Istvan Cserven is an official United States NDCA Adjudicator and highly sought after-Coach, Trainer and Examiner. He has spent over 20 years with Fred Astaire Dance Studios, serving as Instructor, Dance Director, Studio Manager, Examiner and Regional Trainer. He has worked with students and high-level amateurs alike, leading them to several National titles. Additionally, he has worked as a regular Coach for the Harvard, MIT and Brown University ballroom dance teams. Prior to joining the Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Istvan enjoyed a successful competitive career, obtaining the title of Hungarian Standard Ballroom Champion, three-times Vice-Hungarian 10-Dance Champion, and was a member of the National Champion Latin Formation Team. During this time, he also coached competitive couples of all levels and ages, as well as the Hungarian Latin Youth Champions. About his passion and profession, Istvan says, “I love to see people grow in all aspects of their life through developing their dance ability.”

ACHIEVEMENTS
All levels of Certification and Examinations in American, International Styles, and Theatre Arts with Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Fellow of the U.S. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing in International Ballroom, and Licentiate in International Latin
Several Regional Top-Teacher Awards with Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Hungarian National International Standard/Ballroom Champion
3-Time Hungarian National Ten Dance Vice-Champion
Hungarian National Latin Formation Champion