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WPDA Team

High-level coaches. Caring support network.

Our team combines technical expertise, competition insight and family-focused support so dancers can thrive at every stage.

Founder & Lead

Wojtek Potaszkin

Founder | Ballroom & Latin Director

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Started dancing in Poland as a child and built an extensive competition career before moving to Ireland in 2009. Wojtek became one of Ireland's top dancers, represented internationally, and developed WPDA around dedication, attitude and passion.

Professional qualifications in Ballroom and Latin, Irish National adjudicator licence, WDSF adjudicator licence, and multiple media/TV appearances.

Coaches & Academy Staff

A complete team around each dancer

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Operations

Elaine O'Dwyer

Studio Management & Parent Support

Leads communication and family support across the academy, helping parents and dancers navigate pathways, events and day-to-day class life.

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Known for building a warm and organised studio experience.

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Technique Coaching

Sinead Doyle

Ballroom & Latin Coach

Supports dancers from beginner foundations through to performance-ready routines with structured technical progression.

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Works closely with youth dancers developing confidence and competition habits.

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Street Styles

Volodymyr Belei

Breaking & Hip-Hop Coach

Brings high-energy, discipline and movement quality to Breaking and Hip-Hop classes with clear progression frameworks.

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Supports both recreational dancers and those preparing for battles/showcases.

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Competitive Development

Zhenya Kovalenko

Ballroom & Latin Coach

Delivers technique-led coaching for dancers building advanced precision, partnership skills and floorcraft.

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Works with dancers targeting national and international events.

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Student Wellbeing

Elena Konopljova

Child Liaison & Safeguarding Support

Helps maintain a supportive and secure atmosphere for children and families, ensuring each dancer feels seen and guided.

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Collaborates with coaching staff to sustain positive class culture.

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Strength and Mobility

Cathy Caulfield

Fitness & Conditioning

Supports dancers with physical preparation, body awareness and conditioning that complements technical dance training.

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Focuses on sustainable progress and injury-aware training habits.

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Class Development

LesleyAnn Jones

Academy Support Coach

Works across youth and adult sessions to reinforce foundations, musicality and confident performance habits.

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Contributes to workshop delivery and event preparation.