33: Anna Pelypenko, 5x Pro Canadian Champion, DWTS Ukraine Champion, U21 World Latin Champion, Toronto Studio Owner, Growing up Dancing in Ukraine, Learning Basics Late

I sat down with Anna in Columbus, OH, USA the weekend of Ohio Star Ball,  after long hours of driving from Toronto. Anna was there to support Valentin who was competing in Pro-AM and their students. We spent the weekend together and I got to hear about the intensity of being a young female dancer in Ukraine, talking about her teachers and how at 27 she started working with Vibeke and Donnie Burns and understood the important of learning the basics.  Anna and Valentin have won the Pro Canadian Latin Couple 5 times before moving into teaching and competing in television shows like Revolution in Canada. Anna cares most about listening to your body, taking care of your mental health and happiness. They have a new dance studio in Toronto called “Casita” to build a home to dancers to flourish and reach their potential.  I hope you enjoy our episode! Show Links: 1. Mondans Socials: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Get better at ballroom and latin with our masterclasses, courses and camp lectures: ⁠Link⁠ Watch Beyond (A Dance TV Show): ⁠Link⁠ 2. Guest Links: Anna’s Instagram Anna and Valentin’s Instagram Infinite Dance Shoes Collection