Karyn Anastasio began her career in the hospitality industry as a Catering Chef in New York City. After fifteen years in the kitchen, she transitioned to Front of House operations. In the following years, Ms. Anastasio served as Banquet Manager for Non-Game days at CitiField, held positions in Catering Sales and Management for all of David Burke's properties, and later contributed her expertise at Jean-Georges' Spice Market in the Meatpacking District.
She joined Tamarack Country Club after participating in the management team responsible for reopening the Rainbow Room in 2014. Karyn has been instrumental in coordinating Tamarack Country Club's involvement with the Greenwich Dancing Stars Gala each year. This year, she will transition from working behind the scenes to taking an active role on the dance floor.
Karyn is paired with Fred Astaire Professional Clemens
Clemens began dancing in Linz, Austria at the age of 15. After completing all of his examinations in dance school, he began competing in major dance competitions throughout Europe including the Austrian Open, German Open, Italian Open, Copenhagen Open, Czech Republic Open, and Blackpool.
He was recruited by the studio in 1998 and became the owner with his wife in 2001. During his time with Fred Astaire, he has won numerous New England regional championships as well as top teacher awards. Clemens has a degree in fashion and design from HBLA in Linz, Austria.
He works hard not only on the dance floor with his students, but also designing and making custom dresses for the studios competitive students, which he does in his free time.
