Grace (12) and Anna Galatioto (10) can't wait to hit the dance floor at Dancing Stars of Greenwich for Abilis! They are dancing for their uncle Seth Ritch, who is an Abilis client, and all of his friends. Grace and Anna attend Greenwich Country Day School and dance at Greenwich Dance Studio. This is their first foray into ballroom dancing and they are loving it!
Anna and Grace are paired with Fred Astaire Professional Elmar
Elmar began ballroom dancing in Germany at the age of 7, and through the years successfully competed in many Regional, National and International competitions. Upon completion of the extensive German training to become a certified dance instructor, he was immediately offered a position as Assistant Manager and Dance Instructor at one of the largest German dancing schools in Munich, Germany.
In January 2007, Elmar joined Fred Astaire Dance Studios as an owner and Director of the Brookfield, CT location and with the success of that studio he and his wife opened a second studio in Greenwich where he continues to pursue his passion for dancing. Under his direction and instruction, the Greenwich Fred Astaire Dance Studio's students and certified instructors have won top placements in competitions and enjoy the magic of dance.
