A studio built around people, not just steps.
Dance is a path to a better life.
At Naples Dance Club, we believe dance is more than an art form. We offer classes for adults and children alike, welcoming dancers of every age and ability into a community built around movement, connection and joy.
We are passionate about the profound health benefits dance offers. Beyond building skill and confidence on the floor, dance improves balance, strengthens the body and supports overall physical health. It also nurtures mental well-being and helps forge new neurological pathways in the brain.
Dance has been recognized as a valuable therapy for individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and a growing body of medical research points to dance as a powerful tool in helping prevent cognitive decline.
Our mission is simple: to help every student, young or old, live a healthier, happier, more connected life, one dance at a time.
Meet your instructors
Irina Fedosova
Owner & head instructorIrina Fedosova is the owner and head instructor at Naples Dance Club, with over ten years of experience teaching American Smooth, American Rhythm, and International Latin and Standard.
Trained by renowned Russian ballroom and Latin champions, she brings a distinguished competitive career to her teaching, having won multiple championships in International Latin and Standard in Russia, and earned numerous titles in American Rhythm at premier U.S. competitions including Ohio Star Ball, Millennium, Manhattan Championships and Empire DanceSport.
She has earned more than ten top teacher awards and has guided countless students to success at the silver and bronze levels. She is passionate about improving people's lives through the joy of dance.
Strahinja Lackovic
Studio ownerOriginally from Serbia, Strahinja Lackovic began his dancing career there and moved into the professional ranks, becoming a three-time national champion while also winning titles at international competitions.
His career was further enriched by performances at the National Theatre in modern ballet productions, including principal roles in Alexander the Great and Alpha Boy, where he worked with some of the most renowned choreographers and directors in the world.
He later continued his career in the United States as a dance studio owner, building Naples Dance Club into a respected professional training center. Under his leadership the studio has earned more than 30 top student awards across the United States, Europe and Dubai.
Today his greatest passion remains teaching, and sharing the knowledge he gained from a lifetime of study and competition with students seeking both technical and artistic depth.
Boris Medved
Professional instructor & choreographerBoris Medved is an accomplished professional ballroom dancer, competitor and instructor with over 25 years of experience across all major International and American dance styles.
He has a proven track record transitioning from high-level amateur competition in International Latin and Standard to a successful professional career in 2011, expanding his expertise into American Rhythm and Smooth.
Boris is a great choreographer, whether it is for high-level dancers or an easy wedding dance. He brings his vast knowledge and experience to his private lessons, group lessons and student coaching.
Mariia Coombes
Instructor & children's program leadMariia Coombes is a former professional ballroom dancer from Russia with years of active competitive experience. She was a finalist in dozens of Russian DanceSport competitions and also competed internationally at major prestigious events such as the Finland Open and the German Open Championship.
During her competitive career, Mariia studied under many legendary figures in the ballroom dance world: five-time U.S. National Champion Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars, five-time U.S. National Champion Slavik Kryklyvyy, sixteen-time Professional Latin World Champion Gaynor Fairweather, as well as Victor Nikovsky, Peter Stokkebroe, Ruslan Aidaev, Evgeny Smagin and many other internationally recognized coaches.
Mariia specializes in early childhood dance education. She teaches Mommy/Daddy & Me, Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet classes that introduce young children to movement, musicality and coordination in a fun and supportive environment.
Now based in Naples, Florida, she is excited to share her experience, knowledge and passion for ballroom dancing with students of all ages and levels.
Find us on Pine Ridge Road
Our floor is in the heart of Naples, easy to reach from anywhere in the city, with parking right outside. Walk in, take a lesson, stay for the conversation afterwards.
Naples, FL 34109