Who we are:
At Dance Flavor, we combine years of dance training with an unshakable passion for dance. This is what we pass on to our students, and bring to our audiences.
We believe that all dance styles should be accessible to all learners, regardless of age or prior experience. Our customers are people from all walks of life. People who want to learn to dance through workshops or online instruction.
We are here to offer you quality dance education or performance. Explore our live class options for all levels. Prefer to learn on your own? We also offer a Dance on Demand subscription depending on your needs.
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About
Jenny Levina
Jenny Levina was born in Minsk, Belarus, and began her dance career at the age of four. She was trained in Ballet, Ballroom and Russian Folklore. From the time she was six years old, Jenny competed in International Latin and Standard styles of dance. Even from her first dance lesson, she showed excitement, grace and talent. Jenny moved to New York as a teenager. There, continued to pursue and diversify her artistic dreams.
Jenny’s Mentors in Dance
Passionate about Latin Jazz, Argentine Tango and Salsa, she trained with masters like Eddie Torres (Salsa on2), Maria Torres(Latin Jazz), and Daniela Arcuri and Armando Arzuza (Argentine Tango). She coached with Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova. Both of these Blackpool Amateur Latin Champions trained Jenny in International Latin and American Rhythm styles. She also worked extensively with Tatiana Logishev– a 12 times International Latin ballroom champion.
Accomplishments in Dance
Jenny became a finalist in various International Latin and American Rhythm competitions, and became a certified ballet instructor with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in the Vaganova method. Her other accomplishments include dancing as part of the Belarus National Performing Arts Theater, TV appearances on various TV shows, like Good Morning America. She’s also appeared in music videos for various artists, and an opening dance for a Don Omar show in NYC. These are just some of her numerous appearances in dance performance.
The Founder of Dance Flavor
Jenny founded Dance Flavor in 2010 with the goal to share her passion for dancing. Since then, Dance Flavor has provided ongoing private, group and online classes to students in New York, South Florida and all over the world.
In 2016, Jenny teamed up with Ramphis Kumar who shared her vision. Together, they challenge one another to improve their skills as they continue to share dance with the world.
Ramphis Kumar
Born in Panama City and growing up in Puerto Rico, Ramphis Kumar began dancing as a child. He studied and performed Salsa and Flamenco as well as Folklore from Panama and Puerto Rico. He competed and performed at Salsa Congresses and International Competitions, placing 2nd in PR National Championships and World Champions at the San Juan Salsa Open in 2004.
Career Accomplishments
Throughout his dance career, Ramphis has achieved many accomplishments in dance. He has worked with the Reggaeton Latin Grammy winner Ivy Queen, appeared in the movie Havana Nights, and performed with Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Roberto Rohena.
After graduating with a degree in Management- Business Administration in 2008, Ramphis moved to the US to study English and pursue his dance career. Since then, he has trained, performed and competed extensively in American Rhythm and American Smooth dance styles. He has won numerous top teacher awards, and professional titles. These include the South Florida Novice Champion, Mix-Novice Champion, 2nd Place American Smooth and America Rhythm Champion, and American Rhythm Fred Astaire's World Finalist.
Ramphis’s Interests, Certifications, and History with Dance Flavor
Ramphis loves and is passionate about diverse areas of life. This includes swimming, Pilates, spirituality, consciousness, the beach, Florida, helping students to believe in themselves, and of course dancing. He is a certified Fred Astaire’s Dance Instructor and Certified DRD of Puerto Rico Salsa Instructor. He speaks fluent Spanish, English and some Portuguese. He joined Dance Flavor in 2016 to continue performing, competing and teaching locally and around the world.
Along with Jenny Levina, he pours his heart into his work to share his love of dance with his students and audiences
Location
Multiple locations throughout South Florida
Hours
10am – 10pm Weekdays
By Appointment Weekends