Ian McAreavy is a nationally ranked competitor in all four Dancesport styles. He has taught Ballroom and Latin dancing for over 15 years for NCSU, UNC, and UNCC as well as private studios. Outside of dance, Ian is the lead entomologist at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham.

Madison Burnette is a nationally ranked USA Dance competitor at the Open level in American Smooth and International Latin and helps coach Latin and Rhythm for the NCSU ballroom dance team. Outside of dance, she works as an Environmental Scientist based in Raleigh.