Our Instructors: Iurii Kora & Alisa Hryn

Iurii Kora, ‘Yura’, is originally from Nikopol, Ukraine.  Yura started dancing when he was seven years old.  Having realized that he had a big interest in ballroom dancing, Yura enjoyed working hard to improve his skills and started to compete at the age of seven in both Latin and Standard.  He traveled to different cities in Ukraine and other countries  to compete and received numerous awards. ​ 

His love of dancing led to the opportunity of learning the American style​s of ballroom dance and teaching in the U.S.  Yura competes with his students regularly at national and international competitions, placing in many prestigious events ​in all four styles (American Rhythm and Smooth and International Latin and Standard).  In addition to competing with his students ​and his professional partner, he enjoys performing in showcases.  His show dances are always a pleasure to watch as his love of dancing and teaching shine through. ​His ability to cater to the needs of each student as an individual makes him one of the area’s best teachers. Even his students that don’t choose to perform/compete, are given his full attention and effort. Their progress is his goal. Yura is ambitious, energetic and outgoing making friends everywhere he goes.   Yura and his professional partner (and his wife), Alisa, has extensive competition experience in International Latin, American Smooth, and American Rhythm. In addition, they were invited to perform show dances at competitions and at a regional Dancing with Stars event. 

Alisa Hryn was born in Ukraine.  She began her training in rhythmic gymnastics when she was 4 years old and continued the training for 14 years ​competing in regional, national, and international competitions, competing at the level of Master of Sport.  At the age of 18, she started to train ​in different styles of dance: Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Contemporary.  For 3 years, she was a member of ​Ultramarine Dance, one of the best cheerleading teams in Europe. ​She danced professionally in shows in South Korea as well as Dubai. 

She started to train in Ballroom and Latin dancing in 2015.  After she moved to the U.S., she started to compete professionally and teach.  She continued her training as well, working with top level coaches from all over the U.S.  She and her husband ​actively compete professionally and also perform show dances at competitions and at a regional Dancing with Star event.  ​She enjoys ​the social aspects of dancing as well as ​the more complicated technique.  Teaching at Dream Ballroom Academy is a dream come true that she is excited to share with others.

Here are the videos of our instructors in action competing in Professional Rhythm.  Enjoy!

Windy City Open 2022 – Presentation