Vladyslav & Brianna Nalyvaychuk

Vladyslav Nalyvaychuk is originally from Ternopil, Ukraine, where his dance journey began unexpectedly at just four years old. He followed a group of classmates to a dance class and discovered a passion that has remained with him ever since. His early start eventually developed into a professional career and a deep commitment to teaching. Vlad is particularly drawn to the creativity and versatility of American Smooth, a style that allows him to explore different forms of movement and expression. Today, he enjoys sharing his passion for dance with his students. Outside of dancing, Vlad enjoys playing the drums and following his favorite soccer team, AC Milan. His goal is to continue developing as a dancer and teacher while helping others discover the transformative power of dance.

 
Brianna Nalyvaychuk was born in Chicago, Illinois, where she discovered ballroom dancing at the age of eight after watching a performance at a local mall. The experience immediately captivated her and inspired her to begin dancing herself. Over time, her passion developed into a professional career centered on American Smooth and teaching. Brianna appreciates the variety that American Smooth offers, allowing her to explore different styles of movement while expressing herself through music and partnership. Her dedication to dance eventually brought her together with Vlad, with whom she shares both a professional and personal partnership. Today, Brianna teaches and trains throughout the Chicagoland area while continuing to pursue her competitive goals. Outside the studio, she enjoys cooking and spending time with Vlad and their cat, Whisk. 

 
Vladyslav and Brianna come from opposite sides of the world—Vlad from Ternopil, Ukraine, and Brianna from Chicago, Illinois—but their shared passion and dedication to dance brought them together as partners in both life and competition. They chose American Smooth because of the variety and creative freedom the style offers. Together, they have established themselves as leading Professional Rising Star Smooth competitors, winning the 2022 United States Rising Star Professional Smooth Championship and the Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Smooth Championship, along with numerous other competitions across the country. Based in the Chicagoland area, they teach and train at multiple locations while continuing to develop their artistry and competitive careers. Their ultimate goal is to become World Open Professional Smooth Champions and to use dance to inspire their students and improve the lives of others.