Next Generation Swing Dance Club

Arjay Centeno

Instructor Summary

Name: Arjay Centeno
Partner name: Melissa Rutz
Primary Dances: West Coast Swing • Night Club • Ballroom • Latin • Hip Hop
City(s): Danville, San Ramon
Region: Bay Area
Generally teaches: Full-time
Lessons held: In studio
Studio: Two Left Feet
Studio Website: http://www.twoleftfeet.com
Next Gen Member?: No
Judging Experience: Formal contests (points awarded), such as conventions
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Website: http://www.arjaycenteno.com/
Primary Phone: (925) 984-3600

Arjay discovered his dancing ability when he began dancing Hip Hop in High School, and teaching and choreographing dance production numbers. Arjay progressed to International Standard Ballroom and Latin when he joined his parents in their classes and lessons. Three months later, he began to compete in International Standard and Latin divisions with his Professional/Amateur partner, and teach and win First Places at progressively higher levels. After he met his girlfriend and dance partner, Melissa Rutz, they competed in Amateur divisions with much success.

A shared interest in West Coast Swing led Arjay and Melissa to compete in West Coast Swing events throughout the nation. They have quickly moved up the ranks and compete at the Champion levels in all major swing events. Both Arjay and Melissa have placed highly in many Champions and Invitational Jack and Jill and Strictly Swing competitions, and in many Classic routine divisions. Arjay and Melissa, both individually and jointly, compete, perform and teach at Swing events throughout the United States. Arjay currently teaches at the Two Left Feet dance studio in Danville, California.

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