Guest Teachers

Sonia Mudryk & Lidiia Baluk

Sonia and Lidiia, cousins and refugees from Ukraine, were nurtured in the vibrant atmosphere of their mother's dance school. However, circumstances forced them to leave their homeland. Longing for the love of dance they left behind, fate led them to Linda Mensch at the Moving Dance Company, where they not only rediscovered their passion but also found a sense of belonging. Today, they pour their hearts into every class they teach, every choreography they create, and every performance they deliver, infusing each moment with the essence of their Ukrainian dance heritage.

Yahya Kamate

Yahya Kamate is a native of the Ivory Coast. As a former member of the National Ballet of the Ivory Coast, he came to the United States to honor his country back in 1994. Yahya has toured the United States. In 1997, Yahya established himself in the Sunshine state. Yahya has performed at Busch Gardens, the Animal Kingdom and Epcot Center for two years before coming back to New York and the tri-state area where he teaches in public and private schools. Currently, Yahya is an instructor at Alvin Ailey, performer and dance teacher at Friends Academy.