With a lifelong passion for movement and mentorship, Ulyana Yazvina founded International Dance Academy in January 2022 as a space to share her international experience and inspire the next generation of dancers.
A highly accomplished dance educator, choreographer, and mentor with over 18 years of professional experience, Ulyana also serves as the Head Coach of the Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) Dance and Cheer Teams, leading with a commitment to excellence.
Our programs
Meet the Director
Ulyana Yazvina.
Mission
Her mission is to elevate the standard of dance education and to empower young dancers to reach their highest potential on and off the stage.
Judge
Ulyana has traveled the world teaching dance and choreography – working with a lot of foreign dance studios, public, nonprofit, and private arts enterprises as well as judging all over the Europe (Sweden, Slovak Republic, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Czech Republic, Poland).
Workshops
Ulyana has performed and trained nationally and internationally taking classes from the best teachers in industry (Broadway Dance Center (New York, US), Devil’s Rock Academy (Italy)) and has been recognized for her creative dancemaking.
certification
Ulyana holds NFHS Cheer and Dance safety certification, NDCA Coaches credentials Level 1, NDCA judging credentials, ICU judging certification, IDO judging certification.
Dance styles of our school.
Why to choose us?
Expert Instruction
Our experienced and qualified instructors provide technical training rooted in excellence and care.
Flexible & Transparent
We offer competitive pricing, free trial classes, and no registration fees or contracts—making dance education clear and accessible.
Performance & Progress
From seasonal showcases and competitions to master classes and intensives, dancers gain both stage time and skill development.
Clear Growth Pathways
Our curriculum supports every dancer’s journey—from recreational training to competitive prep and college readiness.
Supportive Culture
We combine high training standards with a warm, welcoming environment that values every dancer’s unique potential.
Meet the expert team.
Ulyana Yazvina
Acro Dance; Acro Skills for Competitive Dancers; Acro/Tumbling; College Dance Team Prep (Ages 14+); Dance Company (Competition Team); Drill Team Prep / Leaps & Turns; Performance Collective; Pom/Jazz; Tumble Tots;
Lexi Miller
Ballet; Drill Team Prep / Leaps & Turns; Hip Hop; Jazz; Jazz/Lyrical; Lyrical; Pom/Jazz;
Alexa Taylor
Ballet; Hip Hop; Lyrical; Performance Collective; Pom/Jazz;
Rachel Perl
Acro Dance; Ballet; Drill Team Prep / Leaps & Turns; Jazz/Lyrical; Lyrical; Strength and Conditioning; Toddler and Me; Tumble Tots;
Andrea Radish
Acro Skills for Competitive Dancers; Acro/Tumbling; Strength and Conditioning; Tumble Tots;
Performance Collective (5-7 yo), Performance collective (5-7 yo) + 1 additional class
$115/ 155
- (60 min. class)
Important dates.
Winter Show
Winter show in TAMUCC Performing Arts Center December 6-7
Winter Break
Studio closed December 22 - January 4
Spring Break Camp
No Regular classes (March 9–14)