Latin Instructors
Mark Robertson
Latin Teacher
Moving onto successful Amateur and Professional careers, Mark eventually retired from competitions at the early age of 28 with the ambition to move his focus towards the business side of the industry and the development of dance excellence. In 2011, Mark (and fellow partners), took over another established studio at the time called Heavenly Dance Centre to merge 2 Dance Studios into 1.
Dance Styles: Latin, Ballroom
Andrei Kazlouski
Latin Teacher
2 times USA Professional Latin Champion, and Finalist of most major prestigious competitions, including but not limited to the British Open (Blackpool), UK Open, and the International Championships.
Dmitry Timokhin
Latin Teacher
Dmitry has been Russian Champion at every level in every age category.
He was World, European and Open British Champion before turning Professional. In the Professional ranks, he was Vice World Champion and Finalist of every major event in the World.
Dmitry now spends his time developing the World’s best dance talent. He is an energetic demanding teacher.
Espen Salberg
Latin Teacher
Espen Salberg is one of very few individuals who has earned the right to be titles as a Latin American Icon.
Holder of multiple titles at every level and now coach to the World’s best competitive dancers.
Sandy Johannsson
Latin Teacher
Sandy began her professional DanceSports training in 1995, quickly becoming a top Latin dance professional through diligent practice. She achieved success as a professional competitor, winning the Hong Kong Latin Championship and representing Hong Kong in international competitions. Since 2000, Sandy has held professional teaching qualifications as an International Teacher with the NATD National Association of Teachers of Dancing and an International Judge with the WDC World Dance Council. She serves as an adjudicator for the DanceSport Association of Hong Kong under World DanceSport Federation and is frequently invited to judge international competitions. As an experienced and passionate professional teacher, Sandy is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and supporting the new generation.
Klaus Kongsdal
Latin Teacher
Klaus is an integral part of the Team and has been with the studio for over 15 years.
Previously, Klaus was a finalist in all major Professional Latin events including World Championships, British Open Championships, International & UK Championships.
Now Klaus is a teacher to some of the Worlds best couples and an Adjudicator invited to many World Class events.
Ina Jeliazkova
Latin Teacher
Ina, with her partner Troels, are currently the World’s most iconic couple in the World of Latin Dancing.
Some of their accolades list the following;
Professional World Latin Vice Champion 2019
Ranked Top 3 in the Professional Latin in Blackpool Dance Festival, UK Open Championships and International Open Championships 2019
3 times World Amateur Latin Champion.
Nino Dzneladze
Latin Teacher
2 times USA Professional Latin Champion, and Finalist of most major prestigious competitions, including but not limited to the British Open (Blackpool), UK Open, and the International Championships.
Olga Kuzmenkoo
Latin Teacher
Olga has many international accoldates, for example she is a Bronze Mealist UK Open in 2019 in Rising Star category. She is also a Silver medalist of 2015 WDC Disney Youth Latin Championships in Paris, France. She now competes internationally with Yuri Simachev.
Troels Bager
Latin Teacher
Troels is just one of the Global superstars we currently have in the Team. 3 x World Champion, years of experience in teaching, coaching and Choreographing Latin and Ballroom Dancing. Has worked with Professional top dancers, Group Shows, TV Shows and ProAm Showcases. Has performed all over the world; New York, Hollywood, London, Shanghai, Moscow, Sydney and more. Has won all major championships including Blackpool, International, UK and World Championships.
Rafael Pierce
Latin Teacher
Rafael has accomplished a lot at each stage of his dance development. He became Polish Junior, Youth and Amateur finalist and champion. Rafael has enjoyed a successful Professional career.
Rafael has also a lot of experience in ProAm category, teaching and partnering ProAm students to win all the major competitions in Canada including the World ProAm Dance Sport Series events.
Petur Gunnarsson
Latin Teacher
Petur is a 3x World Latin American U21 Champion with his partner Polina. He was born & raised in Reykjavik, Iceland. With his partner, Polina Oddr, they have been at the top of their league, winning mostly all major Championships around the world and holding the record of being the only couple to win The U21 World Latin American Championships 3 times in a row. In addition to being 3 times U21 world champion Petur and Polina are also;
-The International U21 Champion
-The Dutch Open U21 Champion
Stefano Grassi
Latin Teacher
Stefano was Junior Italian Champion and Blackpool and International finalist. In Youth he was a regular finalist in all WDSF International competitions and Vice Champion in all Italian Championships from 2010 to 2012. He achieved 5th place in WDSF World Ranking. In Amateur ranks he was Italian Champion. Stefano is a key member of the HeavenlyDance teaching Team and very popular amongst our customers taking students to new heights.
Yuri Simachev
Latin Teacher
Yuri isa World and European Cup Champion in 10 dances, World and European Championships finalist. He was a Blackpool Rising Star Latin Champion in 2022. He is now the dance partner of Olga Kuzmenko.