"Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music."
Dimitrijus and Erica Sazinas
Dimitrijus Sazinas, born and raised in Lithuania, was exposed to dance in his very early years by his mother a former ballerina and folk dancer. In his youth he began to take ballroom and latin classes and his interest in the sport peaked to competative levels. Once in America he continued to pursed his passion for dance and currently competes at the top professional level, Nationally and Internationally, in the Open International Standard Division.
Along with his passion to dance comes his passion to teach. He says "teaching gives me the opportunity to share one of the greatest things in my life," and he hopes as the owner of Piper Glen Ballroom he is able to share with others the joy that dancing can bring.
Erica Sazinas, born in Argentina, began to dance in her youth. Her inspiration came from her native country and obvious home of the Argentine Tango. Her love and passion for dancing only become stronger throughout the years. She began intense training with world renown coaches and choreographers and she currently competes at the top professional level, Nationally and Internationally, in the Open Professional international Standard Division. "Dancing is expression without words, anything I feel, but cannot say... I can dance" She enjoys teaching as well, and feels that being able to share her passion is a gift. She believes that its not every day that people can do what they truly love.