About
Everyone need encouragement when starting to learn new skill. I create fun and relaxing atmosphere duriour our dance lesson, so you can enjoy making progress and become a better leader/follower. My goal to make you a dancer everyone in the room want to dance with!
I have 5 years of experience helping my students to achieve their goals. Starting with social dancing to competition I will be by your side every step of the way!
I am Dvida certified with honors in 2015
I really enjoy meeting people and helping them to become comfortable with dancing in any social settings. Shy people become more confident and not only on the dance flour. I enjoy to organize little events for my students to go to dinner and then dance together. I’m happy to be a part of dance community in Venice, FL and I miss my students, who all became my friends in Overland Park,KS.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, we chat a little to establish your dancing goal, past dance experience or no experience, and find out what you like in terms of music. I will show you 5 dance elements( it is a simple steps we will form out moves from). I will show you leading/following exercise. We will talk about how do we communicate with our partner during dancing( non-verbally) If students not sure what dances they want to learn first, I will recommend introductory program, which is like a sampler of dances. You will experience different styles and we will pick a few that you love the most.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was born in Ukraine and start dancing very early. Since a little girl when people would as me what I want to be when I grow up, I new I will be a dancer. I have a teaching degree from Ukraine. I received extensive Ballroom training at Teah Ballroom, Overland Park,KS and received DVIDA certification with Honors.
My students went from social Ballroom dancing to exiting competition experience, where took first places. We participated and compited in Heart of America DanceSpot competition. We are planing to do so this year in August!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard lesson price for Bronze level student is $85.
New comers price is $70(social ease)
If student committing to pakege of 10 15 20 or 50 lesson, they will get a discount of if $5 $10 $15 and $20 relatively.
How did you get started teaching?
In Ukraine I started teaching very early in my 20s. In United States states I start teaching in 2007 at Arthur Murray studio in Overland Park, KS
I moved to Venice,FL in July 2018 and teaching in Sarasota aria as well as Kansas City and Overland Park.
What types of students have you worked with?
I worked with coupler who want learn together, spend more quality time together, exercise and have fun.
I worked with single ladies, who want to learn Latin or smooth dancing, how to follow the leader, how to have proper arm styling, Cuban motions or put a routine together.
I worked with a single gentlemen, who are interested in soicial dancing and men who want to become really good and be the partner everyone wants to dance with.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I’m really exited for coming up Heart of America Competition that is coming up second week of August. I just moved to Venice ,FL and exited to go dancing at the location life music places on the beach 🏖 and meet new friends and potential students!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Fallow your intuition when picking instructor. We should meet in person which will help you to decide. Most people love my methods of teaching. I teach most styles of dancing and very encouraging. My students show high level of progress and want learn more and more!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think about your availability and possibly dances you want to start with. If not sure about dances, it is ok 👌. I will show you most of Ballroom styles and you can make your pick after trying dances recommended for you as the best to start.