Meet our Teachers!

Our instructors have years of experience instructing in the art of dance. You will be amazed at what we can teach you!

Andrei Abrashin

Instructor

Maria Gavrilova

Instructor

“It is impossible to control the waves but still possible to learn surfing – that is a motto in my life. Changes are very important and necessary in every person life. That’s why I am always open to new opportunities and challenges, interesting social meetings and exciting projects that bring exciting brightness into my life.

I am goal oriented because without the goal it is very easy to lose the light at the end of the tunnel. I have insight which is critical to having the foresight needed in making decisions.

I can’t imagine my life without art, without the excitement of the stage and spotlights, without the backstage anticipation and without the last 3 exciting minutes of “stomach butterflies”. This is when all my emotions turn to pleasure and satisfaction. I love the audience effect – their applause gives my heart the power and inspiration to move further and ahead. I strive to express myself through art, dancing, fashion, acting, pictures and photos.

I’m exceptionally athletic and motivated giving me the power and drive to achieve success. I enjoy doing research delving into understanding worldly issues and stimulating my knowledge.

The engine that drives my life is to achieve and realize all my dreams and aspirations.

It’s wonderful to learn and never too late. I love the art of dancing and acting and communicating my excitement to the audience.”

Dmitriy Kuzmenko

Instructor

Dmitriy Kuzmenko was born in Moldova, where he began his dance training at the age of 10. He obtained a Masters Degree in Choreography from the National Pedagogical University in Kharkov, Ukraine, and he has been a finalist and champion at many international competitions in countries such as Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Poland. He has also worked as a performer, choreographer, and dance coach on multiple cruise lines around the world, and was cast as a professional on “Dancing With The Stars” in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2012 he came to the United States to teach at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Buffalo, New York.

Andrea Kuzmenko

Instructor

Andrea is originally from Rochester, NY, and began her dance training at the age of 5. She studied ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, and modern dance. She began her training in ballroom dance at 14 years old at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Rochester, New York. Her love for dance continued throughout college and she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University at Buffalo, where she choreographed and performed in various departmental productions. She was also seen dancing on WWE as the valet/dance partner for Fandango, and performed on their live national TV broadcasts as well as Wrestlemania held at the Metlife Stadium in 2013. Andrea was previously employed at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Buffalo, New York as both a dance instructor and studio manager.