Elya Osmanova, teaching artist

Elya Osmanova, originally from Baku Azerbaijan, is a performer, choreographer, and a dance instructor. She trained in London under the world known salsa instructor, SuperMario, and taught her own classes at his studio, Salsa4fun. Elya also has training in other dance genres such as Contemporary, House, Afro- Cuban, and Hip Hop. Since moving to New York City, Elya completed her certificate courses in dance Broadway Dance Center and Peridance Capezio Center. She has also had performance experience with Nadine Bommer Dance Company. Elya is currently freelancing as a performer, besides creating her own work. She also has her own weekly classes at Balmir Latin Dance Studio.