About us - Lead & Follow

About us

Lead & Follow School is your guide to the art of partner dancing. At our school, the world’s best instructors teach you classic Ballroom, sultry Salsa and Latin, or crazy Swing.

Join our school and make friends, learn new styles, and have fun. You don’t need a partner or special dance skills to make the first step at our ballroom.

Group classes

If you like to practice in a group or want to find new friends and have fun, look at our group classes. Try Swing, Tango, Salsa, and more! Everyone is welcome—just look for the beginner, advanced, and all labels in the schedule to make sure you feel comfortable during the class and get joy, not the achy feet. To start, choose your dance style—Social Dance, International System, or American System. We also have a program for Kids.

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Private lessons

Private classes offer the most in-depth and individual approach to your learning. Your PERSONAL TRAINER will help you set and achieve goals and will develop a per sonalized plan for each of your classes. Makyour UNIQUE WAY through the ballroom! Getting married? We'll help you make your WEDDING dance something to remember.

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Special events

Workshops, themed parties, dance nights, and other events are an important part of our school's life. Bring everything you've learned to the dance floor and meet other students. We have the most welcoming atmosphere—at dance events, even the shiest of our students let themselves go.

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Our Teachers

Denis Kutepov

Russian International Ballroom Champion, Blackpool, and World semifinalist in both amateur and professional categories.

Denis is the leader, teacher, and the heart of the Lead&Follow dance school. Tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, and quickstep — this is all him.

Nixon Sy

Nixon Sy has been an absolute star in the Social Dancing Scene for over 20 years. His experience is unlike no other when it comes to Beginners as well as advance social dancers as he has hosted over a 1000 parties. His name is very well known in the Inland Empire as well as LA County for being the most professional and responsible host and DJ. Nixon is also available to teach as he pretty much knows everything there is to know about partner dancing.

Aleksandr Riabtsev

– U.S. National Champion 2022, 2023, 2024
– 10-Dance World Vice Champion 2023
– Blackpool & International Open Rising Star Finalist 2023
With years of professional experience and a deep passion for dance, Aleksandr is dedicated to sharing his expertise with students of all levels, inspiring them to unlock their full potential on and off the dance floor. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced competitor, Aleksandr’s dynamic teaching style and personalized approach will guide you to achieve your dance goals.

Lesya Sinitsa

– Blackpool Professional International Ballroom Semi-Finalist
– Ohio Star Ball Showdance Champion
– US Open Professional International Ballroom Finalist
– US Open Professional Rising Star International Ballroom Champion
– US National Professional Rising Star International Ballroom Champion
– US Amateur American Smooth Champion

Awards

Denis Kutepov and Lesya Sinitsa

– Blackpool Dance Festival Professional Ballroom Semifinalists
– US Open Professional Ballroom Finalists
– Ohio Star Ball Showdance Winners