Principles of Movement
TECHNIQUE: Rhythm & Latin
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Olga was born in Novokuznetsk, Russia and studied ballet and gymnastics before starting Ballroom dancing in 1978. Over these years she’s danced at more than 500 Dance Sport Championships. Olga is currently a Long Island NY Area Franchise Developer, and an Owner and Manager of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Tarrytown, NY.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2001 National United States Finalist in the International Ballroom style
1998 National United States Rising Star Champion in the International Ballroom style
1996-2001 Fred Astaire National Champion
1990 Soviet Union 10-dance Championships Second Runner-Up
1989-92 Ukrainian National Champion in the International Ballroom, Latin American and 10 Dance Styles
1993-95 Ukrainian National Champion in the International Ballroom Style
Finalist in many major International Championships in the United States, Germany, Canada, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Russia and Ukraine
Bachelor Degree in Education
NDCA National Class Adjudicator
Licentiate Degree in American and International Styles
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