fundraiser. First Dance professionals are some of the most accomplished dance instructors in the Pacific Northwest, and both our celebrity dancers and the Rotary Club of Three Creeks are lucky to have them as partners. |
Bridge City Ballroom Dance
When Susan Vandervlugt wasn’t tiptoeing through the tulips during her summers in Holland, she was twirling around the house and dancing for fun with her Opa (Grandfather), an amateur ballroom instructor in their small Dutch farming town.
After attending Purdue University and studying / competing in ballroom dance for many years, Susan founded Bridge City Ballroom Dance in 2015 and has been sharing her talent and passion for dance with the wonderful people of the greater Portland-Vancouver area ever since. |
KRISTINA HENDRICKSON
Kristina is excited to be back for her third year of Dancing with the Local Stars. She has been teaching professionally since 2016, and loves connecting with her students. She recently worked for some of the pro dancers from tv's Dancing with the Stars and considers it one of the greatest joys in her career. MELINDA PIEKSTRA
Melinda's passion fuels her goal of reaching a professional level within ballroom dancing. This is an important aspect for her long term dream of owning a dance studio geared towards all levels of dancers. Her plan is to transition to a more populated, competitive, and artistically supportive location. With this in mind, she will be utilizing her time to prepare physically, mentally, and financially for my relocation in the beginning of 2023. You can learn more about her Dance, Modeling, and Goals at www.melindapiekstra.com. RALPH STEVENS
Ralph and Dani have worked together to create and teach incredible ballroom dance routines. The original goal was to provide instruction for weddings. In the last four years, First Dance has evolved to coordinating events, such as, Dancing with the Local Stars, cotillions, Quince-anera, and group instruction. We continue to teach ballroom to individuals and couples. While our website is under reconstruction, we can be reached at 360-909-6048. SUSAN VANDERVLUGT
With over a decade of professional teaching and event experience, Susan is sought after as an instructor for her bright, welcoming personality, her ability to teach detailed technique and break down complex patterns, and her ability to help her students reach their goals while igniting their own confidence and inner passion for dance. Learn more about her at bcballroomdance.com |
MAKSIM LINCHUK
Although this is Maks first year with this program, he danced in Dancing with the Local Stars a few years ago in Vancouver. Maks has more than 10 years as a professional dance instructor, including as Ralph's dance instructor. AARON SIEBOL
In addition to teaching Ballroom Dancing, Aaron is noted for taking exquisite and romantic wedding photos. Learn more at aaronjamesweddings.com DANI SYNARSKI
Ralph and Dani have worked together to create and teach incredible ballroom dance routines. The original goal was to provide instruction for weddings. In the last four years, First Dance has evolved to coordinating events, such as, Dancing with the Local Stars, cotillions, Quince-anera, and group instruction. We continue to teach ballroom to individuals and couples. While our website is under reconstruction, we can be reached at 360-909-6048. |