Martin Voight

Owner of East Towne Ballrooms in Milwaukee, WI. Nationally recognized Pro/Am competitor, former American Style Smooth and Rhythm competitor. NADTA registered instructor in all styles and licensed adjudicator. Martin is an active community dance leader and guest lecturer/instructor with many area dance organizations such as the VCR's, UW-Madison, Ripon College, and Wild Spaces Dance Co, and a contributing supporter of the WYDE Foundation. He also is the host to the Holiday Dance Spectacular Showcase, Wisconsin's premier Christmas ballroom event.

Susan Sperl

Susan was an American Smooth/Rhythm semi-finalist and an American Style 9-dance runner-up with Marty and a Pro competitor in International Ballroom.  She is trained in all styles and has been teaching since 1982.  One of Susan’s specialties is helping wedding couples prepare for their wedding and works with the majority of our wedding couples in planning their dancing for their special day.

Connie Reeves

Connie has been teaching ballroom since 1993. She formerly competed in 9 dance American Style and continues to do performances with Marty Voight. Her specialty is introducing beginning students to ballroom dance and she is available for private and group lessons. Connie regularily teaches American and International styles for community centers and groups in the Madison and Milwaukee area and founded Topline Studio. Connie is excited about sharing her love of dance and is taking on new students.

Matt Richardson

Bio coming soon

Faina Bursuk

Faina joined the staff of East Towne in April of 2007 and with her comes a long list of credentials. She is one of Milwaukee's leaders in children's ballroom instruction and is a part of many different dance programs city wide. Originally from Kiev, Ukrain, she holds a masters degree in Cinema and Theater Arts. From 1979 until 1992 she was a dance performer in the former USSR. She has been an influential personality on the Milwaukee ballroom dance scene since 1996.

Brienne Hale

Brienne has been competing in ballroom dancing since the age of 13 and is one of the most decorated amateur and professional ballroom dancers in the Midwest. She won four Junior National Titles in both American and International styles by the age of 16, was an Open Professional American Rhythm finalist with two different partners including Tony Dovolani from "Dancing with the Stars". Tony and Brienne won the Yankee Classic, and placed 4th in the World Open Mambo Championships and United States Open Professional Rhythm Championships, all by the age of 20. Brienne has also founded and operated two of the top area dance studios and won the "Top Female Teacher" award at the WI State Dancesport Championships in 2002. She enjoys working with dancers of all levels and is currently taking on new students.

Alex Otero

Alex has been a professional ballroom and latin dance instructor for over 5 years. Best known for his energetic and powerful, Latin dance performances, he brings an authentic and untapped, talent to the Professional Staff at East Towne. Alex is certified and trained in both American and International styles of dance and thoroughly enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels. Aside from the group classes he offers, Alex is available for private dance lessons by appointment.

New Staff:  East Towne Ballrooms staff are independent contractors. Qualified dance instructors interested in teaching opportunities and renting floor space at East Towne Ballrooms should contact Marty Voight. 

Visiting Coaches:  It has always been the policy to continuously bring in the greatest dance authorities and trainers to work with our staff and students and keep our school on the cutting edge in the dance world. Our list includes many world and US champions. Watch for announcements of visiting coaches and seminars, and contact us for rates and availability.