Valentin Bachvarov
Valentin Bachvarov is an accomplished world-class professional latin and ballroom dancer with experience in teaching, competing and performing in Europe, Asia, and most recently, North America.
He has experienced great success as a professional dancer and continues to compete with his partner as a top professional latin dancer in the United States and Internationally. He was born in Bourgas, Bulgaria and has been dancing for over 23 years.
Professional North American Results
Orlando, FL – US National Finalist 2008/2009 – Orlando, FL
Dearborn, Mi – Michigan Dance Challenge
First Place Professional Open Latin Championships
Montreal, QC – La Classique Du Quebec 2008
First Place Professional Latin Championships
Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Dancesport Classic 2008
Winner of the Professional Open Latin Championships
New Jersey, USA – Winner of the King’s Ball 2007
Toronto, ON – Winner of the Professional Open Latin Championships
Maple Leaf Classic
Irina Bachvarov
Irina is a very well recognized Professional Ballroom instructor and competitor with over 20 years dancing experience. Born in Ukraine, Irina started dancing at age 6 and competed in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. Irina was the finalist in many international competitions in Russia and Europe.
Irina graduated from the Russian National Sport Academy with a degree in Dancesport. She relocated to the U.S. four years ago.
During her first year in the U.S., Irina won major competitions, including Emerald Ball in L.A., Empire State Dance Sport Championships in New York, San Diego Dancesport Championships, Golden State Challenge, and the International Grand Ball in San Francisco.
Irina has also placed 2nd at the Ohio Star Ball, Vegas Showdown, California Star Ball, Pacific Dancesport, Autumn Dance Classic, The Windy City Open in Chicago, and the Desert Classic Dancesport. She is also the US National Championship 2008/2009 finalist.
Irina’s adults and youth students have successfully performed at many different International and U.S. competitions.