Tim and Barbara Haller owned and operated the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Dayton, Ohio from 1984 through 2004. After a few years of residency in Connecticut, the Hallers returned to the Midwest and resumed ownership of the Dayton Studio in 2008. They are not only the Franchisees for the Dayton market, but also the Master Franchisees for the Greater Cincinnati-Dayton metroplex.
Tim and Barbara are four-time United States Professional Ballroom Theatrical Arts Champions, with an impressive competitive and performance career. (See About the Owners).Despite their many awards, Barbara Haller states her greatest pleasure is in seeing how the dance experience at Arthur Murray's alters people's lives in such a positive way.
While the Arthur Murray Dance Studios have been operating for nearly 100 years, Tim and Barbara Haller are pleased to note that the Dayton Franchise has been operating continuously since 1946.
Jiries Jaraiseh was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel within a family that embraced music and dance. He also began his dance career at the age of three, but his focus was belly dancing. After moving to the United States, Jiries began his ballroom career as a student of the Dayton Arthur Murray Studio.
Management quickly recognized the passion and energy he brought to the dance floor, and he was hired in 2009. Already a certified instructor, Jiries is undoubtedly a most enthusiastic teacher, whether working with beginners or advanced students.
Tyler Boyd is a native of Troy, Ohio, where he excelled in high school as both an athlete and a hip hop dancer. He joined the Dayton Arthur Murray staff in 2007 and quickly was a sought after instructor for new and advanced students alike, due to his engaging personality and certified dance training.
Tyler's family rallied around his decision to become a professional ballroom dancer after seeing him perform on stage. It truly can be said of Tyler he does not know a stranger!
Leslie Gomez has been an integral part of the Dayton Arthur Murray faculty since 2006, having come to the Miami Valley with a wealth of dance experience. She studied all forms of dance extensively at San Diego University.
She and her competitive ballroom partner were trained at Champion Ballroom Studio by 5 time United States Latin champion Ron Montez. Leslie also danced professionally with the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective, as well as directing a liturgical dance company. She is currently developing future champions within Arthur Murray Dayton's youth program, in addition to inspiring adults to achieve their dance goals.
Another formally trained instructor at Arthur Murray's, Tiffany has danced all her life. She has performed and competed in most styles of dance; ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical. She went on to teach dance as a senior in high school.
While achieving her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Wright State University, Tiffany competed with the Emerald Jazz Dance Team. Tiffany has been choreographing almost as long as she has been dancing. Of her career at Arthur Murray's, Tiffany says she enjoys every minute of it!
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Dayton
17 Prestige Plaza Dr.
Miamisburg, Ohio 45342-3767
937-291-2000
Lee Burchett grew up in Miamisburg, Ohio. He has been with the studio for over a decade and is a most accomplished instructor. Prior to becoming a ballroom dance teacher, Lee studied music, musical theater and ballet extensively, making him a great fit for Arthur Murray's.
Lee has been a successful competitive dancer on the circuit in both American Smooth and International Standard. His greatest joy, though, is being able to pass his love of dance on to others.
Lynn is a native Daytonian and enjoyed dancing and competing in both ballet and tap during her formative years. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to reintegrate her dance skills within the Arthur Murray family.
While Lynn works with new students who have chosen to "stop watching and start dancing" she also brings terrific organizational skills to the faculty with a great background in business management. She enthusiastically helps students discover the many benefits of good dancing and simultaneously helps keep our instructors focused on the tasks at hand!
Isaac Karkoski hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he began his classical ballet studies as a student of the Milwaukee Ballet School. After his training he was promoted to the main company and performed with them extensively. His dance dreams led him to a career with the Dayton Ballet, where he was a featured performer for a number of years.
After a hiatus and upon the recommendation of a former ballet alumni turned ballroom professional, Isaac rekindled his passion for dance at Arthur Murray's in Dayton. He is a sought after instructor and loves sharing his passion for the art of ballroom dancing with the entire Arthur Murray family.
Tiffeny is a highly trained and versatile dancer, having studied ballet, lyrical, jazz and hip-hop at her hometown studio, the Eagle Dance Center. During her thirteen years with EDC's competition team, Tiffeny won numerous titles nationwide. She later joined the faculty and taught all levels at EDC and is currently an award winning choreographer and co-director for this school's competition team.
Tiffeny earned a B.F.A. with Distinction in Dance from Ohio State University in December of 2010. She became a sought after advanced department teacher at Arthur Murray's while still in her apprenticeship program. Now a certified instructor, Tiffeny is helping build our competitive team at Arthur Murray's!
