Olga Akopova
Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Gilbert

How many years have you been in business?
2 years

What product or service do you offer?
Dance classes for adults and kids, group classes and private lessons, dance parties and fun events. Ballroom dancing, all different styles: waltz, tango, rumba, salsa, west-coast, swing, country, bachata and many more.
 
What makes your business different, competitive, or unique?
We care about our students' progress and making sure to provide the best service. We truly enrich people's lives.

What is the nicest thing a customer has ever said about your business?
This is my second home.
 
How has your business found value in your membership with the Gilbert Chamber?
We try to attend events and make more local connections to help the business grow.
 
What Motivates you professionally?
Our regional director, a very successful business woman, Ms. Albina Habrle.

What do you consider to be your greatest success?
Keeping up the business for 2 years already, making our customers happy. And also they were telling us how the studio had changed to a better place since we took it over.
 
Who do you look up to or admire?
Our regional director, a very successful business woman, Ms. Albina Habrle

When you're not working, where in Gilbert do you spend your time?
A lot of nice parks.