Natalya Vasser - Ballet, Jazz, & Pilates
Natalya Vasser started dancing at age 4 with J. Erglis Smatzoff School of Russian Ballet. From there she moved to the American National Academy were she studied ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre. At age 13 she decided to take a break form dancing and try cheerleading. Then she moved on to Moorpark College to earn her AA degree in Dance. Heavily involved with performing arts at Moorpark College, she performed on stage in over 20 major productions. Besides dancing and cheerleading, she chose to be an active member of the student body and became involved in student government. During her final year at Moorpark College, Natalya was elected to serve as President of the Associated Students. After Moorpark she moved onto San Francisco State University where she received her Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Dance. Natalya is also a certified Pilates instructor.
Grisha Todorov - Cardio Kickboxing, Boxing and Personal Training
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Grisha begun his athletic training as a young boy and competed professionally as a kickboxer since age 12. He has won several World Champion and European titles in kickboxing and karate, and is currently recognized by Billy Blanks as the #1 TaeBo Instructor in the national instructors’ competition (1st place 2005 & 2006). Grisha is certified by the Private Trainers Association (Tom Prince IFBB Pro), and has been a karate coach for 12 years and personal trainer for 9 years.
Tatiana - Ballet & Pointe
Tatiana started her ballet training at age 8. In 2001 she moved to St. Petersburg, Russia to study and graduate from the Cantilena Ballet School of the St. Petersburg Conservatory. That year she was also an apprentice and member of the corps de ballet of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory Theater of Opera and Ballet. After graduating from the ballet school she joined the St. Petersburg State Theater of Classical Ballet where she performed in the corps de ballet, coryphées, and as a demi soloist in performances of Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Les Sylphides, and Sleeping Beauty. In 2006 Tatiana returned to North America to share her passion with dance enthusiasts and pre-professional of all ages.
Brett Weidlich – Ballet
Brett graduated from the the conservatoire of Rimsky-Korsakov in St. Petersburg, Russia with a masters degree in choreography and a ballet master diploma. He has danced in and choreographed many productions in both Europe and the North American continent. Throughout his career he has worked with many talented performers and choreographers such as Jiri Kylian and Alvin Alley. He joined the faculty of Dance In Motion in 2010.
Alfie Lewis - Hip Hop & Breakin’
Alfie Lewis is originally from LA. He has been a hip hop dancer for 20 years. Alfie has worked with some of the biggest artists such as Janet Jackson, Ginuwine, and Mary J. Blige. He has also appeared as regular on Soul Train for the past 10 years. Alfie enjoys dancing and is excited to share all this talents. Alfie has been a part of the Dance In Motion Family for over 5 years.
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Yulia Romanoff – Salsa, Ballroom, Zumba and Wedding Dance
Yulia Romanoff was born and raised in Russia. She moved to Los Angeles 18 years ago. Yulia has extensive Ballroom and Latin background. She has been teaching and choreographing for the past 12 years. Yulia has been a featured dancer and choreographer in various TV shows and motion pictures, such as Gilmore Girls, Strong Medicine, Blast from the Past, and music videos for Phil Vassar, Ozzy Osborne and Juan Tavares. Amongst Yulia’s celebrity students are Rachel Griffiths (6Feet Under), Pierce Brosnan (007), and others. Currently Yulia is teaching ZUMBA Fitness and Cardio Ballet as well as working extensively with wedding couples.
Keith-alan Hinson – Hip Hop
Keith-alan Hinson, Dancer/MC, was born in Los Angeles in 1985. He began training and learning the art of Hip Hop dancing at 11 years of age while attending Milliken Perfroming Arts Magnet in Sherman Oaks. During this period Keith-alan grew as a performer, traveling, dancing at street fairs, concerts, and starring in various musical theatre productions. He joined the performing arts department at Granada Hills High where he advanced in the art of dance. At 16, Keith-alan began training under world renowned choreographer Shane Sparks. Ever since, he has taught Hip Hop classes from kids to adults at various studios and schools in the Valley. In additon to being a dance instructor, he also MC’s birthday parties, weddings, and Bar Mitzvahs.
Elena Krifuks - Salsa & Ballroom
Elena Krifuks has been dancing since she was 5 years old. After 7 years of rhythmic gymnastics and ballet, she started ballroom dancing at the age 10. She competes at the International Latin Championship and has placed 3rd at the Nationals in March 2005. Elena loves teaching as much as competing and knows many styles of dance including the cha-cha, samba, paso doble, jive, salsa, waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep.
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Brittany Hughes – Hip Hop, Contemporary
Brittany Hughes started dancing at the age of four in her home town of Rhode Island where she studied genres such as jazz, tap, and gymnastics. At the age of ten Brittany was relocated to Los Angeles with her family and there her love and dedication to dance continued. She continued her training at Ballet by the Sea in Malibu, CA. Soon after joining the studio, Brittany was invited into Dance Generation, a company directed by Chantelle Ameli (current dance agent for DDO Talent Agency). Brittany trained under Chantelle for over Five years. Brittany has trained with some of the biggest choreographers in Los Angeles such as Donyelle Jones (SYTYCD). Her training led her to a passion for contemporary and hip hop which are now genres the she feels so blessed to be teaching others. She is known for a style of contemporary that focuses more on the emotion and feeling behind each movement.
She has performed in numerous live performances including Hollywood’s Carnival Choreographers Ball with world renowned choreographer, Leslie Scott. Brittany has appeared on such networks as the style network, E, and MTV. Her choreography credits include work with such artists as The Mornings and YNG Robb. Brittany is currently working as choreographer, artistic director and dancer for actress, model and celebrity DJ Caroline D’amore. They have recently filmed a reality show pilot for MTV and performed at KROQ’s 30th annual Sunset Junction. Brittany lives and breathes dance and gives all credit to God and is inspired by the motivation of all of her students!
Stella Walsh – Belly Dancing
From Fosse Dancer to Belly Dancer to Las Vegas Showgirl, Stella’s career has taken her all over the world. Getting her professional start in NYC, she trained in the Fosse style of Jazz with Anne Reinking. She then became assistant choreographer and dancer for Akubra Contemporary Dance Company in LA. Some of Stella’s early projects included choreographing HBO’s “Pretty Things” and performing at the American Music Awards with Tony Braxton. She then toured the world as a dancer in “Imagine Nation” and later landed a lead spot in the Vegas style revue for Sandcastle, Saipan. Once back in LA again, she belly danced for the Lotus Dance Company for 6 years. She then became a Las Vegas Showgirl in “Erocktica” at the Rio. Recently, she launched her solo belly dance career and has been performing at various venues including King King, Hollywood where she performs 7 veils (The Rose) in Mario Melendez’s popular show “Folies”.
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Leo Padilla - Hip Hop
Natalie Walter – Zumba
Dancing has always been a part of my life. I started taking lessons at the age of 4 and have been dancing ever since. My background is in jazz funk, hip-hop, belly dancing, salsa. I’ve always leaned towards the more lively and dynamic dance styles. I was a cheerleader in college and that is also when I became swept into the world of fitness. Zumba combines my two passions – dance and fitness! I became licensed to teach Zumba in 2009, I was immediately hooked! The music and moves create such a party atmosphere that keeps the classes exciting and motivating.
Anna Zolotareva – Ballet
