About Us
Welcome to DF Dance Family
DF Dance Studio has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest Ballroom, Salsa, Tango, Swing and Hip Hop dance studio in Salt Lake City. Ever since being founded in 2008, DF Dance Studio has brought cutting edge dance instruction and competitive and social dancing to Wasatch Front region. Our key to success since the beginning has been offering a wide variety of dance styles & only employing top notch professionals in the field.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide comfortable social dance experience for complete beginners looking to learn a new skill and stay fit, and world class dance training for competitive students with dance career aspirations.
Our vision is to connect, empower and inspire through Latin, Ballroom, Swing, Argentine Tango and Hip Hop dance, and to grow talent through cutting-edge programs challenging the status quo. We believe in vital physical, emotional, social, cultural and community benefits provided by dance and are dedicated to help every student regardless of previous dance experience, age or natural ability to achieve their greatest potential.
Maria Ivanova
Founder & Owner
The DF Dance Studio visionary.
Dr. Atakan Ekiz
Strategic Planning & Development
The ideas behind our growing studio.
The Dream Team
Balvi Franco
Group Classes - Kids & Adults
The beauty behind all our well-run group classes.
Yana Mkrtchyan
Private Lessons & HR
The genius responsible for all private lessons.
Koryl Wadsworth
Marketing & Events
The author of all events & marketing efforts.
Antoine Bernal
Front Desk Manager
The smile you see as you walk through our front door.
Our Dance Studio
We are located in South Salt Lake at 2978 S State Street. Our space boasts over 5,000 square feet with wood floors, modern track and disco lighting,
and professional sound systems in each room. Interested in renting? Check out our rentals page.
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