E&A Dance

E&A Dance is a private dance lesson studio in Ocoee, Florida, run by Eugene Parkhimovich and Anna Lukashova, both accomplished ballroom dancers from Belarus. Eugene began dancing at age seven and spent a decade competing extensively across Europe before studying at Belarusian State University of Physical Culture. He was appointed part-time instructor at a local studio that produced national champions, and competed with the National Ballroom formation team Univers, securing numerous national titles and placements in World and European Championship finals. Anna also started dancing at seven, received strong training in International Ballroom and Latin styles, and earned numerous national and international awards. She became a five-time national champion with formation team Univers and placed 4th at the World Championship. After teaching ballroom dance together at Belarusian State Medical University, Eugene and Anna moved to the United States in 2012, where they have continued competing in American rhythm and smooth divisions while training with world-class coaches.

The studio offers private lessons tailored to all skill levels. Beginners learn foundational ballroom and Latin styles including waltz, cha-cha, salsa, and merengue in a welcoming environment designed to build confidence and coordination. Advanced dancers work on complex choreography, American Smooth and International Latin styles, and competition preparation. Couples lessons blend fun, romance, and skill-building, with choreography available for weddings, quinceañeras, and other special events. Eugene specializes in intermediate and advanced dancers and couples.

The studio's pricing structure begins with a $45 introductory lesson for singles or couples, which includes evaluation and goal-setting. Ongoing private lessons run $125 to $150 per lesson depending on skill level, goals, and commitment, with options for pre-paid packages, monthly payments, or per-lesson rates. Gift certificates are available.

E&A Dance teaches a comprehensive range of styles: waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, viennese waltz, tango, Argentine tango, rumba, cha-cha, samba, jive, paso doble, salsa, salsa on two, bachata, merengue, mambo, bolero, swing, east coast swing, west coast swing, lindy hop, hustle, nightclub two step, country two step, line dancing, contemporary, and competitive ballroom. Custom choreography, flash mob choreography, and group lessons are available. The studio serves the entire Orlando metro area from its central Ocoee location, operating Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 9 pm.

Your first visit starts with a $45 introductory lesson where instructors evaluate your current level, introduce basic concepts, and suggest a customised path forward based on your goals. Every student and couple receives individual attention rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Eugene Parkhimovich and Anna Lukashova are the studio owners and primary instructors. Eugene is a former national champion competitor from Belarus who trained at Belarusian State University of Physical Culture and competed with formation team Univers at World and European Championship finals; he specialises in intermediate and advanced dancers. Anna is a five-time national champion and former 4th-place World Championship finalist, also trained in Belarus and now teaches across all levels. Both have trained with world-class coaches in the United States since 2012.

Beginner lessons are designed to introduce newcomers in a welcoming and supportive environment with step-by-step guidance, whether you've never danced before or are brushing up on basics.