Daniel and Alexis Pollack are a sibling partnership from Utah. Alexis began dancing at the age of two doing ballet, jazz, and tap. After dancing with Ballet West as a teenager, Alexis chose to switch paths and pursue Ballroom dance. Daniel, after also having danced ballet, Jazz, and tap, chose to play tennis.

Shortly after Alexis began dancing Ballroom, Daniel also wanted to try a class, and the rest is history.

Daniel and Alexis began dancing together in 2018. Since then they have won twice at the United States National Championships, placed first in Youth World Showdance, and been in the finals of many major United States competitions, including Embassy Ball, Desert Classic, California Open, and Holiday Dance Classic.

In 2019, when Alexis was 19 and Daniel was 17 years old, Daniel and Alexis opened a studio together called Ladu Dance Studio. In 2021, their business grew to a point where they needed a larger space, and they relocated to the current home of Ladu Dance Studio. After 3 successful years of operating the space, they expanded in 2024. Daniel and Alexis prioritize their students’ experience and success, and continue to push themselves in their teaching career, where their true passion lives. They now have students ranging in ages from 3 to 85, hope to continue to grow their business!

Daniel graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2024. Alexis graduated from the University of Utah in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition.

Fun fact about Daniel and Alexis: They have over 20 animals living with them at home! These include their five dogs, 7 birds, hairless cat, leopard geckos, snakes, and more!

Daniel and Alexis choose Aida Dancesport because they truly believe that there is no shoe company that offers the quality, comfort, and level of customization that you find with Aida. A shoe is more than just a shoe; it can truly change the way you feel, and the way you dance.

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