Val is a passionate Ballroom Dance Instructor with a lifelong dedication to the art of movement. Originally from Russia, he began his dance journey at the age of 10 after being invited to participate in a school dance concert \u2014 an experience that would ultimately shape his professional path.<\/p>\n
Val entered his first Ballroom Dance competition in 1996. Through years of discipline, training, and determination, he earned the title of Regional Champion just four years later, laying the foundation for a distinguished career in dance.<\/p>\n
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Professional Journey<\/p>\n
Fred Astaire Dance Studios \u2013 Doylestown
\nOctober 2017 \u2013 May 2025<\/p>\n
After relocating to the United States to further his professional development, Val joined the Fred Astaire Doylestown team. Working alongside fellow instructors, he contributed to the studio\u2019s success, including helping earn the prestigious Top National Dance Studio of 2019 award.<\/p>\n
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Recent Work<\/p>\n
Val is currently an Instructor and Co-Owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studios \u2013 Winter Park, one of the most successful and vibrant studios in the Orlando area.<\/p>\n
Deeply committed to teaching and the artistry of ballroom dance, Val is dedicated to cultivating an inspiring, refined, and supportive environment where students of all levels can grow, gain confidence, and achieve exceptional results.<\/p>\n
He takes particular pride in guiding his students toward excellence \u2014 whether their goals include social dancing, personal enrichment, or competitive achievement. Val\u2019s passion, precision, and enthusiasm continue to define the studio\u2019s culture of elegance and success.<\/p>\n
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Specialties<\/p>\n
Val is accomplished in both American and International styles and is an award-winning dancer in Argentine Tango.<\/p>\n
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Favorite Thing About Dancing<\/p>\n
Val\u2019s favorite aspect of dancing is the ability to express himself through movement and to help others discover that same sense of freedom, confidence, and joy.<\/p>\n
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Best Achievements<\/p>\n
\u2022 Top USDC Teacher in Rhythm 2024
\n(Two-time Overall Top Teacher \u2014 2nd Place)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Top Fred Astaire National and World Teacher<\/p>\n
\u2022 Vice Champion \u2014 US Official Argentine Tango Championship
\n(Tango Escenario)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bronze Medalist \u2014 US Official Argentine Tango Championship
\n(Tango Vals)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fred Astaire National Closed Rhythm & Showdance Champion<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prize Winner of Numerous Rising Star Championships in the U.S.
\n(Grand National Championships, Paragon, Empire, Kings Ball, Tri-State, etc.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fred Astaire National Bronze Medalist \u2014 Rising Star Rhythm<\/p>\n
\u2022 Top Specialist in Pennsylvania \u2014 2023, 2024<\/p>\n
\u2022 3rd Place Top Professional \u2014 World Cup Series 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8056,"template":"","class_list":["post-6934","team_member","type-team_member","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/winter-park\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member\/6934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/winter-park\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/winter-park\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team_member"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/winter-park\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/winter-park\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}