Meet Your Dance Instructors
Train with professionals who understand both the detail of practice and the demands of performance. Ruslan and Ekaterina (Katusha) Wilder bring their international dance experience to private coaching, group classes, competition preparation, and wedding choreography.
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Ruslan Wilder
Ballroom · Latin · Smooth · Rhythm · Show Dance
Ruslan began dancing at age six in St. Petersburg and moved to the United States in 1997. With Ekaterina, he represented the U.S. in international professional competition, including World Championship events.
A former U.S. National and World Professional 10-Dance finalist and nationally and internationally licensed adjudicator, he combines technical detail, musicality, and performance coaching in his lessons.
His work also includes event hosting and appearances on ABC, NBC, FOX, TNT, and CNN. He brings that understanding of stage presence to dancers preparing for Pro-Am competitions, showcases, and special occasions.
Ekaterina (Katusha) Wilder
Ballroom · Latin · Smooth · Rhythm · Show Dance
Ekaterina is a professional dancer, coach, and adjudicator whose career spans international competition and stage performance. Together with Ruslan, she represented the United States in professional Ballroom, Latin, Ten Dance, and Show Dance events.
A former World and U.S. Professional 10-Dance finalist, she brings an experienced eye to technique, partnership, musicality, and presentation.
At Imperial, she works with adults and young dancers, helping each student build a strong foundation and prepare for the goals that matter to them, from a first lesson to a showcase or competition.
ANALIA CARREño
Argentine Tango instruction, choreography & performance
Professional experience includes judging at the World Tango Championship, choreography for Tango Story and Souls of Tango, and work with Buenos Aires tango productions including Señor Tango and Esquina Carlos Gardel.
Performance credits include Forever Tango, Tanguera, Tango Emotion, and touring with ConjuroTango.
Contact Imperial for current Tango lesson and guest-coaching availability →
LUIS RAMIREZ
Argentine Tango instruction, choreography & performance
Professional experience includes judging at the World Tango Championship, choreography for Tango Story and Souls of Tango, and work with Buenos Aires tango productions including Señor Tango and Esquina Carlos Gardel.
Performance credits include Forever Tango, Tanguera, Tango Emotion, and touring with ConjuroTango.
Contact Imperial for current Tango lesson and guest-coaching availability →