Mariia Usanina
Mariia Usanina

Mariia Usanina

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Introduction
Mariia Usanina started dancing at the age of 4. She has won several titles, including U.S national titles, in Latin and ballroom dancesport styles. She also represented Russia in the 10-dance championship. Mariia specialize in social and competitive ballroom dance for all ages. Whether you seek the best training for competition, or just a fun way to get fit and learn some new steps, she will help you reach your goal. She will teach you effective technique, and styling, for all levels in the multiple styles of dance.
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Hired 91 times

Serves Los Angeles, CA

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15 years in business

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2023

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

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Emmanuel H.
May 8, 2023
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Very professional and patient, with such an amazing attitude.Thank You

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Dance Lessons
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Sergio v.
4 weeks ago
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I really enjoyed my experience taking bachata lessons with Maria. She is a talented instructor and taught me both how to improve my current technique and to advance it further I feel much more confident in social dancing because of her and I just had a lot of fun working with her. Would recommend. Edited March 2025 It's been two years since initially taking privates with Mariia and it's still wonderful. She is warm hearted, supportive and encouraging. We have done multiple different styles of Bachata and her experience in all the styles have shown. She has made social dancing for me so much more fun and continues to help me improve to this day.

Details: 26-35 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Bachata • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons
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Crystal M.
4 weeks ago
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I was really excited to work with Marilla after reading all the great reviews, but unfortunately, she stopped responding at the most critical point—when we were discussing the cost of lessons and scheduling. It’s been weeks now, and it’s clear she doesn’t need or want my business. Thanks, but no thanks.

Details: 46-65 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Mariia Usanina's reply
Hi Crystal , so sorry to hear about bad experience with me. As I texted you earlier my location is very far from you, that’s the reason why we couldn’t schedule a class. But I’m more than happy to give you a free lesson if anytime you in Los Angeles. Thank you
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Stephen B.
Jan 28, 2025
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Mariia was amazing. We set up a bachata lesson for 4 people who had zero dance experience. In one hour we learned more than we expected. She was punctual, responsive, professional, patient, and she broke things down to very simple, beginner friendly steps. We were very satisfied with our experience. Strongly recommend.

Details: 26-35 • A group of 3-4 people • Bachata • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Dance Lessons
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Ronaldo m.
May 23, 2024
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Mariia was an incredible teacher, very friendly and patient. My fiancee and I had a great time learning our first dance. Mariia created our choreo and adjusted to our requests on the spot. We highly recommend her!!

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons
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  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Every lesson start with warm up where we repeat all the basic figures of the Latin program (cha cha, samba, rumba, pasodoble, jive) or the basic figures of the Ballroom program (Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep) After the warm up, the practice begins with a detailed technique like footwork, arm styling, posture. In the final part of the class, you will learn a new dance routine.