[dance dream]
Professional dancer Alexandr Borodko recently made his longtime dream a reality by opening Majestic Dance Studio with his wife Sara at 10460 German Blvd. The studio offers a variety of ballroom dance classes for all skill levels. Borodko started ballroom dancing at age 8 in his hometown of Minsk, Belarus, and earned a bachelor’s degree in ballroom dance and choreography from the Belarusian University of Culture. He emigrated to the U.S. nearly 15 years ago.
[high-tech fitness]
Local resident Don Eisenberg didn’t skip a beat after selling his family business, MMG Corporation, which designs and manufactures men’s neckwear and accessories. He turned around and opened The Exercise Coach, a national franchise of innovative, high-tech fitness studios. The first two locations are in Webster Groves and Town & Country, with plans for two more in the area. Catering to busy professionals and boomers, the program includes two 20-minute sessions a week using bio-adaptive exercise technology with the assistance of personal coaches.
[safer products]
Two St. Louis dads, Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbs, have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to safe cleaning products. Through their desire for all-natural household cleaning products, they launched the Better Life line, now available in Target stores throughout the St. Louis region. The products, which have artistic labels and clever names like I Can See Clearly, Wow!, are plant-derived and free of fragrances, sulfates and petroleum-based ingredients.
[more goodwill]
MERS Goodwill has moved from its previous location in University City to a new, 15,300-square-foot retail store at 7531 Olive Boulevard. “Our new location will provide a better shopping experience for donors and shoppers in the area,” says Dr. Lewis Chartock, president and CEO.
[style & convenience]
Amini’s rug gallery has undergone a transformation at its Chesterfield location. The new department features an open layout and state-of-the-art lighting so customers can view selections in a more home-like atmosphere. More than 400 new rugs have been added to the display, which is categorized by style. Customers now have the option to custom color, pattern and size.
