Coaches

Head Coach: Brian Nash

Brian Nash has been a professional dance instructor for over 25 years and is a certified member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and the National Dance Council of America. With Rutgers Ballroom, Brian teaches the team classes in the American and International styles of dance.

Brian Nash was instrumental in establishing the Rutgers University Ballroom Club and Team in 1992 in response to the combined enthusiasm of Brian Nash and Rutgers University students who wanted a deeper exposure to Ballroom and Latin dances.

Brian Nash successfully runs Nash Dancenter and has won numerous Top Teacher and Top Studio awards at the Ohio Star Ball, Manhattan DanceSport Classic, Capital DanceSport Championships, Empire DanceSport, Maryland DanceSport, New Jersey State Open and many more.

Assistant Coach: Iryna Pinihina

Crowned the 2006 United States National Professional Rising Star Latin Champion as well as the 2008 champion of the Southern States, Iryna Pinihina has earned top placements in numerous international competitions in the intervening years.

With Rutgers Ballroom, Iryna teaches the club and the team classes in the American and International styles of dance.