Meet the Team
Stephanie Montejano
Studio Owner & Lead Instructor
Marcus Viana
Lead Male Instructor
With 20 years of dance and performance experience, Marcus Viana brings an exciting international perspective, exceptional versatility, and a lifelong passion for dance to Tristan’s Dance Studio.
Originally from Brazil, Marcus built his career as both a performer and competitive dancer, with accomplishments that include appearing as a professional on Brazil’s Dancing with the Stars and being awarded the prestigious title of Brazil’s Top Rising Star. His experience spans the stage, competitive dance floor, and teaching studio, giving his students the benefit of an instructor who understands both the artistry and technical discipline behind great dancing.
Marcus is also an accomplished competitive coach. His students regularly earn first-place finishes in competition, reflecting his ability to develop dancers while bringing out their individual strengths, confidence, and performance quality.
Deeply rooted in the dances of his native Brazil, Marcus specializes in Brazilian Zouk, Samba, and other Brazilian dance styles, while also bringing extensive experience in Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, and Ballroom dancing. His broad background allows students to explore everything from the connection and fluidity of Zouk to the passion of Argentine Tango, the energy of Salsa and Bachata, and the elegance and technique of Ballroom.
As an instructor, Marcus combines technical knowledge, musicality, performance experience, and authentic cultural understanding. Whether working with a social dancer taking their first steps or an experienced student looking to elevate their technique and performance, his goal is to challenge each dancer while helping them become more confident, expressive, and connected on the dance floor.
At Tristan’s Dance Studio, Marcus offers students the opportunity to learn from a professional whose career has taken him from Brazil’s national spotlight to the dance floor here in Central Florida—bringing a little of Brazil with him every time he teaches.💃🕺
Spiro Marko
3x Greek Champion & Lead Studio Coach
With a career spanning decades and continents, Spiro Marko brings an extraordinary depth of competitive, professional, and coaching experience to Tristan’s Dance Studio.
A three-time Greek Champion, Spiro is an internationally trained 10-Dance expert, giving him extensive experience across both the Standard and Latin disciplines of competitive ballroom dancing. His expertise extends into American Style Ballroom, where he works as an experienced coach, helping dancers develop stronger technique, partnership, musicality, and performance quality.
Before coming to the United States, Spiro owned and operated his own dance studio in Greece, building his reputation as both a dancer and instructor. He later made a successful professional debut in the United States, where his career expanded into training and coaching both professional and amateur dancers.
Spiro’s experience goes well beyond competition. As a professional host, he understands how to create energy in a room, connect with people, and make dancing feel as social and enjoyable as it is technically rewarding. That combination of championship-level knowledge and an engaging personality makes him equally at home coaching serious dancers, working with fellow professionals, or helping social students become more comfortable and confident on the dance floor.
At Tristan’s Dance Studio, Spiro serves as a Lead Studio Coach, bringing an international perspective and a wealth of experience to our teaching team. Whether a student wants to refine their technique, strengthen their partnership, prepare for performance or competition, or simply become a better social dancer, Spiro brings the knowledge of a champion and the perspective of a lifelong dance professional to every lesson.
International experience. Championship credentials. A lifetime dedicated to dance.