DANCE WITH MONIKA

I was born in Wroclaw, Poland.  I started dancing ballet at the age of 2 for several years but then a health issue put my passion on hold. After surgery I couldn't dance or do any sports for a while.  When I got the ok to resume, I thought I could try my talents in a little bit of a different direction.  Therefore, I chose ice dancing.  I trained in figure skating and speed skating at the same time and achieved some very successful trophys.  One day, my community club I belonged to, had a dance show, where they had kids my age performing for the public.  That day changed my interest into Ballroom and Latin Dancing, and this is where it all started.  I've been dancing in 10-Dances ever since and have competed in many competitions in Poland and other countries in Europe.  After moving to the US, I became a professional competitor and  instructor for 30+ years.  My work helped me travel around the US where I have won many championship titles with my dance partners. I enjoy teaching and sharing this love of a beautiful art with my students and look forward to doing so in the future.

At Dance with Monika, I started with the goal of providing the best services to my customers. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, I have established myself as a trusted teacher/coach that delivers quality every time.

I'm  an experienced professional dedicated to providing exceptional service. I work closely with my clients to understand their needs and provide tailored lessons that exceed their expectations. Although, I mostly focus on Styling and Technique as well as presentation, I also do choreography for any event.  I teach  kids and adults, wedding couples, social dancers to competitive dancers of all levels and all ages. I also coach ice dancers (on and off the ice ring) 

 Instruction sessions include customized lesson plans to help you learn.

I can teach you a number of dances, including: Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Hustle, Rumba, and more in International and American Style.

My lessons are a fun, easy-going introduction to dancing for both newcomers and experienced dancers. No partners or experience necessary.

Learning to dance is fun and appealing to all types of people regardless of age, experience, or ability. Whether you are interested in learning to Waltz for your wedding, Salsa in the clubs, or dance in competition, I make learning easy. No matter what brings you to dance, my lessons will give you an excellent introduction to social dancing and/or competitive dancing.

As you learn and practice, your confidence will increase and you will begin to capture the joy of dancing.

I offer a wide range of lessons that are designed to meet the needs of my customers in: 

• International Ballroom/ Latin
• American Smooth/Rhythm
• Social  and competitive dancers
• Wedding Couples
• styling for Ice Dancers
• available for shows and demonstrations for private and corporate parties.
• practice and competition costume design/making
• competition/special events make up and hair styling
• gift certificates upon request

I have something for everyone.

NEW!!!  "Rhythm for Sight"

I am proud to announce my new dance lesson for visually impaired individuals for the very first time .  Just because you can't see doesn't mean you can't move.  I'm one of the first teachers in the Bay Area who teach lessons for the blind.

How did it begin?

One day, a very dear friend of mine, Dr. MING WANG from Nashville TN, who happens to be THE BEST lasik eye surgeon in the World, invited me to his very first foundraiser party  called "Eye Ball", where I had the pleasure to meet many of his patients who came from different parts of the world to get the chance to see again.  During that party I asked one of those blind patients to dance. He was very shocked when I did it.  I told him to trust me and we went on to the dance floor.  With my guidance, he could move around with no problem (he had never danced before in his life).  There was a smile and tears in he's wife's eyes.  He was in seventh heaven. I was so happy that I could be part of their  joy.  It was an experience of a life time, which gave me an idea, why not blind dancers?  Don't they deserve happines? Can't they enjoy life like people with sight? It will help them overcome their fears and problems.

Since then, I began to devote myself to people with disabilities.  In the future, I'll be adding dance lessons for  individuals in wheelchairs as well.