About us

Melina Hamilton

Melina is half Greek, half Brazilian. She grew up in Athens and started dancing when she was 13 years old. She trained in contemporary dance with Fotis Metaxopulos. At age 23, Melina trained to teach Latin and Ballroom (American style) at the Gene Kelly Dance Studio in Athens. She also studied International style with Giuli Muzafiarova at the Protipo Kentro Horou in Athens. Melina also teaches Greek dances (Syrtaki, Hasapiko, Zeimbekiko and Kalamatiano).

Wanting to expand her knowledge in Latin American dancing, Melina moved to London to study at Semley Dance Studio, where she trained with Lydia Ungaretti and British Latin Champion Karen Hardy. Additionally, Melina is certified to teach African dance after a training programme with the Sacoba Theatre Company. In 2005, Melina studied yoga with Bikram Choudhury in Los Angeles and became a certified Bikram yoga teacher.
Melina enjoyed teaching at Kensington Dance Studio for eight years before opening Stardust Ballroom in April 2009.

Melina is a member of and certified by the ISTD. She has 15 years experience of teaching ballroom and latin dances.

Mark

Mark  has been dancing for over 15 years and has recently become a devotee of ballroom, latin and argentine tango. Mark is passionate about dancing and is the founder, and co-organiser with Melina, of Stardust Ball.

Stardust Ball

Stardust Ball is the trading name of Stardust Ball Limited. The company is owned by
Mark and Melina.