Alex Zyrianov

About the Instructor

ALEX ZYRIANOV

Alex is a second-generation ballroom dance champion from Kiev, Ukraine. As the eldest son of the President of the Judge Council of the Ukrainian DanceSport Federation, Alex got an early start to his dance career. At the tender age of four, Alex begin training at the SERPANTIN Dance Studio in Kiev, which has produced numerous Ukrainian National Champions. Trained in both Standard and Latin, Alex became the vice-European Champion at age nine. Over the next decade Alex went on to win multiple championships throughout Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, and the rest of mainland Europe. At the age of 16, Alex began his teaching career along side his own training regimen, eventually going on to become a well-respected competitor and judge in Ukraine. After finishing high school, Alex enrolled at the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts where he earned a Master’s Degree in Ballroom Dance and Choreography. During this time Alex also earned the title of Ukrainian National Champion.

After completing his Master’s Degree, Alex relocated to the United States where he continued his career as a professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer. During his ten years in the United States Alex has won countless titles, including earning a spot in the Fred Astaire National Pro-Am Smooth Finals alongside one of his students. Additionally, Alex consistently earned top instructor awards both nationally and regionally. As Alex makes his transition into Wilmington, which he sees as a long-term home, he brings with him unparalleled ballroom dance, coaching, and choreography experience.

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Around the time we were planning our wedding we decided to take dance lessons, so that our first dance would be memorable for all. Thanks to Alex's vast experience and excellent instruction, we were able to create an unforgettable Rumba for our first dance. Alex is so fun and personable to work with, and he made our wedding dance one of the most memorable moments of our lives!
- Emily and Kouros