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Our instructors have a combined depth-of-training, experience, and teaching ability to offer you. Each has a unique way of making learning to dance fun.

 
Alex Alex Patsioukov, Owner  Born in Russia, Alex started dancing at age six, and one year later won first place in the South Russian youth championships. He continued to be a competitive dance champion throughout his youth.

Alex attended the Stavropol College of Art, graduating with highest honors in performing, teaching, and choreographing ballroom, Latin, ballet, character, jazz, and modern dance. After graduation, he performed worldwide with the Stavropol professional Cossack dance group.

Alex moved to the U.S. in 1999, following his dream to open Ballroom World and work with students and top world dance pros. Alex is married to the beautiful Yelena and has a son, Nikita Alexandrovich Patsioukov.

 
Janelle Erin Heslin  has been a student of movement for many years. She began focusing on dance in college while attending Missouri State University. While studying dance she discovered Pilates, one of the best bodies of work which focuses on creating greater range of motion throughout the body and also core strength and stability. After graduating with honors with a BFA in dance studies Erin decided to pursue a career in Pilates as a Stott certified instructor in both essential and advanced Pilates exercises in the full studio repertoire. She is an excellent teacher who likes to incorporate dance skills and movements in her mat and equipment classes. Erin has also spent many hours in the Ballroom studio, dancing on the competitive level as well as just for fun. More recently Erin has found Zumba, a fun and energetic aerobic exercise program that incorporates Latin music and dance with traditional floor aerobics. She is looking forward to sharing her Pilates and Zumba classes with you!