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 are committed to fostering a vibrant community that celebrates diversity, promotes physical and mental well-being, and enhances the joy of dance in every step.
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.
Roman Melnyk
Dance Instructor
Roman Melnyk, born on September 27, 1983, began dancing at age 7 and partnered with Anna Shevlyuga (now his wife) in 1998. Together, they became two-time vice-champions of Ukraine, Youth Cup winners, and silver medalists in the 2011 Professional Cup of Ukraine. Roman opened his own studio in Sumy, Ukraine, in 2007, where he trained national competition winners and co-founded the Ukrainian Dance Union. After moving to the U.S. in 2021, Roman joined FADS and now teaches at The Dance Room in Sarasota, winning the 2023 FADS national championship and multiple Rising Stars Latin titles.
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, she joined FADS and is now a teacher at The Dance Room in Sarasota, winning the 2023 FADS national championship and multiple Rising Stars Latin titles.