Instructor/ Administrative Assistant

Roberto Martinez

Roberto is passionate about Salsa, Ballroom and Swing dancing and brings the best of him on the dance floor dancing and teaching. He discovered his love for dancing after Tatyana Frost patiently presented the fundamentals of dancing day by day. Roberto enjoys teaching beginners to start them off the right way! Roberto is very savvy in computers so he is a great asset for the dance studio. 

• He is an Engineer
• Loves flying airplanes
• He is about 'Star Wars'
• Loves Scuba diving 
• Holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in taekwondo

Tatyana Frost

Tatyana, the owner of The Way 2 Dance, teaches Ballroom, Salsa, Swing, and many more different dances. She is a very dedicated professional, teaching people of all ages and skill levels for over 19 years.

Originally from Lithuania, she started her career as a Professional Dance Instructor (American Style) in the USA in 2000. Dancing and fitness would become her life, and she has dedicated herself 100% to be successful.

Tatyana has performed and competed in many events with one of the nation’s most successful studios. She competed professionally in Rising American Smooth and Open American Smooth categories with her dance partner. Her passion for life and dance is contagious – come and catch the bug!

• She successfully competed in 2007 and took 1st Place at her 1st Figure Competition in both levels: her age category and in open category against all ages;
• Besides being a Certified Dance Professional, she has a degree as a Physician Assistant, Massage Therapist, and Oracle Database Developer;
• Her favorite sport is skiing;
• She starts her morning with a cup of black coffee and a piece of dark chocolate;
• Her favorite color is…. pearly white!

Hunter Whaley

Hunter Whaley is a full-time student and part-time dance instructor. He finds joy in being with people and enjoys dancing for the health benefits it brings. Dancing became a passion for him as the result of a gift certificate his parents gave him for his 18th birthday. He loves teaching the way 2 dance salsa, ballroom and swing and feels incredible rewarded with his students progress.

• He is a proud Eagle Scout from Troop 99, here in Brandon,FL;
• He is a Florida native and has lived in Brandon almost all his life;
• He has an adorable dog named Coco;
• He is an avid story writer;
• Besides dancing, he has a true passion for cooking.