09/18/2026
Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome back Tymur Latypov and Lucy Kozoubei, two accomplished international 10-Dance athletes and experienced dance instructors, to our ballroom program.
Tymur and Lucy have trained and competed at the highest levels of ballroom dance, including national championship titles, international finalist placements, and major U.S. and European competitions. Their backgrounds span both Standard ballroom and Latin dance, and they bring a thoughtful, age-appropriate approach to helping young children discover movement, music, and confidence.
But ballroom dance is about much more than learning steps.
For young children, dance helps build:
• Balance, coordination, posture, and body awareness
• Rhythm, musicality, and listening skills
• Confidence and positive self-expression
• Focus, patience, and the ability to follow directions
• Kindness, teamwork, personal space, and respectful partnering
• Perseverance through practice and new challenges
Their classes will give our children a fun, supportive way to build coordination, rhythm, confidence, listening skills, and positive social interaction. Through age-appropriate games, music, and simple dance activities, children will have opportunities to express themselves, stay active, and experience the joy of dancing with others
For families who would like to explore additional dance opportunities, Tymur and Lucille also teach at MetroDance and are available for private lessons. Private instruction may be arranged at our facility or, when appropriate, in the comfort of your own home. Families interested in learning more about class options, schedules, or private lessons are welcome to contact the office for additional information.
We look forward to another exciting year of moving, learning, and dancing together!
