About us
Where Passion Meets Grace
World Dance Champions Marcin and Ksenia, come with a wealth of dance experience and knowledge behind them. Dancing Latin and Ballroom from an early age, they have trained, competed and performed at the highest levels worldwide. Passionate and enthusiastic about their chosen career, they are looking to pass on their experience and talent to those of you who want to learn from the very best!
Become part of the Viva School of Dance family and embark on a dance journey that will not only enhance your skills but also enrich your life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, there’s a place for you here. Let’s dance together and make beautiful memories on and off the dance floor.
Discover the Difference at Viva School of Dance
Viva School of Dance is a safe and comfortable environment in which you can learn to dance. A friendly and happy school that welcomes all ages and abilities to the dance floor.
It is a place where:
• You can allow yourself to feel calm and free.
• You can make your dreams come true.
• You will find a lot of support and motivation.
• We teach children and adults with love.
Our Classes
From the disciplined elegance of Ballet to the fiery passion of Latin Dance, our curriculum offers a diverse range of styles taught by our team of professional instructors. Each class is designed to challenge and inspire, providing students with the technique and artistry to excel both on and off the dance floor.
Our Vision
We dream of a place where the next generation of dancers can flourish, fostering a community that values artistic integrity, cultural diversity, and mutual respect. Our goal is to be a beacon of excellence in dance education, nurturing talent and passion in every student that walks through our doors.
Our Awards
At Viva School Of Dance, our dedication to the art of dance and our commitment to our students have been recognized time and again. We are honored to have received accolades that affirm our status as one of the premier dance school in Dublin. Join us and be a part of Dublin’s award-winning dance legacy.
Ksenia Yanchenkova
Marcin Szymutko
Our Professional Instructors
Ksenia Yanchenkova
Ksenia is a former Latin World Champion (2017). She is President of DanceSport Federation of Ireland and Chair of the Athletes Commission. She currently represents Ireland in World & European Latin Championships (Professional Division). Ksenia is co-director of Viva School of Dance, one of the leading dance schools in Dublin.
Marcin Szymutko
Marcin is a former Latin World Champion (2017). He is also Chair of The Media and Digital Marketing Department of DanceSport Federation of Ireland. He currently represents Ireland in World & European Latin Championships (Professional Division). Marcin is director of Viva School of Dance, one of the leading dance schools in Dublin.
Sergiu Tihon
Signe Engstrand
Signe Engstrand has danced a variety of styles from tap and jazz to Ballroom and Latin. While studying music in college she worked as a choreographer on various music video projects before landing a job as an instructor with the renowned ballroom dance organization Arthur Murray Studios in Chicago. She currently instructs at Viva School of Dance, one of the leading dance schools in Dublin.
Alison Lawlor Hopkins
Aline Villa
My name is Aline Villa, Italian/Brazilian Ballet teacher with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in ballet, creative dance, and acting, teaching children and young people for the past 5 years. I taught in India for nearly 2 years and performed in 8 plays across 250+ venues in Brazil and India with Cia Nissi. Since moving to Dublin, I’ve continued teaching in various studios and am delighted to be part of the Viva School of Dance family.
Conor Gorman
Conor has been dancing for over 10 years and has competed in many national and international competitions in both Latin and Ballroom categories. He and his dance partner Karen represented Ireland in the 2017 World Senior Dance championships in Miami.
Most recently Conor has been involved in LGBT Argentine Tango
Alison Lawlor Hopkins
Aline Villa
My name is Aline Villa, Italian/Brazilian Ballet teacher with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in ballet, creative dance, and acting, teaching children and young people for the past 5 years. I taught in India for nearly 2 years and performed in 8 plays across 250+ venues in Brazil and India with Cia Nissi. Since moving to Dublin, I’ve continued teaching in various studios and am delighted to be part of the Viva School of Dance family.