Kathryn Elser-Hammitt – Studio Franchisee

Kathryn started her career with Arthur Murray as a student, after she graudated college with a B.A. Then she was trained as an instuctor in the Long Beach Studio, shortly after becoming one of the top specialist for Arthur Murray. She moved through the ranks became a dance instructor, professional competitor, new student counslor, supervisor, manger, and then a franchisee of the Upland and Riverside Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Eventualy she sold the Riverside Arthur Murray and 2008 her and her husband moved the studio from Upland to Montclair. Building the Montclair Arthur Murray from the ground up creating a world class dance studio. Now Kathryn’s passion is in helping her instructors develop to their fullest potential and being a proud mother to her beautiful son, Nicholas, and wife to her wonderful husband Steve.




Steve Hammitt – Studio Franchisee

Steve started taking dance lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio as a student. His dedication and drive propelled him to a gold level. He dances everything and has competed in various dance competitions. Steve built the Arthur Murray of Montclair from the ground up. Steve is a great leader, business man, Rotarian, and father.


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Tatyana Heath- Instructor

Tatyana is an experienced teacher and dancer. She has been dancing for 25 years and enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with all her students. Born and raised in the country of Kazakhstan, Tatyana grew up learning international ballroom dance. She studied for 12 years before becoming the champion of Kazakhstan in standard program and took first place in many Ballroom competitions. Tatyana came to the US in 2007, successfully completing her certification at Arthur Murray and has been teaching at the Montclair Studio providing excellent customer service to the students.



Anthony Whitacre- Instructor

Anthony started dancing at a very early age, at the age of 15 he had started teaching Colorguard and Cheer. By age seventeen, he had competed all around the U.S. and has come within the top three in the world. For the past seven years, Anthony has made his home in the ballroom dance industry. He loves teaching and loves interacting with people. A certified Zumba instructor and experienced choreographer, Anthony finds that the place he loves most is on the dance floor working with his students. Recently moving back to California from the Midwest, where he has competed in many ballroom competitions and performances, Anthony feels he can make Arthur Murray Montclair his new dance home.

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Deedee Morales- Coordinator

DeeDee joined the Arthur Murray Montclair family as the front desk recieptionist, in 2005. she was looking for a way to use her mangerial and administrative skills that she had aquired over the years. She moved from recieptionst to counslor to office manger. DeeDee will be happy to take your call and answer any questions that you may have anytime (909) 920-3066. You can also stop by the studio Monday thru Friday, and DeeDee will be glad to assist you in beginning your dancing journey.



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Arthur Lechuga- Coordinator

Art joined the Arthur Murray Montclair four years ago and has been a part of the family since. An accomplished dancer and choreographer.

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