Oleksandr (Alex) was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and brings more than 12 years of professional teaching experience to the ballroom dance world. With over 20 years of personal dance training and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ballroom Dancing from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Alex has built a career grounded in deep knowledge, strong technique, and a lifelong passion for dance.
He has taught and competed internationally, performing on stages around the world and sharing his expertise with students of all ages and levels. Alex is committed to inspiring others to discover the joy of dancing and to achieve their highest potential—whether for social dancing, personal growth, or competitive success.
For the past three years, Alex has been a valued instructor within the Fred Astaire organization, where he has earned numerous top awards and distinctions. His recent achievements include:
• Top Teacher – Team Match 2024
• Top Teacher – NY/NJ Dancesport Challenge 2024
• Showcase Vice Champion – Fred Astaire National Dance Championship
• Showcase Vice Champion – Fred Astaire World Championship
• Closed Latin Champion – Fred Astaire National Dance Championship
• Closed Latin Champion – Fred Astaire World Championship
• Closed Standard Vice Champion – Fred Astaire National Dance Championship
• Closed Standard Vice Champion – Fred Astaire World Championship
• Top Teacher Latin Division – Fred Astaire National Dance Championship
• 4th Top Overall Teacher – Fred Astaire National Dance Championship
• Top Overall Teacher – New Jersey Region 2024
• Top Competitive Department Teacher – New Jersey Region 2024
• Top Teacher – Fred Astaire 2024
• Top Teacher – Northeast DanceSport Championship 2025
Alex’s mission is to help every student feel confident, motivated, and inspired—both on and off the dance floor.
