About DIYA
MeetIvan,Daria,Yehor&Alina
We built DIYA around a simple idea: the right teacher makes the impossible feel possible. Every student works directly with one of us, every lesson is planned around where you're starting from, and every routine — a first wedding dance, a showcase, a competition routine — is held to the same standard of patience and care.
Why We Teach
We Believe Everyone Can Dance
Ivan, Daria, Yehor, and Alina built DIYA around a simple belief: dancing isn’t a talent some people have and others don’t — it’s a skill anyone can learn with the right guidance. We help people discover confidence, connection, and joy through ballroom dance.
Our approach is built on patience over pressure, clarity over complexity, and real progress over performance. We’d rather see a student improve one honest step at a time than fake their way through a routine they don’t understand.
Making the Impossible Feel Possible Through Dance.
CEO, Co-Founder & Instructor
Ivan
Ivan started dancing at age four and trained through a specialized choreographic college before completing a university degree — a rare combination of early competitive training and formal choreographic education. As a competitor, he became a multiple-time medalist and finalist at national championships. Since 2018 he has partnered with Daria in international performance and competition, earning multiple finals and top placements in the Cabaret and Closed Smooth categories, and has spent two and a half years teaching privately, leading students to top placements at Championships and Scholarships. He's known for pairing disciplined technical fundamentals with a teaching style that helps students build real confidence from the first lesson.
- Dancing since age 4 — formal choreographic education
- Multiple-time national championship medalist
- Competing internationally with Daria since 2018
- Specialties: lifts, tricks, partnering, performance technique
Co-Founder & Instructor
Daria
Daria began dancing at age six and went on to earn honors in choreography from a college of culture and arts, followed by a master's degree in the same field. She has performed at international and European concerts and worked as a choreographer and producer on international contracts. Since 2018 she has partnered with Ivan in performance and competition, becoming a multiple-time finalist and top placement winner in the American Closed Smooth and Cabaret categories, and has spent two and a half years teaching privately, guiding students to finals and top placements — several earning Top Student recognition. Her teaching pairs deep technical knowledge with a warm, encouraging style that keeps students motivated and connected to their own progress.
- Dancing since age 6 — Master's degree in choreography
- International performance & choreography credits
- Competing internationally with Ivan since 2018
- Specialties: choreography, partnering technique, lifts & tricks
Co-Founder & Instructor
Yehor
Yehor started dancing at age nine, building a strong International Latin foundation before partnering with Alina in Ukraine, where together they competed across all ten dances. Since relocating to the United States, they've expanded into American Smooth and American Rhythm, rounding out a six-year partnership that now spans nearly every style on the floor. Guided today by an internationally recognized coach, Yehor has spent three and a half years teaching privately, earning recognition as a Top Teacher in the New York region three years running, along with multiple national-level nominations. He's known for his discipline and steady, patient approach — technical clarity paired with genuine care for how each student is progressing.
- Dancing since age 9 — International Latin foundation
- Partnering with Alina for 6 years, across all ten dances
- Top Teacher, New York region — three years running
- Specialties: American Smooth, International Latin, American Rhythm
Co-Founder & Instructor
Alina
Alina started dancing at age four, developing an exceptional foundation in International Standard before partnering with Yehor in Ukraine, where together they competed across all ten dances. Since relocating to the United States, she's expanded into American Smooth and American Rhythm, rounding out a six-year partnership with range across nearly every ballroom style. Guided today by an internationally recognized coach, Alina has spent three and a half years teaching privately, earning recognition as a Top Teacher in the New York region three years running, plus a Top Teacher distinction at the U.S. Dance Championships. She's known for her strong work ethic and steady commitment to every student's progress — technical depth paired with attentive, consistent care.
- Dancing since age 4 — International Standard foundation
- Partnering with Yehor for 6 years, across all ten dances
- Top Teacher, New York region — three years running
- Specialties: American Smooth, International Standard, American Rhythm
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