INSTRUCTORS
Amanda Showell Cook - Owner of Dancing on the shore, Professional Dance
Instructor
Amanda started dancing ballet and tap at 6 years old. Intrigued by her parents social
ballroom dance lessons she started taking ballroom dancing at the age of 9. From that time
Amanda knew ballroom dancing would be her life path. Amanda entered in her first
competition at the age of 10. From there Amanda would go on to become US Amateur Junior
Pro - am Champion in both International Latin & Standard and Ohio Star Ball ( aired on PBS
) Ladies Pro - Am Champion as well as US National Grand Finalist in International Standard,
Latin and American Smooth. Before turning professional Amanda went undefeated in the
International Standard for over a year.
In 1996 Amanda decided to turn professional and began teaching. Amanda competed in the
Professional International Standard division from 1996 - 2001. Some of her titles included
2000 & 2001 US PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR STANDARD
GRAND FINALIST
2001SOUTHEASTERN US RISING STAR PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION
2000 DANCESPORT MONTREAL RISING STAR
STANDARD CHAMPION
Amanda is proud to have instructed at some of the largest dance schools on the East Coast
.She is also the former coach of the Universty of Delaware & Princeton Universty Dance
Teams.
In 2001 Amanda decided to retire from professional competition. At that time she also
returned back to her native Eastern Shore of Maryland and began instructing in Easton. In
the past 6 years she has built "Dancing on the shore" which has now expanded to be in 3
locations. She is available for private & group instruction in International Standard, Latin,
American Smooth and Rhythm at all levels beginners to advance. Amanda is also Secretary
of the Easton Usa dance chapter. Amanda resides in Easton with her husband Earnest.
Anne Marie Duld - Student Instructor
Anne Marie began dancing January 2006 and it was love at first sight!She jumped in feet
first and participated in group and private lessons, with several highly skilled instructors, not
to mention many hours of practice.
Anne Marie competed Pro/Am in the "Jersey Shore Showcase" in March 2007.
She participated in the American Style Bronze category and won 1st place in all of her
freestyle dances as well as her Rumba showcase.
Anne Mare's dreams are to participate in National Ballroom Events such as the
Ohio Star Ball as well as becoming a Ballroom Dance Instructor. After much hard
work and training this summer with Amanda Showell, Anne Marie's dream came
true as she is now a Student Instructor. She specializes in American Style Smooth & Rhythm
at beginner levels for children and adults.Anne Marie is also on the Board of Directors of the
Easton Chapter of USA Dance
"Dancing on the Shore"
Ballroom dancing instruction on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland