About

The Ballroom and Latin Dance School, managed by Michael and Elena Sumkin, allows each student to realize his/her potential in the dance world. The school was founded in Holon in 2007 and has since achieved national and international successes. We believe that engaging in dancesport out of love and belief in the importance of a path based on values ​​of respect, professionalism, systematic work, and an encouraging and supportive environment – ​​the most daring dreams come true.

Core Values
Professional achievements in the last three years: In the local arena The school's athletes achieved very respectable achievements in the Israeli championships: 🥇 9 gold medals 🥈 11 silver medals 🥉 17 bronze medals In the international arena: 🏅 8 school athletes participated in four world championships and four European championships Record achievements: 🏅 Historic performance in the Blackpool Dance Festival 2021 - 9 cups 🏅 13th place out of 53 couples in the 2025 European Championship 🏅 20th place out of 119 girls in the 2025 World Championship 🏅 The school organized two national competitions with the participation of hundreds of dancers from all over the country 🏅 The school held many team-bonding activity days for athletes and their parents 🏅 At least 10 school athletes are included in the Israeli national team each year 🏅 The school held 8 training camps in Israel to promote its athletes 🏅 The school's athletes participated in 10 international training camps 🏅 The school's athletes participated in 14 international competitions
Why is it worth joining us? 📌 We help make dreams come true for our students and their parents. 📌 Through dance, we empower children and help them succeed in various areas such as studies, family, and more. 📌 We cultivate value-based graduates who continue after school to navigate paths of excellence in the army: officer, active athlete, pilots course, 'Sayeret Matkal'. 📌 Engaging in ballroom dancing fills the inner content with culture, history, and ethics.

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Testimonials

"Sumkin Dance School is a place that combines the highest level of professional instruction and guidance with a supportive and nurturing environment, where adult dancers serve as role models for younger dancers and make lifelong friends. Thanks to the school, students gain empowering, strengthening, and exciting experiences, fulfill their dreams through dedication and perseverance, and learn skills and values ​​that contribute significantly to adult life."

Carmel Sumkin

Athlete