EXCITING!! International Latin Champions Elena Kalugina & Igor Derimov Will teach a Master Class/ Workshop in International Latin Samba & Rumba!! for Beginners & Intermediate dancers Every Sunday Afternoon in May 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (One & One-Half Hour!) Only $15.00 per person for this Master Class/ Workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn International Latin Samba & Rumba from two of the noted Latin dancers in the world! Both have competed internationally, and achieved numerous Titles — in Russia, Germany, the UK (Blackpool), several other countries, and in the U.S.! In this class, you will learn International Latin Samba basic movements Rhythm Bounce, Elena Kalugina Basic Steps, Whisks to Left or to Right, Stationary Samba Walks, Travelling Bota Fogos, Travelling Voltas to Right or Left, Rumba Basic, and more! Elena Kalugina has danced Igor Derimov is a noted international International Latin since 1993, in addition competitor in International Latin. to having over 14 years of teaching Originally from Belarus, he is a member of experience. the Belarus Dance Sport Alliance. As an She is a Professional Latin teacher, International Latin competitor, he represented Dancer, and Judge (qualified and certified Byelorussia, Russia, and USA in numerous by the RDU/ Russian Dance Union). competitions. Following is a list of only a few of her As a WDSF competitor, he placed highly in many Titles and achievements: Latin in many international competitions, • National Blackpool Professional RS including IDSF Open Championships held in Latin 2006 – Champion Moscow, Russia; Vitebsk and Minsk, • National Blackpool Professional Latin Belarus; and Riga, Latvia, among others. 2006 – Semi-finalist Igor has also achieved impressive results in • WDC German Open 2006 – 3rd place several competitions in the United States, • WDC – World Latin Championships US including: 2006 Professional LA – Semi-finalist • 1st Place in the Professional Rising Star • The International Championships 2006 Latin at the Florida State DanceSport Professional LA – 14th place Championships in Sarasota, FL on 02 Aug • WDC – Kremlin Cup 2006 Professional 2012 LA – 4th place • 3rd Place in Professional Open Latin at the • The UK Championships 2007 Florida State DanceSport Championships in Professional LA – Semi-finalist Sarasota, FL, 04 Aug 2012 • WDC – Asian Open 2007 Professional • 1st Place in Professional Latin at the Crown LA Japan – 10th place Jewel of DanceSport in Miami Beach, FL, 18 • German Professional Latin 2007 – 3rd May 2012 place • 5th Place in Professional Rising Star Latin at • DPV Pro Tour 2007 Professional LA the Killick Klassik in Palm Beach, FL, 17 Germany – 2nd place Aug 2012 • German Masters 2007 Professional LA • Top 7 in Professional Open Latin at the Empire State DanceSport – 3rd place Championships in New York, NY, 12 Aug 2012 • WDC – World Latin 2007 Professional LA – 8th place • Top 15 in US National Professional Rising Star Latin at the US Open 2012 in • Blackpool Professional Latin 2007 – semi- finalist Orlando, FL, 04 Sep 2012 • 5th Shenzhen The Star Championships 2007 Professional LA – 4th place • Top 14 in Professional Latin at the Killick Klassik in Palm Beach, FL, 18 Aug • And many others 2012 Originally dancing for Russia, her last competitive partnership was with Markus • Top 15 in Open Professional Latin (CC/S/R/PD/J) at the Millennium Homm, representing Germany. Dancesport Championships in Tampa, FL on 19 Jun 2012 In addition, as a Professional, she has had extensive experience in teaching dance • 3rd Place in the Open Latin Championship (California Star Ball 2009 in Los to students all over the world. She has taught group classes and private lessons, Angeles, CA on Friday, 27 November 2009 and danced with her students in Pro-Am competitions, in Hong Kong, Taiwan, • 4th Place in Open Latin at the City Lights Ball in San Jose, CA on 29 Jan 2010 South Korea, Japan, Germany, the UK, Russia, and the Ukraine. Igor is available for private lessons and coaching in International Latin. Elena is available for private lessons and coaching. .