ABOUT AND GALLERY
" Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your dancing to the next level, I`ll create a fun and positive learning atmosphere for all ages and experiences. "
Vasily Golovin was born in St. Petersburg, the Cultural Capital of Russia, where he began training at age 9 with some of the world’s top ballroom coaches.
BEGINNING
COMPETED
He has competed internationally for more than 20 years and has won various titles, including Russian National Champion, European Champion, and Latin World Champion.
WON
He has won the Top Teacher award in several California competitions and is one of the most highly acclaimed ballroom coaches in California.
NOW
Vasily is now an internationally recognized Professional Latin Champion representing the United States.
DANCE STYLES
- Cha Cha - a fun and flirty dance, sexy and energetic with intricate foot movement, quick spins, strong hips, and sharp staccato action.
- Samba - an upbeat and energetic dance that originated in Brazil, featuring lots of hip-rolling movements and forward and backward steps.
- Rumba - the universal dance of love and passion! An intimate dance to slow, sensual music, it is characterized by “Cuban Motion,” a subtle swaying hip movement.
- Paso Doble - a compelling and dramatic dance inspired by a Spanish bullfight - lots of intensity and power with long, strong arm movements.
- Jive - the fastest of the Latin dances, it is happy, upbeat, and high energy with lots of knee-lifts and kicks, bends, and hip rocking.
International Latin Dances
- Waltz - the classic and original ballroom dance, it is elegant and graceful with long sweeping steps.
- Tango - dynamic, dramatic, and passionate dance with a strong rhythmic cadence.
- Viennese Waltz - a faster version of traditional Waltz.
- Foxtrot - the classic dance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
- Quickstep - light, fast, and elegant - a faster Foxtrot.
International Ballroom Dances
HEALTH AND LESSONS
PRO - AM
"Have you seen Dancing with the Stars?"
Increased strength and flexibility
Increase body circulation
Increase body circulation
Move with more grace and elegance
Gain more confidence
Gain more confidence
Full body cardio workout
Relieve stress and improve mood
Relieve stress and improve mood
Develop long, lean muscle tone
Lose weight and tone your body
Improve memory by learning different steps and choreography
Burn more calories
A professional sportsman dance with an amateur, who always wanted to participate in competitions.
WHAT IS IT ?
Work a lot, work hard, have a lot of satisfaction and fun.
WHAT TO DO ?
Take part at social dance parties, throw thematic parties like a costume party, perform studio showcases, take part at wonderful Ballroom Dance Competitions.
WHAT NEXT ?
REVIEWS
Tara O’Bryan
This teacher has lived and breathed dancing his whole life.
He was taught at a very young age and it reflects in his knowledge and understanding as an instructor, student, and dancer.
He was able to teach dancing in the United States proficiently without being fluent in our English language (Now he has a good vocabulary).
As one of his students, I have had the pleasure of learning from him and witnessing him teach many other students with specific needs.
He has taught visually impaired clients and functionally impaired clients without hesitation.
There is not a client that he has been unable to give joy to through dancing.
He really understands the individual needs of his students.
Vasily has been my instructor/ teacher for over 5 years now, and He has taken my dancing from beginner- intermediate to advanced in a short amount of time with consistent practice of course.
Growth and preparation for shows or competitions have been easy under his instruction and with his knowledge.
He is always willing to talk to me about the aspects in dancing I see in professional dancers.
He is well connected in the international dance world and incorporates his knowledge in all of our lessons.
Vasily is always good at keeping my dancing current with the changes in technique.
Recently he has been willing to teach me online when I cannot be present in person, and I still feel I gain skills during these classes.
Many of his students don’t want to share him, and I think that speaks for its self.
I really couldn’t ask for a better instructor and I would highly recommend taking lessons with him.
Danielle B.
Vasily saved my dance life!
I have been studying with him for over 7 years, and he still motivates me to do my best.
A fabulous technique teacher and inspiring dancer.
His attitude is always positive and encouraging.
We have had so much fun partnering in ProAm competitions together over the years.
I am very proud and grateful to call him my teacher. Thank you, Vasily!
Alexis G.
Vasily is not only a phenomenal dancer but also a truly wonderful teacher.
You can see how much he cares about his students and how he wants them to succeed.
Vasily makes lessons both fun and productive.
I am continually impressed with his extensive knowledge of dance and his amazing hawklike attention to detail and technique.
Anyone interested in dance should absolutely study with Vasily - he is the best of the best!
Jatila V.
I’ve been studying and performing with Vasily for eight years (as of June, 2022).
Dancing with Vasily has become such an integral part of my life that it’s difficult to find the right words to explain how much he has changed my life and made my dreams come true.
Vasily is by far the best coach on the west coast, having been European Champion and Russian Federation Champion.
He has studied with some of the top coaches in the world, including dance legends Shirley Ballas, Polina Kazachenko, and Evgeny Smagin, and he shares that knowledge with his students.
Vasily has given me so many opportunities that I would never have had with any other teacher, including bringing international coaches to Santa Barbara, and bringing me to Russia to study with his coach, Evgeny Smagin.
Vasily brings out of me energy, passion, strength, and depth that I never knew I had inside.
He believes in me when I doubt myself.
It is such an honor to study, perform, and compete with him!
Here’s to many more years dancing together!
Angelique B.
When I first became aware of Vasily Golovin, it was at the Santa Barbara French Festival of 2019 at the Moulin Rouge Stage. In fact, we are still visible on the internet. I am among the audience just outside with my ever-so-wild hair!
I could not believe my eyes! Here was a man, a real man, doing all of these intricate and elegant moves! I had never seen this before, and shortly afterwards I understood that ballroom dance lessons were available in my neighborhood. I had to go for it. The announcer said that dancing would stimulate brain function, and I knew that would be an added bonus.
Anyway, if Vasily succeeds in making me a beautiful dancer (beato a lui!), I only worry that my advanced age may get in my way, but I have a performer personality so I MUST keep trying, and Vasily is certainly not giving up on me! He always offers positive encouragement and knows exactly how to work with me.
I have since seen many other very talented dancers of various kinds, including the actor-dancers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, but somehow they do not impress me as much as how Vasily dances! His style is still unique for me.
I have dabbled with different kinds of dance, including ballet and belly dancing, but I have never got very far with them or been inspired to continue. It looks like I will stick with Vasily and continue to do so for some time to come!
I think that Vasily has already succeeded in bringing some confidence to myself which is much needed even though I may seem boastful at times!!
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943 W Overland Road, Meridian ID 83642
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943 W Overland Road, Meridian ID 83642
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