Welcome to Dancesport Academy of New England
A Premiere Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio
Ballroom dancing is a sport that connects the body and mind with great music. Our goal is to make you a fantastic dancer while giving you a great form of exercise that you can incorporate into your daily life! ​Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, we guarantee you’ll find it here.
The Team
Who We Are
Marcio DeSouza
​Advanced Dance Instructor
Originally from Brasil, Marcio received his earlier training in Latin, Ballroom, Ballet, and Modern dancing. After touring with Dance Company in his home country as well as Europe. He moved to the U.S., where he achieved the Top Teacher Awards in major US competitions, and he competed with Saori DeSouza in Rhythm and Smooth Professionally, as well as competed on the WCS Circuit.
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He is our Advanced Dance Instructor and one of our most loved team members. He is well respected by our team and students alike. His passion for dance and teaching others to feel confident dancing are true inspirations.
Saori DeSouza
Competitive Dance Coordinator
​Saori has been trained as a Ballroom, Latin, Jazz dancer and stage performance in her original country in Japan. She found the beauty International Standard and Latin style, and competed in both styles at higher levels as an amateur in her young age. After she came to this country, she had started exploring another beauty of expression in the new style of dancing – American Smooth and Rhythm with Marcio DeSouza and became a former 9 Dance Competitor in the U.S.
Looking for a great Competitive Dance Coordinator who really knows how to get you moving? For many years, she has been an influential part of our business, providing clients with the personalized attention they need to fulfill their dance goals.
Dylan Freedman
Dance Instructor
Dylan started dancing at ten years old and continues sharing his love for it every day. Being ranked 9th in the country in his category, he understands the importance of discipline, hard work, and passion. His approach to dancing is rooted in the basic principles and techniques of Latin American dancing. He aims to educate and share his love of dancing with students, helping them grow as dancers and people.
US National Youth RS Champion
US National Youth Semi-Finalist
Ohio Star Ball Youth Semi-Finalist
New York Dance Festival U21 Finalist
Eastern Dance Championship Youth + U21 Vice Champion
Boston Dancesport Cup Adult Amateur Champion
Zlatoslava Poluben
Dance Instructor
Zlata started dancing at the age of 5 in the ancient Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. Her dancing career has taken her all over the globe, and she recently moved to the USA at the end of 2022. With vast experience in big competitions and coaching, Zlata knows exactly how to awaken the love of dance in her students!​
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Four-time Champion of Ukraine
European Champion
Ohio Star Ball U19 Standard + Latin Finalist
New York Dance Festival U19 Standard + Latin Finalist
Winner of all Ukrainian and International tournaments, including:
World Championship Paris
Lancashire Championship Rome
Poland Radom Freedom Dance Cup
Germany Mannheim
Competitor of the GOC Championships Stuttgart and Assen Netherlands
Address
380 Washington Street #2
​Brighton MA 02135
Phone
617-938-7871