American Ballroom Dance Academy

After years of gliding through competitions on the international circuit, Sergei Slussky and Polina Kirillova moved to Portland to open a ballroom and Latin-dance school. Although a lifetime of formal training compels American Ballroom Dance Academy's instructors to keep classes structured and posture perfect, they place equal weight on fun. Channeling energetic beats and lighthearted vibes, instructors parse the steps of styles from salsa and Argentine tango to foxtrots and West Coast swing. They follow the established syllabi of the International Dance Association, which is upheld by the international dance police.