Pro-Am and Competition Coaching in Houston
Olga Richardson coaches Pro-Am and amateur ballroom and Latin competitors at Premier Dance USA, 4003 Bellaire Blvd, Suite GG, Houston. She competed at the top of professional Latin for years, and today she judges as a World Dance Council adjudicator. She knows what the floor demands, and she knows what judges see.
Her competition career
Olga began dancing at five in St. Petersburg, Russia, and competed professionally under her maiden name, Olga Rodionova, from 2003 until she retired from competition in 2007. Highlights on the public record:
- Finalist, Professional Latin, UK Open 2006 (video of the final)
- Blackpool Dance Festival, Professional Latin: 9th in 2005 and 8th in 2006 (Blackpool history)
- U.S. professional Latin finalist, 2005 (BYU News)
- Challenger for the British Professional Latin Championship, 2006 (Wikipedia)
- Full competition record on DancesportInfo
Her titles include World Professional Latin Finalist for the USA, and champion of the World Cup, Asian Pacific and USA Open Professional Latin.
What she coaches
- Pro-Am and amateur International Latin and Ballroom
- American Rhythm and Smooth
- Scholarships, multi-dance and single-dance events
- Showcase and solo choreography
Coached by a judge
As a World Dance Council adjudicator, Olga has judged official World Pro-Am Championships. She coaches with the judge's eye: presence, partnering, timing and the details that separate a callback from a final. Students from the studio compete at events such as the Houston Star Ball.
How to begin
Call Premier Dance USA at 713.668.2255, email dance@premierdanceusa.com, or text 832.703.0536. The studio is open every day, Monday through Sunday, 10am to 9pm, by appointment.
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