Welcome To Ballroom Legacy Dance Studio

A Premiere Professional Ballroom Dance School

Who We Are

Ballroom Legacy Dance Studio,Sea Cliff is a locally-owned Ballroom and Latin dance studio that has been serving clients on Long Island since 2005. Our experienced professionals will comfortably instruct you at social or competitive level -- no partner required. Whether you have prior dance experience or are interested in trying it for the first time, we are here to help guide you in discovering the real magic of dance. Contact us today or stop by to get started!

Veronika Simeonova

Owner
8-Time Undefeated Bulgarian National Champion

Veronika Simeonova is our studio founder and one of our most loved team members, well respected by our team and students alike. Her passion for dance and teaching others to feel confident while dancing is a true inspiration.

Ola Kozłowska

Top Level Professional

International Standard, Latin & American Smooth & Rhythm Specialist
U.S. Open Bachata Champion
U.S. Open Salsa on 2 Vice-Champion
World Open Salsa Championships Finalist

Sir Paul Killick

Honored Guest Coach

World Open Professional Latin Champion
U.K. Professional Latin Champion
Asian Cup Open Professional Latin Champion
World Class Adjudicator

Christiano Couto

Top Level Professional

Argentine Tango Specialist
Brazilian Samba Specialist
Salsa on 2 Specialist

Ekaterina Popova

Honored Resident Coach

Int.Standard Blackpool Champion 
UK.International Standard Champion

Alexander Kostic

Top Level Professional

Canadian National Professional Latin Vice-Champion
World Open Professional Latin Show Dance Finalist 
World Open Professional Latin Quarter Finalist
International Latin & Standard Specialist
American Smooth Specialist

Sam Paliashchuk

Top Level Professional

International Latin Specialist
International Standard Specialist

Eugene Smagin

Top Level Professional

International Standard Specialist
International Latin Specialist

Misha Smagin

Top Level Professional

International Latin Specialist

Vladislav Shakhov

Honored Guest Coach

Int.Standard Blackpool Champion 
UK.International Standard Champion

Mario Patane

Top Level Professional

International Standard Specialist
International Latin Specialist
Kizomba Specialist

Norma Escoto

Studio Artistic Director

DVIDA Certified Professional
Honored Studio Events Sponsor

Jose Decamps & Joanna Decamps

Honored Guest Coaches

4-Time U.S. and 3-Time World Rhythm Champions
U.S. Mambo Champions
World Salsa Champions

Abigail Kornet

 Dance Instructor

Argentine Tango Specialist
La Classique du  Quebec Show Dance Finalist
Mass. Dance Sport Argentine Tango Champion

Jill Apostolico

Advanced Dance Instructor

International Latin Specialist

Michelle Officer

Honored Guest Coach

U.S.  & World Smooth Champion 

5 times World Showdance Finalist
Choreographed for Dancing with The Stars and SYTYCD
Danced and choreographed for TV Film and The Academy Awards

Michael Chapman

Honored Guest Coach

2-time World Open Professional Exhibition Champion

2-time Grand Finalist at the British Open Exhibition Championships

Ohio Star Ball Champion

World Dance Council Adjudicator

Award-Winning Choreographer

Millennium DanceSport Championships, Organizer 

Florida Superstars DanceSport Championships, Organizer

​Hollywood DanceSport Championships, Co-Organizer

Cuba International Ballroom Dance Championships, Co-Organizer

Albert Ruiz  Jr. a.k.a. "Fuski"

Advanced Dance Instructor

Pro/Am Show Dance Specialist
Argentine Tango Specialist
Dance Vision American Smooth/ American Rhythm Certified
AMF American Smooth/ American Rhythm Certified
Formation Specialist
La Classique Du Quebec Show Dance Finalist
Mass.Dance Sport Argentine Tango Finalist
Virtual Dance Class Specialist

Magali Fruchard

Advanced Dance Instructor/ Program Coordinator/Assistant Manager

AMF American Smooth/American Rhythm Certified
Ancient European Dance Specialist
Formation Specialist
La Classique Du Quebec Pro/Am Runner up
Virtual Dance Class Specialist

Melanie Weiler

Top Level Professional

International Latin Specialist