We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ivan and Ksusha . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ivan and Ksusha below.
Ivan and Ksusha , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s jump right into how you came up with the idea?
THE BALLROOM DANCE HOUSE (TBDH) is owned and operated by Professional Ballroom Dancers Ivan Kudashev + Ksusha Sokolova. Together they have more than 10 years of teaching experience and over 15 years of medals and Championships from around the Globe as International Latin Professional dancers.
They came to America in 2017 and in addition to teaching students of all ages and levels, they quickly became US National Professional Latin Show Dance Champions and US Open Professional Latin Finalists.
They are partners, teachers, and coaches and look forward to being a part of your
dance journey.
Ivan and Ksusha , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
TBDH is dedicated to providing the highest level of ballroom dance instruction through private lessons, group classes, coaching, training, preparing students for Pro/Am Competitions and Shows, as well as offering dance lessons for pure enjoyment and personal growth.
As world-renowned choreographers, performers, competitors and instructors, Ivan and Ksusha share their deep knowledge and experience through personalized training and lessons in technique, mental preparation, body strengthening, and choreography, in all styles of ballroom dance.
THE BALLROOM DANCE HOUSE welcomes everyone who wants to learn how to dance,
dancers of all levels, children age 5+ and adults.
You do not need a partner to come dance with us – you’ll partner with your coaches.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
TBDH’s MISSION is to share the beauty and expression of dance with you through lifelong knowledge and experience, to delight, encourage, and inspire you to your fullest artistic ability.
Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?
How did you two meet?
Ivan:
“we met in a dance group! We never
danced together while there, but once we
danced as a couple and I realized that there
was something in this girl!”
Ksenia:
“We met in a dance group, never
danced there together, but once Ivan’s
partner got sick and they put me to dance
with him, it was tango, I thought to myself:
‘damn, I would love to have such a partner’
then we didn’t see each other for 2 or 3 years and met because of study at the university, Vanya was even my pop dance teacher for half a year, when we were already dancing and were together.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.theballroomdancehouse.com/?fbclid=PAAaaMnvX7JUW0cPGKq-QjP8OLeuoO4UogoDSFbYHyNlPXaNyod3zUjeOAUrw
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbdh21?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBallroomDanceHouse?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@theballroomdancehouse444
Image Credits
Ivan and Ksusha owners of The Ballroom Dance House The Ballroom Dance House Grand Opening