The people behind the movement

Instructors

Our instructors are professional dancers, choreographers, and educators. They bring experience from the stage, competition, and the classroom into every lesson. They are the reason students come back.

Afra — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Stockholm's house ambassador since 2011

Afra

Afra has been dancing since age four and teaching house and hip hop since 2011. She holds a dance teaching degree from Stockholm University of the Arts and works as a choreographer, teacher, and event organizer across Stockholm.

Alexandra — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The ten-dance champion who makes kids shine

Alexandra

Alexandra has competed in ten-dance at elite level and teaches kids' dance, ten-dance, and Zumba. She is passionate about creating joy and confidence in her students, regardless of age and level.

Alfie — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The disco king with a world top-five finish

Alfie

Alfie has been teaching for nearly eight years and competes on the Swedish national disco team. He teaches vogue femme, disco, and contemporary, creating open spaces where everyone can be themselves.

Aliya — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The jazz funk pro who lights up every room

Aliya

Aliya teaches jazz funk, commercial, and afro fusion at House Of Shapes and Celey Dance Factory. She has been competing since childhood and is passionate about giving young dancers both technique and confidence.

Anders — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Bringing you Peru on the dance floor

Anders

Anders has his roots in Peru and dance in his blood. He teaches Latin Rumba and wants to inspire you to let loose, have fun and find your own rhythm.

Andy — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The hip hop veteran from Spain with party in her veins

Andy

Andy has been dancing since 2006 and teaching hip hop since 2018. She has a solid foundation in multiple street and club styles and creates classes full of energy and togetherness.

Axel — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The political scientist who chose the dance floor

Axel

Axel holds a degree in political science and studied dance pedagogy in the US. He teaches street dance and wants to create a space where beginners dare to fail and still feel proud.

Carolina — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
From choreography assistant to the salsa stage. The steps started at Sway.

Carolina

Carolina trained at Sway and has been dancing salsa since 2017. She dances in AK Mambo and has performed at international congresses across Europe and the US. In her classes, you build a strong foundation with a focus on technique, movement and personal style.

Chris — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The mambo master with silver from Miami

Chris

Christopher has been teaching Salsa On2 since 2018 and has competed internationally, earning second place at the World Salsa Summit in Miami. He is one of the lead dancers in AK Mambo and choreographs for several dance groups.

Claudia — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Ten years of competition, five years of classes without pressure.

Claudia

Claudia started dancing at age six and competed for 10 years. She teaches hip hop, street dance, and commercial, creating a safe space where nobody feels judged.

Daniela — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The Zumba instructor with Latin American fire

Daniela

Daniela is a licensed Zumba instructor and teaches Zumba, kids' dance, and reggaeton. She creates classes that get everyone moving, laughing, and forgetting everything else.

Elin — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The contemporary teacher with 15+ years on stage

Elin

Elin has over 15 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She teaches contemporary floorwork and creates classes filled with safety, laughter, and togetherness.

Freja Leona — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The singer who found salsa in Mexico

Freja Leona

Freja is a singer, certified personal trainer, and social pedagogue. She found her love for Cuban salsa in Mexico and has been teaching regularly since 2023, with classes, drop-ins, and shows across Sweden.

Hanna — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The hip hop heart who went deep at Åsa

Hanna

Hanna has been dancing since age seven and teaching since 15. She studied five styles at Åsa Folk High School and teaches hip hop and commercial with joy and presence.

Julia C — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Started dancing before she could count to three.

Julia C

Julia has been dancing since she was two. She is passionate about movement and community, and wants to create a class where everyone feels seen and free to grow.

Julia J — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The dancer who is passionate about creating community

Julia J

Julia is a professional dancer, choreographer and founder of the dance company Megami Dance Company. She has been teaching for over 15 years and is passionate about creating strong groups where community and development go hand in hand.

