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.
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.
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!
