DSS Instructors
DSS Instructors are all experienced national and international competitors specializing in both the International and American styles of Ballroom Dancing. DSS Instructors competed as Team USA representatives throughout the world in countries like Germany, Georgia, Latvia, Armenia, Ukraine, Russia, San Marino, Portugal, Slovakia, Check Republic, Turkish, Belarus, and more. Occasionally, DSS hosts Star Guest events where you can meet internationally acclaimed athletes and instructors from all over the world.
Follow the DSS events calendar for upcoming workshops, seminars, and training camps.
Igor Golovach
Owner, Instructor, AthleteNADTA Certified Instructor, two-time U.S. National Vice-Champion in the Amateur Latin Showdance division (2018 – 2019), 2019 U.S. National Vice-Champion in the Adult Amateur Latin division, and a World Finalist of the 2019 WDSF World Showdance Latin Championship. Sponsored by Freed of London.
Michelle-Angela Blank
Owner, Instructor, AthleteNADTA Certified Instructor, two-time U.S. National Vice-Champion in the Amateur Latin Showdance division (2018 – 2019), 2019 U.S. National Vice-Champion in the Adult Amateur Latin division, and a World Finalist of the 2019 WDSF World Showdance Latin Championship. Sponsored by Freed of London.
Andrey Kitsun
InstructorProfessional Ballroom Latin dancer and competitor with over 22 years of experience. Professional dance teacher with more than 12 years of experience. 21-time National Champion of Belarus, 2-time World Champion in 10 Dance of the WDC AL (2016-2017), World Show Dance Championship Finalist.
Lev Libkind
Instructor, AthleteU.S. National Champion of the Pre-Champ Category in the Amateur Latin division, U.S. Youth Rhythm National Champion, WDSF Open Youth Latin Finalist.
Stephanie Micken
Instructor, AthleteAn active member of the USA Dance World Team, 2021 U.S. National Youth Latin Champion, 2021 WDSF USA World Youth Latin Representative.
Aidan Shea
Instructor, AthleteAn active member of the USA Dance World Team, 2021 U.S. National Youth Latin Champion, 2021 WDSF USA World Youth Latin Representative.
Veronica Antonov
InstructorFormer International Style Latin & Standard competitor. Achieved many competitive finals and pedestal placements (top 3). Ohio Star Ball Finalist of the Ballroom Standard Division (2018), Ohio Star Ball Pre-Champ Latin Champion (2018), Utah BYU Vice-Champion in the Pre-Champ Standard Division, Nyemchek’s Ballroom DanceSport Champion.
Dimitri Billian
Instructor, AthleteActive International Style Latin & Standard competitor. Mid-Atlantic DanceSport Pre-Champ Standard Champion, NYDF Youth Pre-Champ Standard Champion, MAC Youth Pre-Champ Standard Champion.
