Meet Danny Lerer

Ballroom
Danny Lerer began his dance career at the age of 10 and won the first National Championship of Uzbekistan
at 13. He collected several more titles throughout his amateur and professional career and was selected
to represent Israel, the USA, and Great Britain in European and World Championship events from 1997 to 2010.
Danny's teaching methodology has also been widely recognized and appreciated, and he has taught at
the prestigious Russian Academy of Sport in Moscow. Several of his students have become
successful dancers, teachers, and studio owners with their award-winning students.
Since coming to the U.S. in 2001, Danny has coached numerous students to high amateur and
professional levels. He and his students have won over 50 Championships across the United States,
more than 10 of these at the national level. Danny is also a Nationally-accredited adjudicator, and
among just a few in the country to hold the highest level of certification in Ballroom and Latin dancing.
He is frequently invited to judge competitions in Europe and Asia and has judged some of the most
prestigious competitions in the United States including the US Championships.



