Vasiliy & Marina Vlasov
Owners, Arthur Murray Jacksonville and St. Augustine
Vasiliy and Marina began dancing as teenagers in Kaliningrad, Russia, competed as amateurs and then professionals, and worked as mechanical engineers for over ten years. They went on to found a 300-student ballroom school for children and youth whose dancers have become champions internationally. Both are Arthur Murray Verified Professional Examiners and certified adjudicators with the National Dance Council of America, and they are in demand across the country as coaches and judges.
Pavel “Pasha” Andreev
Jacksonville since 2006
Originally from Russia, Pavel started dancing at six under Vasiliy and Marina Vlasov. He is trained in every International and American style, has competed and performed for more than twenty years, and travels to compete alongside his Pro/Am students. He has also competed recently with strong results in the American Rhythm professional division.
Tatiana “Tanya” Alekseev
Professional dancer and coach
Tatiana started dancing at four in Russia and has more than sixteen years in her professional career. She won national and international titles and became Russian Champion in International Latin Formation Team in 2014. She moved to the United States in 2017 and teaches all four ballroom styles. With Aleksei she was a U.S. National Professional 10 Dance finalist in 2023 and vice champion in 2024.
Aleksei Alekseev
Professional dancer and instructor
Aleksei has more than thirty years of dancing experience and over twenty years of teaching. He won Russian National and International Latin titles before moving to the United States in 2014. He teaches four styles, has coached students to high placements at major U.S. competitions, and has been a U.S. National Professional Ten Dance finalist several times, including a bronze medal in 2019. He also trained in modern dance, fitness and Pilates.
Alexander “Sasha” Ivanov
Owner, Arthur Murray Palm Coast
Born in Russia, Alexander has more than three decades as a competitor, performer and coach, and has earned multiple Top Teacher honors. He owns the Arthur Murray Dance Studio Palm Coast franchise, trains beginners and champions alike, and sees dance as a way to change people’s lives.
Irina Babina
Trained at Arthur Murray
Irina began rhythmic gymnastics at seven, added ballet, and competed in Russian and European events before choosing dance as a career. She moved to the United States in 2008, started her dance training at Arthur Murray, and has won several local professional competitions. She continues to develop her skills and enjoys sharing them with her students.
