Coaching with Elena Kryuchkova

[NURDRMS]

I have a coaching session with Elena Kryuchkova this weekend. Can anyone tell me about her coaching style? Is she 'all business' or does she enjoy a laugh or two? Is she critical or does she 'forgive' a bronze-level dancer's missteps?

 

[Roadrunner]

She was pretty "all business" with me, but she's a sweet lady and she did give me a hug at the end of the lesson. She was not overly critical or "mean" as some coaches can be - Instead of breaking down our routines like we expected, she saw that I needed major help on my leg work so she gently transitioned to concentrate on my rumba walks and cha-cha locks instead, and we spent most of the hour on that.

She was actually my very first coach, so I was pretty sensitive. Overall it was a great experience and I think you will enjoy your time with her

 

[Nik]

She is GREAT and definetly can go for a laugh or 2 as long as the rest of the time you work hard.