Welcome to the website of the United Kingdom Closed Professional Latin Champions. We participate in competitions all over the world representing England and we also demonstrate, teach, coach, lecture and judge. Please feel free to browse this website for information about us, and on how to book us for lessons and demonstrations. Check our services
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- New Dance Studio in Seaford near Brighton
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04 Nov 2008
- Alex

On Monday 3rd of November Alex and Lisa took part in Opening Ceremony of newly build Dance Studio in Seaford near Brighton. This wonderful evening was organised by Seaford Head Community College and its Head *Mrs Linton Golds. Local Oficials, MPs, Members of Parliament, Teachers and Students of Seaford Head gathered to watch Latin-American Cabaret by Alex&Lisa.
We wish Seaford’s new studio all the best for the Future!!!
- South of France International Training Camp
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21 Oct 2008
- Alex

On Saturday 28 of October Alex Ivanets travelled to Lyon to take part in Annual Training camp organised by South of France DanceSport Association. This Workshop took place in Fabuluos Sports Grounds in French Alpes Area used by Lyon Football Club, French National Rugby Team and many other sports. Alex was invited to do lectures on Latin-American Dancing alongside his Italian colleague Pietro Braga lecturing in Ballroom Style. There was also intense fitness preparation guided by French Former Champion Christopher Rey.

Many of French top competitors have attended this camp and enjoyed a succesfull weekend of Dancing. Good Luck in Future Competitions!!!
- The BDFI Korea Cup International Championship 2008
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07 Oct 2008
- Alex

On Friday 26 of September Alex and Lisa traveled to South Korea to do a Demonstration for BDFI Korea Cup International Championship. This event took place in the capital city of Seoul and gathered crowds of audience in the Olimpic Stadium. The whole competition was very well organised by Mr. Kim Jong Moon -The head of BDFI Korea and his Team and had very high reviews of foreign guests, amongst whom were Mr. Nigel Tiffany -Executive Director of BDFI, and Mr. Frank Edwards -examiner of IDTA.
We wish this wonderful event all the best for the future!!!
Forthcoming
We do regular shows, lectures and lessons. We teach ballroom and latin. We also teach hip-hop and street dances. Check our availability and check
our plans. Nearest forthcoming event:
- Champions of Tommorow 2009
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10 Jan 2009 (2days)
- Alex
On Saturday Alex&Lisa are making their way to the Blackpool not to be dancing themselves, but for Alex to adjudicate at Champions of Tomorrow (one of the most prestigious competitions for all grades in Great Britain). Lisa will be supporting their couples whom take part in competition. Good Luck to all competitors!!!

- Mary Richardson's School of Dance Annual Ball 2009
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16 Jan 2009 (1 day)
- Alex
On Friday 16th of January Alex&Lisa will be performing their Latin-American Cabaret at the Annual Ball organised by one of the biggest dance schools in South of England – Mary Richardson’s School of Dance in Reading. This evening will be enjoyed by all to the live music of Ross Mitchell his Band and Singers.
- United Kingdom Open To The World Championships 2009
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20 Jan 2009 (3days)
- Alex
Alex and Lisa will be participating in Professional Latin category of this competition, which is part of WDC World Series Events. This tournament is being held in BIC- Bournemouth International Centre, and is known as one of the major events in the World of Dance.
Recent Articles
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- British Open Championships in Blackpool May 2008
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02 Jun 2008
- Alex
Another year has gone by and all the best dancers from the most remote Countries in the World made their way to the capital of Ballroom Dancing – Blackpool!. The festival started much earlier for Alex and Lisa this year as they were invited to particpate in the Invitation Professional Team Match. It involved four Countries – Great Britain, USA, ITaly and Japan. This unique event included 4 Top Couples(2 Standard and 2 Latin) for each [...]
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- MOVE IT 2008 - The UKs Biggest Live Dance Event
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27 Mar 2008
- Alex
MOVE IT 2008 – The UKs Biggest Live Dance Event
British Dance is thriving with more people watching performances, taking classes and watching dance on tv more than ever before.
Depending on your personality whether you are looking for something funky, energetic, lyrical or classical, there is style of dance to suit everybody.
Both Alex and myself were delighted to be contacted by Move It Programme Manager Georgina Harper asking us to take part in this years exhibition.
When we [...]
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- Trip to Bangkok- Thailand
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22 Apr 2007
- Alex
After having a little break from trips to Asia, we were delighted and looking forward to attending the opening of Summer Mansion Grand Hall Calebrations in Bangkok. We accepted this trip over a year ago at the UKA Congress in Blackpool when the orgaqniser of the event Mr Somchai was charmed by Lisa’s dancing and her lecture and asked us if we would come and demonstrate for him for the opening of his new Dance Ballroom. Unfortunately due to the sudden death of his father Alex was not at [...]
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