Education
ROBERT CORDOBA
World Champion • U.S. Open Champion • Hall of Fame Inductee • Master Certified Instructor • Event Director
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Phone: (626) 536-2507 • Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Robert Cordoba
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Robert Cordoba is an internationally recognized West Coast Swing champion, instructor, coach, choreographer, judge, event director, DJ, emcee, and mentor with more than 40 years of experience in competitive and social dance.
A former U.S. and World Champion, Robert has dedicated more than three decades to teaching and promoting West Coast Swing worldwide. Traveling an average of 40 weekends per year for more than 35 years, he has taught dancers and professionals throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific.
His competitive career includes 2 World Championship titles, 7 U.S. Open Championship titles, 4 consecutive USA Grand National titles, and 4 consecutive N.A.S.D.E. titles, along with numerous Champion and Invitational Jack & Jill and Strictly Swing victories.
Since 2024, Robert has served as one of the Event Directors of Florida Dance Magic (FDM) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, helping oversee the planning, organization, and execution of the annual West Coast Swing event.
Beyond his competitive accomplishments, Robert has played a significant role in the growth of West Coast Swing, helping establish and develop dance communities across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. He is also dedicated to professional education through the Global Professional Dance Instructors Association (G.P.D.I.A.), where he conducts judges' training and teacher certification programs and holds the prestigious designation of Master Certified Instructor.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
DANCE CAREER
International Latin
Robert began his competitive dance career at the age of 16, competing in International Latin.
As a member of two U.S. International Latin Formation Teams, he achieved:
Robert subsequently spent two years living and training in London, competing as one of the top U.S. Amateur International Latin dancers and representing the United States at major competitions throughout Europe.
West Coast Swing
In 1990, Robert transitioned to West Coast Swing. Within two years, he captured his first U.S. Open Swing Dance Championship title, beginning one of the most successful competitive careers in the history of the dance.
Over the following decades, Robert established himself as one of West Coast Swing's most accomplished competitors while simultaneously building an international reputation as a teacher, coach, choreographer, judge, and ambassador for the dance.
EVENT DIRECTION & EVENT PROFESSIONAL
Florida Dance Magic — Event Director
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 2024–Present
Robert serves as one of the Event Directors of Florida Dance Magic (FDM), an annual West Coast Swing event in South Florida.
In this role, Robert contributes to the planning, development, organization, and production of the event, working with staff, instructors, judges, DJs, competitors, and attendees to create a high-quality dance experience.
His responsibilities include event planning and logistics, staff coordination, programming, instructor and judge coordination, entertainment, social dancing, and overall event execution.
Event Industry Experience
Throughout his career, Robert has served in a wide range of professional event roles, including:
He has worked at dance events throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific.
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING & EDUCATION
For more than 35 years, Robert has traveled extensively as a professional West Coast Swing instructor, averaging approximately 40 weekends each year teaching workshops, private lessons, intensives, and coaching programs.
His teaching career has taken him throughout:
Robert was among the first group of professionals to help establish thriving West Coast Swing communities:
His approach combines technical development, musicality, connection, styling, partnership skills, performance, competition preparation, and social dance.
JUDGING
Robert has judged virtually every major West Coast Swing event throughout his career, including multiple appearances as a judge at:
He brings decades of competitive and teaching experience to the judging process, with a deep understanding of technique, partnership, musicality, performance, and social dance.
CHOREOGRAPHY & ENTERTAINMENT
Robert's professional work extends beyond competitive and social dance.
Dance Fever
Grand Finalist – 3rd Overall
Robert competed on the nationally televised dance program Dance Fever, finishing 3rd overall.
Television & Commercials
Robert has appeared in national television commercials for:
He has also appeared in television programming throughout his career.
Celebrity Choreography
Alongside former partner Deborah Szekely, Robert choreographed the wedding dance for:
Danny Elfman
Grammy and Emmy Award Winner • Academy Award Nominee
and
Bridget Fonda
Actress
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION
Global Professional Dance Instructors Association — G.P.D.I.A.
Master Certified Instructor
Robert is actively involved in developing the next generation of dance professionals through the Global Professional Dance Instructors Association.
His professional education responsibilities include:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Robert is currently available for:
Private Lessons
Individualized instruction for dancers of all levels.
Workshops & Intensives
Focused instruction for social dancers, competitors, and professionals.
Coaching
Competition preparation, performance development, technique, musicality, connection, and styling.
Choreography
Wedding dances, performances, showcases, special events, and productions.
Judging
Experienced judging for West Coast Swing competitions and events.
Event Direction & Consulting
Event planning, programming, staff coordination, judging, production, and dance-event consulting.
DJ Services
Dance-event DJ services with extensive knowledge of West Coast Swing and related social dance styles.
G.P.D.I.A. Teacher Certification
Professional instructor and judge training and certification.
HALL OF FAME & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
World Swing Dance Hall of Fame
Inducted Member
California Swing Dance Hall of Fame
Inducted Member
Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Hall of Fame
Inducted Member
G.P.D.I.A.
Master Certified Instructor
Dance Action Magazine
"Best Classic Swing Dancer"
U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships
"Social Dancer" Award Recipient
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Born and raised in South Pasadena, California, Robert has also lived in London and Boston and now resides in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Outside of dance, Robert is a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams, and USC Trojans.
CONTACT
Robert Cordoba
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Phone: (626) 536-2507
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Robert Cordoba
Available for:
Private Lessons • Workshops • Intensives • Coaching • Choreography • Judging • Event Direction • Consulting • MC Services • DJ Services • G.P.D.I.A. Teacher Certification
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