DNA Dance Ballroom

DNA Dance Ballroom, 920 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95110

mapDNA Dance Ballroom, 920 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95110

About

DNA Dance Ballroom offers ballroom dance classes that include International Latin styles such as Samba, Cha-Cha, Paso Doble, Rumba, and Jive, as well as International Ballroom (Standard) styles such as Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. The program also includes social and nightclub dances such as Salsa, 2 Step, Swing, Bachata, and Argentine Tango. Students can take part in group classes, private lessons, and fitness programs.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

DNA Dance Ballroom states that it is a place where everyone can learn how to dance, regardless of age, previous experience, or goals. The program offers comprehensive kids', adult, and fitness programs, with both in-person and online instruction, and teaches kids ages 5 and up as well as adults. The leadership team includes owners Danya and Anastasiya, along with Ruslan, who is a World Class Dance Sports instructor, lecturer, and judge.

Danya specializes in competitive International Latin and Ballroom styles and has been in dance his entire life, studying folk dances, collectives, and ballet before focusing on ballroom dancing. His achievements include multiple years in the United States National Championships Final in all three categories, numerous placements in the National Top Three, and being one of two couples chosen to represent the United States at various World Championships in countries including China, Austria, and Russia. He has over 10 years of teaching experience with kids and adults, his students have won numerous competitions and major championships throughout the United States, and he has received multiple Top Teacher prizes at various competitions. He teaches group classes and private lessons for kids ages 5 and up and adults, both in-person and online.

Anastasiya was born in Ukraine, started dancing at age 5, and is the daughter of the director of one of Ukraine's most successful dance studios, whose students won Ukrainian and European titles. She is a 7-time Ukrainian National champion and represented Ukraine three times at the World Championships, with a best result of 7th place at the Latin World Championship in China out of 80 couples. She later moved to the United States at age 19, became a United States National Latin and Standard finalist 12 times, and placed in the top 2 in the United States in 10 dances. She represented the United States at the World Championships in all three styles. She began teaching at age 14, and by the time she left Ukraine at 19, her students had won Ukrainian national championships and become finalists and winners of major Ukrainian competitions; in the United States, her students have also been finalists and winners at various dance competitions.

Ruslan is a World Class Dance Sports instructor, lecturer, and judge and is a former Ukrainian National Champion. He received a Top National Trainer commendation from the Ukrainian government for his work coaching athletes and raising the level of dancers in Ukraine. He ran a highly successful studio in Ukraine, where he trained multiple Ukrainian champions and finalists of all ages, and his students have won and placed in the finals at numerous large international competitions. He has coached numerous World Champions and is a class “A” International Judge, which qualifies him to judge any competition.

Last updated March 22, 2026.

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