About TDR
At The Dance Room, our mission is to inspire and empower couples and individual dancers through the art of ballroom and Latin dance. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where dancers of all levels can explore their passion, improve their skills, and express themselves creatively. Our expert instructors have a wealth of knowledge, and are excited to share the love of dancing with you, no matter your skill level. We provide a fun yet engaging instruction environment where dancers are excited to learn, challenge themselves, and improve their abilities and confidence.
Meet The Team
Ilya Reyzin
Owner/Director
Ilya Reyzin is a former United States 9 Dance Professional Champion, 5 times World Professional American Rhythm Finalist, 2 x North American Professional American Rhythm Champion, Championship Level Adjudicator and well known choreographer and American Rhythm specialist. Ilya has been in the industry over thirty years and is a nationally renowned judge and coach for studios all across America.
Anna Melnyk
Dance Instructor
Anna Melnyk, born on June 24, 1984, began dancing at age 10 and partnered with Roman Melnyk in 1998, later becoming his wife. Together, they achieved success as two-time vice-champions of Ukraine, Youth Cup winners, and silver medalists in the 2011 Professional Cup of Ukraine. Anna started teaching at 15 and opened her own studio in Sumy, Ukraine, in 2007, where she trained national competition winners and founded the "Glory to Ukraine" competition. After moving to the U.S. in 2021, Roman has taught at various dance studios and now enjoys teaching at The Dance Room in Sarasota. Roman is a winner of the 2023 Fred Astaire Dance Studio national championship as well as multiple Rising Stars Latin titles.