Denver Meet Us

Sari Tolpen

Sari Tolpen began her career with Arthur Murray in St. Louis, MO, in 1985. She moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1988 spending nearly 15 years training, teaching, and learning the many facets of the dance world with some of the top ranked teachers/dancers in the business. Sari was certified by the World Professional Dance Teachers Association in 1989. Sari moved to Denver, CO, to open an Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio in December of 2002. Sari has competed in Ballroom and Latin styles and continues to perform exhibitions. She has consistently won top teacher and top studio awards. Sari continues to share her love of dance with staff and students alike.

Juan Castillo

Juan is world certified by the World Professional Dance Teachers Association in more than 30 dances, including ballroom, Latin, social, and country western. Juan also competes and performs exhibitions in both smooth and Latin dances. He has won several top teacher awards for professional/amateur competitions and exhibitions. As a counselor in the studio, one of Juan's main jobs is to assist students and instructors in designing and evaluating dance programs.

Isaac Lynn

Isaac Lynn taught theatre and music from 1999 to 2004. His dance, musical, and theatre background brings a creative element to his students' lessons. Since joining us in 2005, Isaac's enthusiam has touched all of his students and peers. His current training consists of more than 25 dances, including ballroom, Latin, swing, and country western styles.

Danny Hernandez

Danny joined Arthur Murray Dance Studios in 2006. He had been dancing hip-hop and break dancing previously for about 8 years. His musicality partially comes from playing the drums. Danny's positive outlook and caring nature are among many of the attributes that his students appreciate about his teaching. His teaching qualifications include all forms of social dance: ballroom, latin, swing, and country western.

Kim Corrighan

Kim Corrighan began her Arthur Murray career in Beverly Hills in the beginning of 2006. A native of Colorado, she returned to her home state in September of 2007. Kim's performance background in stage and film shines through in her ballroom dancing. Her teaching skills are well versed, ranging from the novice through the advanced dancer. Her energy and enthusiasm create a fun and exciting atmosphere for all of her student

Emily Lueck

Emily Lueck has been with Arthur Murray Dance Studios since 2004. She joined the Denver team in 2008. She brings her love of social interaction and musical background to her teaching. Emily plays percussion and base guitar. Dancing is another venue for her to express the joy of music and express herself rhythmically. Her students, novice to advance, will appreciate her sincerity, experience and talent.

Evan Collier

Evan has been involved with music and dance most of his life. His musical background includes music theory, playing the guitar and playing the piano. He has also participated and taught cotillion classes. Now that Evan has joined the Denver Arthur Murray studio in 2008, he brings his talent of music, dance and teaching to all of our students. He is skilled in over 20 dances and enjoys teaching and dancing each and every one of them at all skill levels.

Evelyn Ortiz