Our Instructors
Matthew Kellar
Zhenya Docuchaeva
Zhenya Docuchaeva
Matt Kellar found dance during his collegiate career at the University of Minnesota in 1989. After 3 years of social and collegiate competitive dancing, he knew that this was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life and decided to make dance a career.
He trained with numerous world-renowned coaches with Fred Astaire, Arthur Murray and other independent studios.
In 2000, Matt moved to Arizona to work for Fred Astaire Dance Studio. While with Fred Astaire, he trained rank beginner students to high level competitors, taking pride in watching his students become so accomplished.
His love of dance and success as an instructor allowed him the opportunity to open his own studio. By 2008, he owned 3 franchises.
In 2012, he and his wife Zhenya left Fred Astaire to start their own dance company. In the beginning of March 2018, Matt and Zhenya opened a beautiful new dance studio, Dream Dance.
They are looking forward to creating a studio that promotes fun, quality and a sense of community. They are excited to share their love and passion of dancing with the city of Tucson.
Zhenya Docuchaeva
Zhenya Docuchaeva
Zhenya Docuchaeva
Zhenya Dokuchaeva was born in Moscow, Russia. She was one of the lead dancers at the Moscow Youth Ballroom Dance Theater. From age five she started competing internationally in Latin and Standard. By age twenty one
she was ranked in the top 100 amateurs in the world by the International Dance Sport Federation.
In 2008, she moved to the United States and made her home in Tucson. She started working for Fred Astaire Dance Studios as an advanced instructor. In 2011, she married Matt Kellar. A year later, she and her husband opened their own ballroom dance company, Dream Dance. Now she teaches a variety of students at all levels. She also serves as a coach and choreographer for other professional dancers
Alan Daughenbaugh
Zhenya Docuchaeva
Alan Daughenbaugh
Alan was born in Texas and as a young Air Force brat, lived and traveled around the world. Early on, he was introduced to dancing by his step-father at his Fred Astaire Studio. In 1979, right after high school, he moved to Florida where he became a professional dance instructor. He trained at Fred Astaire, Arthur Murray’s and other independent studios. He also competed professionally for 10 years and garnered numerous national finalist awards.
Alan enjoys teaching new and high level competition students. When he’s not teaching, Alan enjoys golf and traveling.
Spencer Toupal
Taylor Burghard
Alan Daughenbaugh
Spencer, an Arizona Native has been dancing for over 10 years. He competed with the collegiate UA ballroom during his tenor at the UA. He is also part of the Lajkonic Polish Folk dance group for over 4 years.
He enjoys teaching all levels of students.
Taylor Burghard
Taylor Burghard
Taylor Burghard
Originally from Central Missouri, Taylor began ballroom dancing in high school and has danced throughout her collegiate career. She is very excited to share her love and skill of dance on the dance floor.
Mandy Turner
Taylor Burghard
Taylor Burghard
Mandy grew up in Northern Utah just outside Salt Lake City. Her love of dance blossomed during her high school years. When she's not dancing, she loves to spend her time with her family doing anything that involves the outdoors
Jordan Daniel
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Jordan, a passionate dancer for the past 15 years and a teacher for the last 8 years, specializes in West Coast Swing. He believes in having fun on every lesson he teaches.
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez is our newest instructor! He is originally from Pomona California, moved to AZ over 20 years ago. At an early age, Alex found his love for dance in breakdancing. Ballroom dancing became his passion late in his teen years. He recently competed regionally and garnered 1st place in Latin dancing. In addition to ballroom dancing, he specializes in Hip Hop. Aside from his dancing and countless hobbies, spending time with his family is his ultimate enjoyment.
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