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Latin Ballroom Dance with Mariia U.

Los Angeles, California

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 80 and under
Teaching since 2010

    Get Latin ballroom dance lessons designed to be fun, exciting, and easy, from an experienced dance instructor.

    Mariia Usanina started dancing at the age of 4. She has won several titles, including U.S national titles, in Latin and ballroom dancesport styles. She also represented Russia in the 10-dance championship. Mariia specialize in social and competitive ballroom dance for all ages. Whether you seek the best training for competition, or just a fun way to get fit and learn some new steps, she will help you reach your goal. She will teach you effective technique, and styling, for all levels in the multiple styles of dance.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-9:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $125

    About Mariia U.

    Mariia Usanina Is a nationally and internationally recognized and acclaimed Russian dancer and choreographer who established a distinguished career as a result of her exceptional level of talent and ability. She has been in the Russian dance industry for about 20 years. Her exceptional talent and acclaim have made her one of the leading dancers and choreographers in Russia and internationally. In 2017, Mariia Usanina arrived in the United States and during her stay competed and won several prestigious prizes and titles. Among her notable achievements as a dancer are: - Ohio Star Ball, USA, Columbus (OH), Amateur Latin 5th Place - Hollywood Dancesport Championships, USA, Universal City (CA), Amateur Latin Open 1st Place - Embassy Ballroom Championships, USA, Irvine (CA), Amateur Latin 6th Place - International Grand Ball DanceSport Championships, USA, Burlingame (CA), Amateur Latin Scholarship 3rd Place - Desert Classic DanceSport Festival, USA, Palm Desert (CA), Amateur Latin 2nd Place - Millennium DanceSport Championships, USA, Orlando (FL), Amateur Latin - 4th Place - Emerald Ball DanceSport Championships, USA, Los Angeles (CA), Adult Open Championship International Latin – 3rd Place - Harvard Invitational 2017, USA, Cambridge (MA), Amateur Championship Latin -1st Place Mariia is a member of the Russian Dance Sport Federation. As one of the leading Russian dancers, she represented the country in international competitions. Mariia Usanina worked as a dance teacher at dance studios in Russia. As an expert and guest choreographer, Mariia Usanina was invited to conduct seminars and workshops. Mariia is an expert choreographer with extraordinary abilities who has made immense contributions to the dance and dancesport industry.
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    Experience

    Ballroom dance instructor

    Jan, 2012 - Mar, 2017

    Dance Sport Club "Duet" -

    - Teaching groups and individuals dance lessons - Accompanying children to dance competitions - Creating choreography for performances

    Professional ballroom dance instructor, performer, and choreographer

    Jun, 2019 - Mar, 2021

    VMG Dance School

    - Private lessons and group classes - Creating choreography for festivals, holidays and other activities - Preparing children's and adults for dance competitions - Pro-Am dance competition's (Professional teacher and Amateur client)

    Rhythmics teacher

    Sep, 2015 - Jan, 2017

    Pre-school educational institution "Kindergarten № 423"

    - Organizing rhythmics classes for kids of different levels of training - Creating dance numbers for showcases

    Languages

    Russian

    Native Proficiency

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