Junior B`rangla — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The salsa legend everyone knows

Junior B`rangla

Junior has been teaching Cuban salsa and line-style salsa for over 15 years, across Sweden and at the country’s biggest festivals. He teaches all levels with joy, fire, and strong pedagogy.

Kevin — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Licensed Zumba instructor with a background in Ecuador and masterclasses in Stockholm

Kevin

Kevin is a licensed Zumba instructor with over a year of experience leading groups. He teaches Latin American rhythms such as salsa, reggaeton, bachata, and merengue and has led masterclasses in Stockholm and other cities. In his classes, everyone is welcome regardless of age or level.

Larisa — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The bachata queen dreaming of world domination

Larisa

Larisa has been teaching dance for 15 years with a focus on bachata, salsa, and bachazouk. She organizes events with Bachatea and is booked as a guest dancer at major festivals. Together with Lucas she is building a strong brand in Stockholm's bachata community.

Linda — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The circus kid who became a contemporary dancer

Linda

Linda has been teaching circus for eight years and studies dance pedagogy at Stockholm University of the Arts. She combines acrobatics and contemporary dance, creating safe spaces for teenagers to grow and express themselves.

Linnea — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Gives children self-confidence through movement.

Linnea

Linnea has been dancing her whole life and training taekwondo for years. With four years of experience coaching kids, she is passionate about spreading the joy of dance, energy and confidence to the youngest dancers.

Lucas — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
From the basketball court to the dance floor. His body already knew. The music did the rest.

Lucas

Lucas comes from basketball and had body control in his blood long before he found bachata. In two years he has grown into one of the scene's most exciting young dancers, with two international silver medals in Jack & Jill. He dances with the music, not just to it.

Mada — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
From Lady Gaga's stage to your dance floor.

Mada

Mada is a professional dancer and choreographer from Washington DC. He has performed behind Lady Gaga and NeYo as a backup dancer and been teaching dance for over 18 years. This autumn he brings afro and hip hop to USC Studios.

Marina — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Dance teacher and behavioral scientist using dance as a tool for children's well-being

Marina

Marina has been teaching since 1999 and trained at the Balettakademien. She teaches kids’ dance, show dance, and dance mix, and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology plus a step-1 qualification in psychotherapy.

Matilda — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The feminine vibe expert with high energy

Matilda

Matilda has been teaching for about eight years and studied at Kulturama and the Balettakademien. She teaches feminine vibe, commercial, and jazz and loves making students feel stronger than they thought possible.

Nina — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The former pro dancer who now makes bodies feel great

Nina

Nina has 30 years of experience as a dancer and teacher. She is a former professional ballet dancer with a dance pedagogy degree. Today she teaches pilates, mobility, and stretch.

Primus — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The 18-year-old who makes kids fall in love with dance

Primus

Primus is 18 years old, has been dancing for ten years, and studies natural sciences. He teaches kids’ dance and is passionate about creating joy, safety, and a longing for the next class.

Therése — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Jazz, body and movement for 25 years

Therése

Therése trained at Svenska Balettskolan and Balettakademien in Stockholm. She has been teaching dance and movement in Stockholm for over 25 years.

Vicky — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The ballet pro from Buenos Aires who does everything from heels to pilates

Vicky

Vicky is a professional dancer trained at Academia de Ballet de Moscú in Buenos Aires. She teaches bachata, ballet, heels, pilates, and contemporary in Stockholm, Uppsala, and at festivals.

Yanina — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
The roller skating princess from Buenos Aires

Yanina

Yanina is from Argentina and trained roller skating from ages 6 to 20. She runs Movimiento Skate in Stockholm and teaches dance skate for all ages. She is also a yoga teacher.

Yunier — dance instructor at USC Studios Stockholm
Cuba’s national school dancer who keeps it loco

Yunier

Yunier is a professional dancer trained at Cuba’s national art school. He teaches reggaeton, timba, Cuban salsa, Afro contemporary, and AfroCubano.

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