Meet Central Florida's most talented and seasoned instructors teaching at JJ's Dance Fusion Dance Studio
MARIA COLUCCI
Meet Maria, a reputable fitness instructor, personal trainer and accomplished dancer with over three decades of dedicated service in the health and wellness industry. With a multifaceted background that spans across various dance styles, Maria has not only taught dance but has also been an active performer for more than 30 years. She currently is a vibrant member of a local performance team, which showcases her passion and prowess in dance.
Her career is marked by a commitment of continuous learning and professional development. Maria uses her extensive expertise to craft highly effective, customized fitness regimes and dance programs that cater to a diverse range of clients of all and any age. She is particularly skilled in blending dance with fitness training, offering a unique and enjoyable approach to health and exercise that enhances both physical and mental well-being.
Throughout her career, Maria has touched the lives of countless individuals, helping them achieve their fitness goals while also fostering a love for dance. She believes in creating an inclusive environment where all participants can feel motivated, supported, and engaged regardless of their age or fitness level. Her classes are a testament to her ability to connect with participants through the universal language of movement and rhythm.
Maria strives to be a beacon of inspiration, pushing the boundaries of what it means to live a healthy active life and remains dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and advocacy for a holistic lifestyle.
CALEB YOUNG
Caleb is a well known ballroom dance instructor and was the previous owner of the location now known as JJ's Dance Fusion (formerly Absolutely Ballroom studio.)
Caleb is passionate about teaching dance to anyone who is willing have fun on the dance floor!
NATALYA OGIRYA
Music, dancing and sports have been Natalya’s passion since early childhood. Natalya’s professional dance career includes more than 15 years of experience in Salsa, Bachata and Argentine Tango. She has taught classes for all levels, given workshops, hosted Milongas, DJ’ed and performed at tango events in the United States. She has also interviewed living legends of tango to share their experiences and reflections with the tango world.
Natalya has a vast teaching experience as a follower and leader and is specifically focused on milonguero tango style.
Her academic education and lifetime expertise in body mechanics are essential for promoting improvisational styles and dialogs between tango partners through knowledge and understanding of the music, connections, healthy techniques, step quality, space and rhythm.
Natalya’s philosophy is to inspire her students to express their love for tango and continue developing Orlando tango community through social dancing in a supportive environment.
Natalya hosts a group tango class and Milonga on the 3rd Sunday of every month at JJ's Dance Fusion starting at 5pm and dancing until 9pm.
About JJ's Dance Fusion's instructors
VIOREL IONITA
Viorel has been teaching ballroom dance classes for the last 30 years beginning with the MSU Ballroom Dance Club and competed in intercollegiate competitions while at MSU.
Viorel teaches International and American style dancing lessons in standard and smooth (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep) as well as Latin dances (Cha-cha, Rumba, Samba, Swing, Paso Doble, Jive). He also teaches night club dances like merengue, salsa, hustle, mambo.
Viorel was Dance Director for dance studios in Michigan (Dance N Sport and Social Dance Studio) and competed in pro-am competitions with his students, placing first in numerous open competitions. Viorel choregraphed dances for weddings and show cases in
studios around Michigan and Florida as well as became adjudicated to judged local competitions.
Viorel had won two local Dancing With the Stars competitions in the Daytona Beach Area with his star partners. He is passionate about teaching dance to anyone who is willing to have fan on the dance floor.
FELIX SOLIS
Felix Solis is a talented and esteemed instructor in the Volusia County Area. ....
