I started learning Latin dance from scratch in my private lessons with Pasha (Pavlo Barsuk). Pasha's teaching is well-organized and systematic. He always provides positive feedback on what I have done well, points out accurately and precisely what I need to improve on, teaches me how to make improvements effectively and efficiently, and challenges me to dance better. The extent of progress I made within a short period of time is more than I ever expected. Within one year, I am able to build on basic techniques while working on 5 dances/routines choreographed by Pasha, learned the fundamentals of Latin dance, and gained good experiences from competitions and showcases with Pasha. To me, Pasha's lessons provided the best value. I have had much fun dancing along the way, and enjoyed learning Latin dance and dance in general in Pasha's lessons. read more

Pasha is a great dance teacher and coach! Have been taking lessons with him for two years. If you want fun choreography and good technique from a seasoned professional, definitely try private lessons with him. If you're a competitive amateur like me, he'll push you and take your dancing further than you ever thought possible. If you're a beginner, he'll ease you into ballroom dancing and make it fun. (my wife is a beginner and she enjoyed our lessons with him) He has created some really fun and crisp choreography for me and my partner. It definitely feels tailored to my physical abilities and to my personality. Not too overwhelming, but not too simple, and really capturing the character of each dance. The technical coaching has been really good as well. I've grown a lot as a dancer under his guidance. Overall, two thumbs up and a big "thank you." He's also great for kids. I see him teach little ones. Somehow he manages to keep them paying attention and working diligently through the lessons. And it's great to see the same kids doing dance competitions and seeing them grow. They'll be fearsome competitors by the time they grow up. Recommend for parents who want their kids to learn this beautiful sport. read more

Pavlo, also known as Pasha, is an amazing teacher. I recommend him for 3 reasons. First, his technique is impeccable and he knows how to break it down so you can emulate him. Second, he has a great passion for what he does and his lessons are always high energy in a good way. Finally, he knows when to push you a little harder to get other details in the choreography. If you are looking to compete, he's your man! read more

Great workshop technique classes. Wish I were here longer to enjoy them. Highly recommended. Pasha and Ashley will improve anyone's Latin technique quickly. read more

Pavlo (Pasha) is a great dance instructor! I have been taking dance lessons for the past five years from various instructors and Pasha is one of the best! He has a strong work ethic and cares deeply about his students. He is committed to teaching his students to understand and master proper technique and body mechanics. Pasha has a positive can do attitude and he makes you feel encouraged and confident. Pasha himself is a top professional dancer and has achieved top level success during his career. Dancing with Pasha is a privilege but most of all it is fun! I highly recommend Pasha Barsuk!! He is the BEST!! read more

I love working with Pavlo! His choreographies are beautiful and creative. His instruction is patient and clear. He is friendly and approachable. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone interested in competing in Latin dance. read more

I had a chance to take private lessons from Pavlo and attend his technique group classes when I was visiting for summer. He explains the details of the techniques of the dances very well. He makes sure that the students puts the effort and pushes his/her limits. This helped me to progress faster than I would imagine. I had compliments about my technique from coaches in my home town when I came back. I definitely recommend private lessons and technique classes with Pavlo. read more

I can't say enough good things about Pasha as a ballroom dance teacher. I had hit a plateau in my competitive ballroom career, and was ranking the same for way too long, not even making finals. I started getting coaching with Pasha, and after 6 months I won a National Champion title and made the World finals. He demonstrates and explains technique so clearly, and in a unique way that makes him stand out. He takes such a personal investment in each student and is so committed to helping you be your absolute best. He also adjusts his approach based on your goals, whether social or competitive. I am so grateful to have met Pasha and to have had him as a coach during my ballroom career. I literally would not have gotten as good as I got or have the awards I've won without him. read more

I worked with Pavlo for about a year and learned so much! I had done American style before but not International. He was extremely flexible with his schedule and was always easy to get in contact with. He's an amazing dancer, coach, and an overall positive person to be around. Pavlo challenged me and made me the best dancer I could be! Thanks so much, highly recommended!!!! read more

Pasha is an incredible dane instructor. I love his technique boot camps. He really pushes you to become better and you can see the results. Not to mention his classes are always a blast! I learned a lot from Pasha and would recommend him for anyone who is looking to dance ballroom! read more

Pasha is a very accomplished latin ballroom dancer, and a very good teacher. He knows so much about all the ballroom dances, not only international latin, but also international standard, American rhythm and smooth, and is very good at explaining the details of all the technique involved in these dances. Within two years of taking lessons from him, I progressed from a complete beginner who wasn't familiar with the basic steps and basic rhythms of the cha cha, samba, rumba, paso doble, and jive, to someone who can dance all five latin ballroom dances decently well. He is the teacher for someone who really wants to learn the correct technique to ballroom dancing in order to dance well. read more

I have been ballroom/latin dancing for 14 years now. I have had many dancing coaches in the past, and only began working with Pavlo 2 years ago. Training with Pavlo was one of the best decisions I could have made for my dancing career. Pasha is an incredible dancer as well as instructor. His vast knowledge combined with his unremitting passion for his students is what helped me achieve my best results. Before training with Pasha I never even imagined that I would be on the podium at the USA National championship, nor that I would be a USA representative at the World Championship in Moscow, Russia. Pasha made our dreams come true by pushing us to be the best we could be, providing us with top notch technical skills, and most importantly believing in us. His dance lessons do not just consist of the physical aspects of dancing, but also mental aspects, which are developed through thorough explanations and lectures. Pasha is great for anyone, any age, any background and any dancing level because he can transform anyone into a passionate and skilled dancer. Thank you for everything Pasha! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more