Hannah Cole

Hannah won her first dance competition aged 7, free-styling to “She wore an itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny-yellow-polka-dot Bikini" at a talent show in Northern California. Upon discovery of partner dance in 1993, she became determined to share it with the World. She has since contributed to nearly every aspect of the ballroom profession as a teacher to thousands of students across the US, coach, dance director, studio consultant, trainer of teachers, performer and competitor. She has worked, competed and performed throughout the US and abroad. Among other achievements, she was a 2004 Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Smooth finalist, placed in the top half of the World at the Blackpool Dance Festival and has won countless Top Teacher awards competing in all styles and levels. Her technical precision, innovative teaching techniques and genuine love of people have made her a most requested instructor and coach. She makes learning to dance easy and fun!

In 2012, Hannah was recruited to Las Cruces, New Mexico - where she currently resides - to establish and direct the New Mexico State University DanceSport concentration – one of only three degree granting ballroom dance programs in the United States. As director and assistant professor, her mission to develop highly trained collegiate DanceSport athletes and globally competitive DanceSport alumni is seen to fruition as her graduates enter the workforce bringing heightened levels of skill and integrity to the ballroom profession. Most recently in 2015, Hannah was honored with Congressional Recognition for her achievements with the DanceSport Company and her positive representation of the Southern New Mexico region.

Hannah is the residing USA Dance Director of College Network and former co-organizer of the National Collegiate DanceSport Championships. She is co-author of the 2015 DVIDA Silver American Rhythm Syllabus manual, a successful trainer for professional certifications, a Pro DVIDA regional examiner (since 2006) and holds professional certifications in American style Rhythm and Smooth, and International style Standard and Latin with DIVDA, ISTD and Terpsichore.