Martin & Gina Goethche (owners and directors)

Born in Denmark, Martin began ballroom dance instruction at the age of three. He danced in amateur competitions before he was ten years old, and was a finalist in all the major Danish Dance Sport Championships in the children, junior and youth classes.

Gina comes from Munich, Germany and started to dance at the age of fifteen. She competed very successfully at the amateur level with several partners and was the German Champion in the Latinamerican dances (A-level).

In 1990, Martin and Gina began their partnership as competitive ballrooms dancers. Their titles include the Danish 10-Dance Champions and Austrian Latin and 10-Dance Champions. Martin and Gina were also finalists in the World and European 10-Dance Championships and in the World Latin Showcase Championships.

Juliet Tibodeaux (studio manager / dance instructor)

Originally from Schwalmstadt Germany, Juliet began dancing Ballet at the age of 5, followed by Jazz and Hip hop. She began Ballroom Dance Training at the age of 13 and soon discovered her love for teaching. Wanting to broaden her dance education, Juliet decided to join the Fred Astaire Team in 2004 and has been with us ever since.

Together Juliet & her partner Peter Hahn are current Fred Astaire New England Champions in American Smooth and former Champions in American Rhythm, also they are Fred Astaire National finalists in American Smooth.

Peter Hahn (dance instructor / choreographer)

Peter joined us from Stuttgart, Germany in 2007. Peter has been dancing since he was 6 and specialized in Standard at the age of 15. Among numerous titles he placed 4th in the highest amateur division at the German Championships and won one of the most prestigious dance competitions in Germany- the blue banner of Berlin. He taught for several years in Germany and decided to share his joy of movement with the Fred Astaire Family.

Along with his partner Juliet they are current Fred Astaire New England Champions in American Smooth and former Champions in American Rhythm, also they are Fred Astaire National finalists in American Smooth.

Lukas Klotzche (dance instructor)

Born in Dresden, Germany, Lukas started dancing at the young age of 7. Even at this young age he discovered his passion for the dance and over the years became a successful Ballroom and Latin dancer. Amongst his achievements he placed in the finals of the Saxonian Dance Championships and 4th in his division at the Hessian Dance Festivals, one of the largest amateur dance competitions in the world.

Wanting to share his passion for dance, Lukas decided to join the Fred Astaire Family in July 2009 and has been a great addition to our team ever since.