Paul Stewart is a transplant from Poplar Bluff, MO who then moved to Naples, FL in 1986.  He teaches Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country and Western, and club style dances.  He has competed professionally on the Ballroom circuit making it to the finals in many competitions such as, Florida State Championships, Southeast Regional, and Holiday Classic in Vegas.  After a short time on the Swing circuit he also competed in Country and Western.  Some of his awards include 6 divisional championships and placing 4th in the 2003 UCWDC World Championships.  He is asked to teach and perform in shows all across Florida.  His journeys finally lead to the opening of his own studio in September 2003 as owner of Absolute Ballroom Company.  He has won over a dozen Top Teacher Awards all across the country as well as being awarded Florida Plus Top Teacher 2004, 2005, and 2006 and Top Teacher in World Points 2004 and 2006 as awarded by World Promotions.  Currently retired from professional competition, he travels with students across the world competing in such exotic locations as Cuba, Buenos Aires, Cancun, and Las Vegas.

Johnny PerMar moved from Orlando, FL to join Absolute Ballroom Company in Naples in March of 2006. He has been teaching ballroom dancing for twenty years. His extensive training and background in Ballroom, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Swing is truly reflected in his well-rounded knowledge and love for dance. Together with his partner Lisa, they have many accomplishments, including 2008 Harborview DanceSport Profesional Open Champions, two-time Florida State West Coast Swing Champions, US National Division One Champions, and Second in US National Cabaret Division. Currently he teaches, judges, competes professionally and with students. He and his partner continue to demonstrate beautiful chemistry on the dance floor.

Lisa Marion moved from Winter Haven, FL to join Absolute Ballroom Company in Naples in March of 2006. She began dancing and competing in the UCWDC circuit. In 1993, she began teaching ballroom dancing where she gained love and knowledge of all dances. It didn't take long to discover West Coast Swing as her favorite. Over the years, she has successfully competed in numerous competitions and continues to dedicate many hours to her dancing. Together with her partner Johnny, they have many accomplishments, including 2008 Harborview DanceSport Professional Open Champions, two-time Florida State West Coast Swing Champions, US National Division One Champions, and Second in US National Cabaret Division.

Kevin moved here from Nashville in September 2008 to join Absolute Ballroom Company.  he is the 2008 UCWDC open professional eight-dance champion.  He has been teaching more than twenty years and has trained extensively with some of the top world champions in American Smooth and Rhythm.  He has a well-rounded knowledge of ballroom, country and swing.  Kevin also holds a national dance competition in Nashville annually on Labor Day weekend called "Music City Dance Challenge" which continues to be one of the largest country and swing competitions in the nation.  One of Kevin's favorite moments was appearing on Good Morning America and teaching Charles Gibson how to two-step on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. 

Annie's professional dance career started shortly after relocating to Naples FL from Chelsea MI in 1981.  Prior to moving, sha had been involed with dance clubs in school and, after graduation, attended a jazz and dance course at the University of Michigan and was Assistant Coach to her high school dance team.  Only two weeks into her career, Annie started as a front-end specialist and then started training classes as a new teacher at an independent studio in Naples.  She teaches ballroom, latin and swing styles of dance, with continued training to ensure the most recent techniques in all dances.