Approved WADF Academy Master Dance Instructors

– Art & Culture Department –

TÕNU POMERANTS

Estonia

* A WADF Academy Master Dance Instructor in Ethnic Folk and Tap Dance

Specialized in Ethnic Folk and Tap Dance, Tönu has more than 40 years of teaching experience both in Estonia as well as abroad. Graduate of Tallinn University in Dance, he is one of the most valued ethnic folk dance specialist in the country. In addition to folk styles he’s also a teacher of tap dance classes. In both styles his students have won many awards in various international competitions, including World Championship titles in Tap Dance. Tönu is a licensed WADF judge.

Education/Training/Profession:

– Artistic Director of the world-known Estonian Song and Dance Celebrations in dance division for 19 years

– Choreographer and trainer of the folk dance team SÕPRUS for 19 years, Artistic director of the team for 5 years

– CEO, choreographer and trainer of the Dance Club KIVIMÄE KIVID

– IDO International Judge since 2006

– WADF International Judge since 2014

Contact: E-mail:  kivid@kivimae.ee