Introducing Martin Nikolov
Martin Nikolov first stepped out on the dance floor at the age of 9. He began as a competitor representing Bulgaria and later relocated to the United Kingdom. There, he represented the United Kingdom and made his first appearance at the famous Blackpool Dance Festival. While continuing his training, Martin moved to St. Petersburg, Russia to compete with his dance partner, Liana Churilova (current World American Rhythm Champion), the two dominated the podiums and were one of the top 3 couples in Russia. While still performing, Martin furthered his teaching career by coaching students in Bulgaria and opened “M Dance Studio”. As the director/owner, he coached many, very successful couples who won numerous competitions throughout Europe. Many of his students were invited to perform and compete in popular television shows such as VIP Dance and Dancing With The Stars.
In May 2010, Martin Nikolov received an invitation from Igor and Irina Suvorov to be a member of The Desert Classic DanceSport Championship, one of the largest global events organized in USA. This opportunity lead Martin to permanently relocate to the United States. Martin continued his development in the Ballroom community and earned certifications from World Dance Council (WDC) for Professional Dance Teacher in Latin-American/Ballroom Dance Branch as well as his adjudicator certification. Martin was offered the opportunity to teach at Fred Astaire Dance Studios where he achieved certifications with the highest scores and lead his students to win numerous competitions. While teaching in the U.S., Martin Nikolov also became a registered member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) as a Professional Competitor and Certified Dance Teacher.
Experience:
March – November 2009: With Patent and Leather Shoes – Sofia, Bulgaria – Master Instructor
2013 – Present: M Dance Studio Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria – Studio Owner
December 2013 – September 2014: Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Mystic, CT – Master Instructor
September 2014 – November 2015: Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Warwick, RI – Master Instructor
December 2014 – June 2017: Dance Republic – Wellesley, MA – Master Instructor
July 2015 – November 2015: Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Warwick, RI – Activities Director
March 2016 – June 2017: Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Middletown, CT – Master Instructor
January 2017 – Present: M Desire LLC – Owner/Founder/CEO/Manager
Certifications and licenses:
Certification for Professional Dance Instructor in Latin American Dance Branch WDC London, United Kingdom
Certification for Professional Dance Instructor in Ballroom Dance Branch WDC London, United Kingdom
Bronze Certificate for American Rhythm, American Smooth from Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Mystic, CT, USA Passed with Honors
Member of National Dance Council of America as Professional Competitor and Certificate Dance Instructor, Warwick, RI, USA
Advanced Bronze Certificate in Advanced Bronze, American Rhythm, American Smooth. Passed with Honors, Warwick, RI, USA
Adjudicator at World Dance Council in Latin, London, United Kingdom
Advanced Bronze Certificate for American Rhythm, American Smooth Passed with Honors, Warwick, RI, USA
Adjudicator – World Dance Council in Standard, London, United Kingdom
