Adam has been a leader in Charlottesville’s ballroom dance scene for more than
15 years, and he is the owner of award-winning Smooth Sailing Ballroom. Born
and raised in Albemarle County, he began teaching 16 years ago. Adam has won
multiple Top Teacher awards at dance competitions near and far. He has worked
with thousands of students, from high-level competitors and wedding couples, to
kids and individuals who just want to have fun and learn to dance. Smooth
Sailing Ballroom offers private lessons and group classes, and its main mission is
to make people happy through the art and joy of dance. When not on the dance
floor, Adam enjoys traveling, rock climbing, scuba diving, skiing, sailing, hiking,
yoga, mountain biking, acrobatics, cooking, woodworking and music.