Jessica McMorrow Jessica is experienced in a variety of dance forms, including International and American Style Latin & Ballrooom dancing. She competes professionally in American Rhythm (Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, and Mambo) and Smooth (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz) with her dance partner, Ross Pearce. Their recent accomplishments include winning 1st place in the 2007 Seattle Star Ball Open Professional American Rhythm, Rising Star Rhythm, and Open Professional Showdance events, and 1st Place in the 2007 Vancouver Open Professional American Rhythm event. Jessica has been dancing since the age of seven and began competing professionally in 2003. She teaches students of all ages and levels, and is available for Pro/Am competition. Jessica is a Member of the U.S. Terpsichore Association in Latin and Theater Arts, and an Associate of the Terpsichore in Standard and Smooth. Jessica's early dance experience was in classical ballet. In high school, she trained intensively at a performing arts conservatory, dancing corps and soloist roles in classical repertoire including Giselle, Swan Lake Act II, Carmen, La Bayadere, Nutcracker, Les Sylphides, and Coppelia. She has also studied a variety of other dance forms, including modern (Graham), character dance, Spanish flamenco dance, and Irish step dancing. Since coming to ballroom, Jessica has trained with numerous nationally and internationally respected coaches. In addition to her dance training, Jessica holds a BA in history from the University of Washington. She was born and raised in the Seattle area. To contact Jessica, please call (425) 785-1800 or email jessica@borntodancelatin.com.     Ross Pearce As a professional Dancesport instructor and competitor, Ross is certified by the U.S. Terpsichore Association in the following styles of ballroom dance: Latin, Rhythm, Smooth, Standard and Theatre Arts.  His articulated technique and presence on the dance floor make him a great teacher for both the social beginner and the competitive dancer. Ross teaches students of all ages and levels, and is available for Pro/Am competition. Ross competes professionally in American Rhythm (Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, and Mambo) and Smooth (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz) with his dance partner, Jessica McMorrow. Their recent accomplishments include winning 1st place in the 2007 Seattle Star Ball Open Professional American Rhythm, Rising Star Rhythm, and Open Professional Showdance events, and 1st Place in the 2007 Vancouver Open Professional American Rhythm event. Ross was trained at the prestigious dance program at Brigham Young University in Utah, where he refined his dancing and teaching techniques. In 2001, he began teaching and competing professionally. In addition to his extensive experience in ballroom and latin dance, Ross's dance background encompasses many different dance forms, including ballet, jazz, and modern.   Originally from Arizona, Ross moved to the Seattle area in January 2007. To contact Ross, please call (405) 487-7677 or email ross@dancesporteliteseattle.com.