Tina is originally from Bulgaria, and has been dancing for over 25 years. In the year 2000, she made the decision to follow her dream to become a professional dancer, and moved to New York City where she resides currently. Tina immediately got a position at one of the leading dance studios in Manhattan – Fred Astaire East Side, and has been with the Fred Astaire Dance Studios family ever since. Tina has become well-known in the ballroom dance world as an Instructor, Competitor, Performer, Choreographer, Coach and Adjudicator. In her dance career as a Professional competitor, Tina, together with her partner Plamen Danailov, achieved remarkable results and world standings. Winners and finalists at all of the prestigious competitions in the United States, Tina currently manages the Fred Astaire East Side Studio (NYC), coaches and trains many Pro/Am students and Amateur and Professional couples, most of which have achieved great results, becoming Champions and National Finalists. Tina is a licensed Instructor with the National Dance Council of America, US Terpsichore Association and also possesses an international judging license by the World Dance Council. She is valued for her talent and achievements and is often invited to judge national and international dance competitions, as well as lecture in various dance congresses and seminars. After a long and fulfilling career as a Professional Dancer in the USA and around the world, Tina continues to enrich the dance community with her skills and long-time experience in the art of dance.

ACHIEVEMENTS
Bulgarian Professional International Latin Champion
Bulgarian Professional 10 Dance and Show Dance Champion
Fred Astaire National international Latin Champion
Fred Astaire World International Latin and Cabaret Champion
USDC 10 Dance Finalist
International Championship Rising Star Vice Champion
Blackpool Rising Star Finalist
European Show Dance Finalist
World Show Dance Finalist