CHRISTINA PENATELLO

CHRISTINA PENATELLO, Manager of the Westwood Fred Astaire School of Dance and the daughter of Charles and Jean Penatello (Area Franchisors), is a former World Mambo Champion with FABIAN SANCHEZ of "DANCING WITH THE STARS", and a former United States American Rhythm Finalist. At age 3, Christina's background in dance began with ballet, tap, and jazz, along with gymnastics. Being inspired by her parents, Charles and Jean Penatello, and their championship titles, Christina began ballroom dancing at the age of eight. She presently coaches for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios around the country.