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Dance Elegance Academy offers the highest quality Ballroom, Latin and Social dance lessons in Orlando! Academy owners and instructors Alexey Smirnov and Daria Smirnova are top specialists in dance industry and awards-winning competitive professional dancers. With thousands of lessons taught their expertise allows to find personal approach to students of all levels and ages, and makes your dance lessons fun and productive! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or taking your very first steps, Dance Elegance Academy welcomes all dance enthusiasts with open arms!
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Hired 20 times
Serves Orlando, FL
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2 employees
3 years in business
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Carl H.
Dec 8, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
As the husband/organizer for our Gringo-Hispanic Christmas Party in Maitland, Florida, I could not have been more thrilled with Daria Smirnova and Alex Smirnov. They nailed our Cowboy Christmas theme, seamlessly blending holiday line dances with lively Latin numbers—all to festive music. Clear cues, perfect pacing, and infectious energy got every guest dancing, from beginners to pros. They kept the vibe joyful and inclusive, circulating with smiles and quick fixes that made everyone feel successful. The floor stayed packed, the crowd was excited, and the party felt electric. Daria and Alex didn’t just teach steps—they created holiday magic. Already trying to confirm dates for next years party. Highest recommendation!
Details: 65+ • I'm flexible • No experience • Preparing for an event / performance • I'm flexible • As recommended by professional • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Francisco A.
Oct 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Daria is an exceptional dance instructor—both a true expert and a professional. She has an amazing ability to explain techniques in a clear and approachable way, making it easy for students of all levels to understand and apply them. Her teaching style is supportive, patient, and detail-oriented, ensuring that every student feels confident and engaged in the learning process. Daria’s passion for dance and dedication to her students truly set her apart. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow their skills and confidence on the dance floor.
Details: 18-25 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Ballroom • Intermediate • Preparing for an event / performance • I'm flexible • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Adanna U.
Nov 8, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had an amazing experience planning our first dance for our wedding
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Waltz • No, I do not have choreography in mind • Beginner • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Rebecca T.
Jan 26, 2024
I absolutely love working with Alex and Dasha!!! I love their dance style and they're such great teachers and great people. Really good at explaining even advanced difficult tecnique concepts in a simple,easy to understand,and fun way! They really make you feel both comfortable and challenged in a good way in lesson. I feel I've improved so much working with them. Also Dasha's Cardio class is incredibe a great way to practice and get a great workout in and feel pretty and confident while doing it!
Ilse M.
Jan 28, 2024
I enjoy very much going to dance classes with Alex and Dasha, they are very knowledgeable and make the classes fun and very productive. I’m super glad to have them as my dance instructors!!!
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Daria Smirnova
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Discounted first private lesson: 50$
Regular private lesson (for a couple or single): 100$
In-home private lesson: 150$
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First and further most we sit down and set their dancing goals. Some people want to start dancing for a new hobby, some want to lose weight, get ready for event, do competitions etc. Then we’ll create a program tailored to these goals and the level of student. If it is a very first lesson for a person, then we’ll learn a few basic steps in the dances we picked together and just have some fun! 😉
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We are Nationally and Internationally recognized dancers who currently compete in Professional American Rhythm and Latin Showdance. We won the WADF European Champions titles in International Latin and Showdance as long as many other awards and podium placements in the US and back in our home country Russia. We continue to constantly learn and grow, being coached by the World and the United States champions to share this knowledge with our students. We also have official Arthur Murray and Fred Astaire franchise studios instructor’s certification.
