TOM BOZIGIAN

TOM BOZIGIAN

Tom Bozigian, of Los Angeles, California, is an internationally recognized dance instructor. He is a graduate of the Armenian State Choreographic Academy and also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Russian Area Studies and a Master of Arts Degree (M.A.) in...
STEPHEN “STEVE” KOTANSKY

STEPHEN “STEVE” KOTANSKY

Stephen “Steve” Kotansky was raised in the San Francisco area, moved to southern California after high school, and danced with the prestigious AMAN Folk Ensemble (aka, AMAN International Music and Dance Company) of Los Angeles, California. He also danced...
MICHAEL LAWSON

MICHAEL LAWSON

Michael Lawson grew up in a large extended family that featured song and dance at family gatherings. International folk dancing has been a large part of their family life. Michael began classical piano lessons at age 6 and trumpet at age 11. In high school, he played...
MELANIE LAWSON

MELANIE LAWSON

Melanie Lawson Kareem is the Founder and Creative Director of Get Started Playing Ukulele, an international network of good-hearted folk who embrace the joy of ukulele in daily, live, virtual lessons. Melanie’s proprietary teaching materials and methods simplify and...
LEE OTTERHOLT

LEE OTTERHOLT

Lee Otterholt, born in the US of Norwegian-American parents, lived and worked most of his life in Norway as a professional dancer, dance teacher and choreographer. In Norway he founded and led the Center for International Folk Dance in Oslo, Norway. He was a professor...