The chance to train at NYC’s top professional ballroom dance academy is here! No matter what age or level, Brooklyn DanceSport Club (BDSC) is your home away from home and will teach you the skills you need to feel your best on the dance floor! This Cha Cha number set to ‘Norma De La Guadalajara’ is part of a new …
Maria Manusova on Balance – Adult Latin Seminar
“It is the internal equilibrium derived from a counter balance in the body showcasing a feeling of steadiness and alignment” – Maria Manusova It is a blessing whenever Maria Manusova teaches. She is always focused on fundamentals of Latin dance. Maria talks about balance and how to achieve it. Her deep well of knowledge paired with a pragmatic approach to coaching is a unique …
2014 Empire Dance Championships Showcase – Preview
New York City will host the Empire Dance Championships, an inaugural competition featuring some of the best ballroom and latin dancing, at the Conrad New York hotel in lower Manhattan, with a formal Grand Opening Gala event on Wednesday evening, August 6th. We have also been given an opportunity to honor the memory of our dear friend, Arthur Dudin at …
Blackpool 2003 – Eugene and Maria
Let’s take a look back at one of the many great moments in Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova’s career, their unforgettable Blackpool in 2003. The performance they gave electrified the audience! Cheers of “USA” echoed through the hall whenever they took the floor. The Winter Garden’s audience was brought to their feet when they took 2nd place at 2003 Blackpool Amateur Latin event.
Star lineup at Nationals Preparation Dance Camp
Can we get any more fortunate to have some of the top coaches in the World share their knowledge and wisdom with us. We are grateful to Dr. Ruud Vermeij, Peter Townsend, and Muna Breitem for being our inspiration as we prepare for Nationals. The surprise appearance of Michael Malitowski and Joanna Leunis was the icing on the cake met …
“American Dancer” Interview with Eugene and Maria
The Jan/Feb 2014 issue of “American Dancer” magazine gives us a glimpse into what Eugene and Maria think about teaching dance, their goals, and real values. Just recently celebrating a 3 year anniversary of Brooklyn DanceSport Club is no small achievement. No matter how many spectacular dancers will be coached and guided by Eugene and Maria, they still believe “that …
Maria and our youngest talent
Enjoy this warm photo of Maria Manusova chatting with our youngest students. Those guys don’t hold back, and are always eager to learn. It’s gratifying to watch them grow. To learn more about our Beginner classes please contact us for more information.
Congratulations to Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova on their 20th Anniversary Dancing Together
Since starting to dance together on August 1st, 1993, Eugene and Maria have become true dance legends and icons in ballroom dance history. Together they have become 11-Times Undefeated US National Amateur Latin Champions and Professional World Latin Finalists (read more here: Eugene and Maria Bio), and have truly cemented their legacy.
“Video of the Week” – Samba Preparation for the 2013 NDCA Amateur Latin National Championships and the Final of the Event
This week’s “Video of the Week” features six couple’s dancing the Samba in a “competition simulation” for this year’s NDCA Amateur Latin National Championships in Provo, Utah and then the final of the Samba for this event. What is key to note here is that 3 of the 6 couples were finalists in this event and all 6 couples placed in the Top 9!
“Video of the Week” – Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova Leading the Adult Latin Seminar in an Energetic and Rhythmical Cha-Cha
This week’s “Video of the Week” brings you two separate installments of our Adult Latin Seminar’s Cha-Cha class routine; at first we have dance legends, Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova, showcasing a rhythmical Cha-Cha and then our Latin Seminar follows in suit by performing the routine (again, this time) with impeccable timing and rhythm while dancing with their ‘second’ partners.