DMITRY DEMIDOV is a NDCA and USADance registered Professional. He is certified in the Dance Vision Syllabus (Dvida) and is highly trained in the WDSF syllabus. Dmitry is the Latin & Rhythm Professional coach for the Carnegie Mellon University Ballroom Dance Club.

Dmitry has been dancing since the age of 6. Originally from Russia, he competed in ballroom for many years all over the world. Currently, he is recognized as a Top Teacher of Ballroom Dance by the Global, World, and Dance Vision Circuit.

During his dance career, he competed many times at Blackpool, the world's largest ballroom festival, and has placed 14th out of 330 couples. In 2001, he was the #10 couple in the world on the IDSF list.  He has shared the stage with many celebrity dancers including Karina Smirnoff, Peta Murgatroyd, Chelsie Hightower, Alec Mazo, Jenna Johnson & others from Dancing With The Stars, SYTYCD, and World of Dance.

Dmitry holds a Master’s Degree in Physical and Dance Education.  He works with students at all levels both social and competitive.  He is often referred to around the ‘Burgh as "The Real Deal", and we have to agree!