Current Instructors
Jamie Marshall
Jamie’s unique style of dancing and instructing are keys to her success. After winning six UCWDC World Line Dance titles, she officially retired from competition in January, 2000. Jamie was voted the “Favorite Female Line Dancer” at the 2000 UCWDC Star Awards as well as nominated for the UCWDC Star Awards “Favorite Female Line Instructor” for the 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005.
In 2013, Jamie was nominated as Female Personality of the Year and her dance “Rockin the Wagon Wheel” was nominated as Beginner Dance of the Year. Jamie’s choreography includes the classics, Backstreet Attitude, Bomshel Stomp, Sho’Nuf, Atlantis, and many others that continue to be a favorite at dance events throughout the world. Jamie continues to travel promoting, instructing, choreographing, judging and entertaining at many dance events thoughout the USA. Jamie works closely with Marco Club Connection in Nashville to offer consulting on new artists and releases. Recently, Jamie was contacted by the Robert’s Western World regarding line dance opportunities at the historic Nashville Palace.
Jamie and husband, Barney, are directors for the Ft. Wayne Dance for All held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Ft. Wayne Dance for All is one of longest running dance events and is considered one of the best in the United States. The Ft. Wayne Dance for All offers over 100 workshops in all styles of dance: line, swing, hustle, two-step, clogging, lindy, ballroom and more…including LineLessons.com, NTA, ZUMBA, LaBlast and High Tech DJ; Dancing to your Computer!
Years: 2015, 2026
thejamiemarshall@att.net
http://www.ftwaynedanceforall.com
Dustin Valcalda & Sierra Gil
Sierra Gil is a Reno, Nevada native, and Dustin Valcalda was born and raised in Truckee, California, but moved to Reno in 2006.
Dustin and Sierra both started their dancing journeys in 2013, with Sierra beginning in ballroom dancing and Dustin jumping head-first into line dancing after being dragged to a country bar by his friends.
Around 2017, their paths crossed when Sierra started venturing into the line dance scene in which Dustin was already well-established as a DJ and instructor. Since then, Dustin and Sierra fully immersed themselves into the line dance culture, competing in various line dance and choreography competitions. Sierra has competed in the United Country Western Dance Council (UCWDC), becoming a 2-time Overall Champion in regional line dance competitions with plans to continue competing. Dustin competed in the Vegas Dance Explosion choreography competition, winning a teaching spot with his dance Just Wait. In addition, Dustin competed in the United States Line Dance Choreography Championships (USLDCC) and won the Phrased Division finals with his dance Iconic. Two years later, Dustin and Sierra competed together with their co-choreography in USLDCC, winning 10 placements, and becoming the Overall Champions for the 2024-2025 season with Transcendental Cha, earning them a teaching slot at World Dance Masters.
They also just debuted as event directors in Reno, NV, hosting the Biggest Little Iconic Summer Stompdown (BLISS), with the “I” paying homage to Dustin’s winning dance. Their first event was a huge success, and they are already planning next year’s event!
Dustin and Sierra have two co-choreographed dances that have made it to the Top 10 on CopperKnob: Had Some Help earned #3 and Boots on Bars earned #1. Both were nominated for the Line Dance Association Hall of Fame, and Boots on Bars is a finalist! These two are their most popular dances, along with Check This, Shot for Shot, Flow Rider, and Steal My Thunder. Sierra and Dustin love choreographing to upbeat songs with pop/funky/street rhythms.
Something Dustin and Sierra always emphasize is that line dancing is all about having fun! It’s perfect for all ages, and a great way to stay active, both physically and mentally. Everyone messes up and everyone struggles to learn a dance at one point or another, so it’s important to not get discouraged. Just keep trying and make sure you are enjoying the journey!
Dustin and Sierra are so honored that their dances are reaching global audiences, and are grateful for everyone’s support. Their biggest goal is to continue choreographing dances that people love dancing to. They look forward to being on staff at Dance for a Cure and supporting a great cause!
Years: 2026
NLDA@nvlinedance.com