Meet Martin Nikolov

The first time Martin stepped on the dance floor he was 9 years old. He started as a competitor representing Bulgaria. In later stages of his career, Martin had to leave his home and relocate in the United Kingdom where he started representing the United Kingdom. This is when he made his first appearance at the famous Blackpool Dance Festival. In pursuit of his goals, Martin took the next step and moved to St. Petersburg, Russia where he and his partner, Liana Churilova (current World American Rhythm Champion), took over the podiums and were one of the top 3 couples in Russia. Martin then furthered his career and started to coach in Bulgaria where he opened his own studio “M Dance Studio" and developed very successful couples who won numerous competitions throughout Europe and were invited by TV shows like VIP Dance and Dancing With The Stars to perform.

In May 2010, Martin received an invitation from Igor and Irina Suvorov to be a part of show program in one of the biggest and global events organized in USA - The Desert Classic DanceSport Chamionships which was what lead him to permanently move to USA. Martin didn’t stop his development there, he took 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 took certifications with highest scores and where he lead his students to win numerous competitions. After integrating in USA, Martin was also registered in 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 - Present: Dance Republic - Wellesley, MA - Master Instructor

July 2015 - November 2015: Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Warwick, RI - Activities Director

March 2016 - Present: 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