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"Life is better
when you dance"
About Movimiento Dance Studio
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We believe that life is better when you dance.... therefore our goal is to make people happy through the art of dance!
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Our mission at Movimiento Dance Studio is to provide students of all levels with precise technique & have fun at the same time. We offer classes from age of 4 to 104. Our instructors have a wealth of experience in teaching and performing various styles and disciplines. Together with our students - we are a dance family.
Movimiento was founded in 2015 by Jana K. Cerna. Since then we continue our journey toward progress and perfection. We keep on evolving, adding new dance styles & creating new projects.
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Movimiento Dance Company
Semi-pro Performing Team
Our  team is representing the studio on international & local events - as salsa festivals and competitions. The team is well known for the uniqueness of the choreographies and interpretation.
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Meet the Team
Our international teachers team consists of highly trained and certified instructors who have a wealth of experience in teaching and performing various styles and disciplines.
Jana K. Cerna
Czech Republic
Owner, Teacher & Artistic Director
Jana, born in the Czech Republic, began dancing at the age of 5, training in ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance. By the age of 15, she was performing with “Studio Dum” under the direction of Eva Talska, participating in international youth theatre festivals and working on professional theatre productions with “Divadlo Husa na Provazku” in her hometown of Brno. She holds a master’s degree in Alternative Theatre from Prague’s Theatre Academy (DAMU). Jana discovered salsa dancing in 2004 and started teaching it in Prague by 2006, later joining the Bohemian Salsa School in 2008. In 2012, she earned a Diploma in Dance Instruction from ISTD. In 2010, Jana moved to Cyprus and began teaching full-time at Swing Latino Dance School in Limassol.
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Throughout her career, she has taught and performed at national and international dance festivals in Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Austria, and Lebanon. Her involvement in dance and alternative theatre projects also took her to France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and Mexico.
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In 2015, Jana established Movimiento Dance Studio, where she offers classes for both children and adults. She also choreographs and coaches her semi-professional ladies’ team and student performance teams, who have showcased their talent at international festivals in Cyprus, Greece, and Lebanon. Her vision was to create a welcoming and inspiring space where people of all levels could receive quality dance education, grow creatively, and enjoy the experience of dance.
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As a choreographer, Jana is known for her distinctive style, and as a teacher, she brings extensive experience and a well-structured methodology to her classes. Her teaching blends her rich background in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance techniques, providing effective, tailored learning experiences for different groups, levels, and individual students. Her classes are carefully structured with a focus on technique while maintaining a fun and engaging atmosphere.
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CLASSES:
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Salsa On1 / On2 (adults)
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Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba Ladies Styling (adults)
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Bachata (adults)
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Pre-school Dance (4-5 yr)
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Junior Latin & Hip Hop (6-9 yr)
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Junior Latin (10-14 yr)
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Latin Teen team (15-18 yr)
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Latin Competition Team
George Tzirtzipis
Cyprus
Salsa and Bachata Instructor
George, who was born in New York, is a dancer, choreographer, and dance educator who is now based in Cyprus. With a professional background in ballet, contemporary, and Latin dances, he has built an extensive career in the dance industry. George has performed and taught on stages worldwide, including in Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Monte Carlo, Moscow, Bulgaria, Greece, Istanbul, Lebanon, Cyprus, Oman, India, and beyond. Notably, he has performed with the legendary Buena Vista Social Club and participated in the opening shows of the Fania All-Stars concert in Los Angeles.
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He was also a key member of the Salsa Sinners Dance Company, Greece's first professional salsa group, which was a pioneering force in the field for over a decade. With nearly 15 years of teaching experience, George has trained students, performers, teams, and professional dancers, many of whom have gone on to become teachers themselves in Greece, Cyprus, and the UK. Currently, he leads his own professional dance team in Cyprus and teaches at some of the island's most prestigious dance schools.
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George has developed his own distinctive style, “Afro-temporary Flow,” which blends elements of Afro, salsa, and contemporary dance while emphasizing fundamental dance principles and musicality. This approach has allowed him to deepen his understanding of dance and movement creation, resulting in a unique and analytical teaching methodology.
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As a choreographer, his works have been showcased at festivals around the globe and in theaters in Athens. His ultimate goal is to bring his choreography to theaters in Cyprus, continuing to share his passion and creativity with broader audiences.
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Salsa On1/ On2 (advanced level)
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Bachata
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Salsa Men's Styling
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Musicality
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Afro-Temporary Flow
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Luka Duranti
Cyprus
Dance Instructor
Luka is a passionate and fire Italian dancer and choreographer. From ballet to Latin he had the opportunity to study with the best teachers and academics. He participated in national and international competitions with excellent results, the best was the title of national champion. He has studied all around the world and has danced many different styles, becoming a complete and versatile dancer and choreographer. He was the official member of the group "new tribe" from France, performing around the world. He decided to stay and live in Cyprus, where he performs and creates shows for different events on the island .
"Never stop learning" is one of his favorite quotes, that is why he never stops training and learning as a professional dancer.
His style is a mix of all the dance styles learned and connected creating a unique style .
Quality, experience and knowledge bringing an energetic and insane routine in his every class!
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Manuel dos Santos Pavlides
Cyprus
Dance Instructor
Manuel dos Santos Pavlides, was born in Angola and raised in Cyprus, has been engaged in dance and sports since his early years. The essence of life for him revolves around rhythm and music.
Having triumphed in track and field, as well as basketball, Manuel discovered his love for dance especially Kizomba, a genre originally from Angola. With experiences alongside top artists on the island, both as a performer and instructor, he now seeks to impart his knowledge and passion to others.