Professional Coaches
Vladimir Vitenko
Vlad began dancing in Ukraine at the age of 6 years old. Since the beginning he excelled and was quickly winning various dance titles all over Europe. He represented Ukraine in countless competitions, becoming a 4-time National 10-Dance Championship, and a 4-time Standard National Championship. Vladimir was in the top 50 at Blackpool International, which is an outstanding result for a competition of that caliber.
He has a Master’s degree in Dancesport and has also been an internationally certified adjudicator. He (and his wife Olga) recently moved to the United States, and joined team Madison West, and just recently welcomed their first daughter! Vladimir is a welcome addition to our team of instructors, offering his expertise to students and fellow teachers alike! We are thankful to be able to offer our students an opportunity to learn from a teacher with this incredible amount of experience!
He has a Master’s degree in Dancesport and has also been an internationally certified adjudicator. He (and his wife Olga) recently moved to the United States, and joined team Madison West, and just recently welcomed their first daughter! Vladimir is a welcome addition to our team of instructors, offering his expertise to students and fellow teachers alike! We are thankful to be able to offer our students an opportunity to learn from a teacher with this incredible amount of experience!
veronika shapar
Veronika has been dancing forever! From the age of five she has participated in musical and dance classes of many different styles. At age 12, she began concentrating mainly on Dancesport. She represented the Ukranian team at competitions at both regional and national levels. She is 2 times Latin Ukainian Champion, semifinalist in Poland Open championship, Blackpool quarter finalist. At age 17 she started studying at the National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, eventually earning a bachelor of Dancesport & Physical Education. From 2012 – 2016 she taught and coached at Sputnik Dance Club in Ukraine before joining us at Fred Astaire Madison West in 2017!
Veronika has been an artistic person from a young age with a good foundation in music which gives her a well-rounded knowledge of dance. She is always seeking to learn more and believes it’s never too late to learn something new. She believes dancing is the best way to show your true self and show yourself you can do anything you put your mind to, nothing is impossible. She encourages you to follow your dream and hopes you’ll take the leap and join her in the studio for a lesson!
Veronika has been an artistic person from a young age with a good foundation in music which gives her a well-rounded knowledge of dance. She is always seeking to learn more and believes it’s never too late to learn something new. She believes dancing is the best way to show your true self and show yourself you can do anything you put your mind to, nothing is impossible. She encourages you to follow your dream and hopes you’ll take the leap and join her in the studio for a lesson!
