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About Peter and Linda

In January 2008, after much planning and a lot of hard work, Peter and Linda Goethche, opened the first franchised Fred Astaire Studio in the Madison area.

The journey to Madison wasn’t easy for Peter from Denmark or for Linda from the Czech Republic. They have been working together and separately for their entire lives to make their dream come true as directors and lead instructors of their own ballroom dance studio.

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Following his older brother, Peter entered the dance world at an early age.  He competed as an amateur all over the world including the United States.  He and his American partner won the American championship title in 1996. Peter was trained by some of the most famous and influential coaches in ballroom and Latin dancing. In addition, he graduated from business school, completed ADTV Dance Education Program, and trained many European professionals. His talents also include producing theatrical presentations.

Linda began her career as a gymnast and a dancer. She soon found that dancing more deeply fulfilled her creative nature. She represented the Czech Republic in many European competitions, as a junior team member.  Linda attended and graduated from ADTV Ballroom Education Program, one of the oldest in Europe. Her studies focused on dance technique, but also included costuming, design and construction of choreography giving her a wide range of experience.

Peter and Linda met in Germany. In addition to their deep personal relationship, they discovered they had the same goal of directing their own dance studio and pursuing their dancing dreams.  After working in European dance studios, it became clear that the business structure and focus did not match the Goethche’s vision. Peter had had a glimpse of the American Ballroom System and with more investigation, he and Linda decided they would embark on the journey of a lifetime to the United States.

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Ever the astute businessman, Peter sought out the most successful dance organization in the U.S. His research brought him to the Fred Astaire franchise. He found that the most successful and passionate franchisers were located here in Southern Wisconsin. Peter and Linda packed their bags and joined the Fred Astaire Team in Milwaukee to teach and learn the business practices of this flourishing region.

After 3 years of being part of the Fred Astaire Team, Peter and Linda are ready to open their hearts and share their passion for dance with you in their new studio on Madison’s west side. As lead dancers and instructors, they invite you do walk in and are sure that you’ll dance out!

Peter and Linda on CW Madison with Emmy Fink

Part 2 of Peter and Linda on CW Madison with Emmy

Video of Peter and Linda in the United States for the last 3 Years!!



 




Fred Astaire Dance Studio
7701 Mineral Point Rd.
Madison, WI 53717
Phone: 1-608-83DANCE.
Fax: 1-608-833-2500
Open From Mo-Th 12-9pm, Fr 1-10pm
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