Kristina Ivanova is an Argentine tango instructor, performer, DJ, and event organizer with nearly two decades of experience in the tango world.
Her journey in dance began at age 12, when her grandmother brought her to her first dance class. Since then, movement has remained a central part of her life and artistic path.
Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Kristina began teaching Argentine tango there in 2007 as co-founder and instructor at UnTango Dance Studio. After moving to the United States in 2009, she continued to build her tango career in the Seattle area, founding TangoKiss Studio and later co-founding LaVida Studio, where she has taught, performed, and organized social dance events for over a decade.
Kristina’s teaching combines strong technical foundations with body awareness, musicality, and authentic connection. Her approach helps dancers not only learn steps, but develop confidence, precision, and the ability to truly connect in the dance.
She specializes in:
Her passion for movement extends beyond tango. Kristina is also a certified yoga teacher and longtime meditation practitioner, bringing a deep understanding of alignment, balance, and body awareness into her teaching.
Whether you are taking your first steps or refining advanced technique, Kristina offers a structured and personalized approach to help you grow with confidence and depth in Argentine tango.
Her journey in dance began at age 12, when her grandmother brought her to her first dance class. Since then, movement has remained a central part of her life and artistic path.
Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Kristina began teaching Argentine tango there in 2007 as co-founder and instructor at UnTango Dance Studio. After moving to the United States in 2009, she continued to build her tango career in the Seattle area, founding TangoKiss Studio and later co-founding LaVida Studio, where she has taught, performed, and organized social dance events for over a decade.
Kristina’s teaching combines strong technical foundations with body awareness, musicality, and authentic connection. Her approach helps dancers not only learn steps, but develop confidence, precision, and the ability to truly connect in the dance.
She specializes in:
- Private Argentine tango lessons
- Beginner foundations
- Follower’s technique
- Musicality and improvisation
- ProAm and competition preparation
- Performance development
Her passion for movement extends beyond tango. Kristina is also a certified yoga teacher and longtime meditation practitioner, bringing a deep understanding of alignment, balance, and body awareness into her teaching.
Whether you are taking your first steps or refining advanced technique, Kristina offers a structured and personalized approach to help you grow with confidence and depth in Argentine tango.