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Biography

Slava Stefanov and Jessica McMorrow are certified professional ballroom dance competitors and instructors.  They teach dance lessons to students of all ages and levels.  They are also available to perform at special events.  Please contact them at info@borntodanceballroom.com or 425.785.1800 for more information.

Slava Stefanov

Slava was born in Moscow. Soon after his birth, his parents moved to Sofia, Bulgaria, where Slava grew up and developed his dancing skills. He started dancing at eight years old and for many years he represented Bulgaria at ballroom dance competitions domestically and abroad, with great success. He turned professional in 2005. After living for a brief time in Norway, he received an invitation to live and work in Orange County, CA.

Some highlights from his accomplishments include:

•2 time Bulgarian National Professional Standard Champion
•US Open Professional Rising Star Standard Finalist
•16th in the European Professional Standard Championships
•18th in the World Professional Standard Championships

After many years of competing successfully in the International Standard division, Slava decided to compete professionally in American Style Smooth, a related style of ballroom dance that allows greater creativity and freedom of movement. He is currently dancing with Jessica McMorrow.

Slava teaches all styles of ballroom dance and is available for Pro/Am competition.


Photo by Chris Hansen Photography

Jessica McMorrow

Jessica is a professional ballroom dance teacher and performer. She is currently competing with Slava Stefanov in the Professional Smooth division, which includes the waltz, tango, foxtrot, and Viennese waltz. She is certified as a dance instructor with the U.S. Terpsichore Association.

Some highlights from her professional accomplishments include:

•US National Professional 9 Dance Finalist
•Rising Star Rhythm Champion, City Lights Ball 2010, Hollywood Dancesport Championships 2009, Autumn Dance Classic 2009, Volunteer State Dance Challenge 2008
•Open Professional Rhythm Champion, Seattle Star Ball 2007-08
•Rising Star Smooth Champion, Seattle Star Ball 2008

Jessica has been dancing since the age of seven and is experienced in a variety of dance forms. Her early dance experience was in classical ballet, and she trained intensively as a ballet major at the Washington Academy of Performing Arts conservatory program.

In addition to her dance training, Jessica holds a BA in history from the University of Washington. She also teaches yoga, which is her second love after dancing. She was born and raised in the Seattle area.