Name:  Ajay S. and his wife, Julie H.

Ages:  48, 52

Town you live in:  Downers Grove

How long have you been dancing?  Almost 4 years

How long have you been at Celebrity?  Since it opened in 2006 (except for a 1-year break)

Reason you started dancing:  When Julie was in Singapore at the Raffles Hotel, she saw a ballroom dance group one night.  She loved the big band orchestra, the pretty party dresses and the fancy suits, but mainly the grace and ease of the dancing couples.  Ever since she’s wanted to take ballroom dance lessons, and when a dance studio opened up next to our favorite Indian restaurant, I signed us up.

What is your favorite part of dancing?  Julie likes our doing something fun with the friends we’ve met at Celebrity.  I like getting into the rhythm of the music.