TESTIMONIALS
Lindsey Covey
I've been dancing with Jelena since August of 2024! Even though I was drawn to Flamenco, I had no idea how detailed and interesting this style of dance was. Jelena has been a part of this community and art form for many years and has gained so much info along the way.
She not only teaches choreography, but also the history of Flamenco, proper posture, body longevity techniques, the science of learning in general, concepts on how to perform in front of an audience, and more!
Jelena is a great instructor and very easy to learn from. It's clear how passionate she is about Flamenco and teaching.
Luciana Santos Myers
This year I finally decided to pursue my dream of learning flamenco, and I’m so glad to have found Flamenco for Life!
Jelena is an experienced and gifted Flamenco dancer and teacher who pours her love for flamenco into every class. She has a gift for breaking down and explaining technique that is so helpful for anyone beginning or hoping to master flamenco dance. Not only have
I learned traditional dances, Jelena has also inspired me and expanded my understanding of flamenco as a complete art form and introduced me to a vibrant community. I would recommend Flamenco for Life to anyone who desires to learn Flamenco in an in encouraging, safe and empowering environment!
Alexandra (Sasha) Poddoubnaya
The best teacher and the greatest mentor!
Anything is explained in a unique and understandable way. Jelena is really one of a kind! She is kind, supportive, inspiring and gives very clear and structured feedback, that helps you grow and improve. After every lesson a spike of motivation and confidence is guaranteed. I'm beyond happy and greatful to be able to learn from her, feeling safe, heard and never judged. She has become more than a teacher for me, she is my mentor and friend.
Masha Zvaranova
I’m grateful to have met such amazing person as Jelena and have the opportunity to work with her. She is a very optimistic, creative and intelligent person who has many talents. Sometimes it even seems that she knows me better than I do.
Tala @ Tala.way - IG
Jelena's approach is thoughtful, seamless, and definitely individual. Her guidance helped me to boost my day, reduce uncertainty and feelings of self-doubt.. Her teaching style feels like having an inspiring conversation with a close friend in your living room.
Trang Nguyen
She is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and understanding teacher. With her special talent, she can explain any complex subjects or topics in such a clear and simple way that students at beginner level like me can quickly grasp the concept. She went extra miles to get to know her students' backgrounds, cultures, personalities, strengths, and weakness to help them learn better. Great teachers could change the world and Jelena has absolutely contributed to many positive changes. Get her as your teacher if you can. 😊