Judges
Roger Greenawalt and his wife Amy have won 13 amateur National Championships in Rhythm, Smooth and 9-Dance and are the only adult couple to have won national titles in four age divisions. They have trained with both professional national champions and world champions and have competed across the country and performed across the Midwest. Rog has served on the national board of directors of USA Dance for 15 years and is currently the national director of competition and head of the rules committee. He is a founder and co-organizer of the Big Ballroom Bash, a 501c3 that teaches Special Olympics Athletes to dance, as well as a founder of two dance clubs in Indianapolis. In his day job Rog is an actuary/data analyst for the Apex Benefits Group, helping employers better manage their healthcare costs. Rog has been honored to be a part of DLTS from its inception and congratulates all involved on reaching this 13-year milestone!
Marie Riolo Roach is the founder of Riolo Dance, Marie began dancing in early childhood in her hometown of Logansport, Indiana. Her early training included tap, jazz, ballet & modern dance. Marie studied in the prestigious dance program at Brigham Young University. Recognizing her teaching talent, her professors put her to work as a teaching assistant and choreographer. After college she returned to Indiana and married Bryan Roach. She has been teaching in Indianapolis since 1989. She competed as a professional in International Standard and Latin and she continues to compete with students in the Pro/Am division. Marie teaches International Standard, Latin, American Smooth, Rhythm and Argentine Tango. She is continually promoting dance in the community. She has taught in several local middle and high schools as well as at Indiana University in Bloomington. Marie is an excellent teacher and was named the best ballroom instructor in the “Best of the Best” December 2006 issue of the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine. Her understanding of both the lead and follow allow her students to progress rapidly. She is unfailingly patient, enthusiastic and enjoys teaching singles, couples and groups.
Monica McClurg
Monica is an experienced competitive dancer - coach - choreographer for all levels all styles of ballroom Latin partnership dancing. She began teaching at 16 for a large franchised dance studio in Greenwood Indiana. Monica moved to California to fallow a dance career, found the perfect partner, and became a sponsored ballroom competitor by Zubow Realty, San Jose CA. She is an AMERICAN RHYTHM RISING STAR CHAMPIONSHIPS & OPEN FINALIST.
Latest adventures include: Competing Pro/Am, Paramount Theater - Dancing With The Stars, Rileys Children's Hospital - Reason to Dance, Coaching Hendricks County - Special Olympics, and Showcase dances with students and special show groups.Monica enjoys working with all levels of dancers, from beginners first dance to competitive rising stars.
Monica is an experienced competitive dancer - coach - choreographer for all levels all styles of ballroom Latin partnership dancing. She began teaching at 16 for a large franchised dance studio in Greenwood Indiana. Monica moved to California to fallow a dance career, found the perfect partner, and became a sponsored ballroom competitor by Zubow Realty, San Jose CA. She is an AMERICAN RHYTHM RISING STAR CHAMPIONSHIPS & OPEN FINALIST.
Latest adventures include: Competing Pro/Am, Paramount Theater - Dancing With The Stars, Rileys Children's Hospital - Reason to Dance, Coaching Hendricks County - Special Olympics, and Showcase dances with students and special show groups.Monica enjoys working with all levels of dancers, from beginners first dance to competitive rising stars.