ABOUT WAYE

WAYE Dance Collective is South Florida's premier destination for ballroom dance, yoga, and mindful movement.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are not a corporate franchise. We are an independent, homegrown studio passionate about serving our South Florida community with a personal touch.

Everyone is welcome

We celebrate dancers and movers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. From absolute beginners to seasoned pros, your journey is celebrated here.

A True Collective

We believe in lifting up the entire movement community, fostering a space where creativity, health, and connection thrive side by side.

At WAYE Dance Collective, we believe a rising tide lifts all boats. Our doors are open to independent instructors looking for a beautiful, premium space to teach private clients. Contact Us to Learn About Floor Fees & Availability.

CORE VALUES

We believe dance and yoga are art forms. Our instructors bring championship-level technique and a deep love of craft to every lesson, helping students discover their own unique expression on the floor.
Movement is better together. From group classes to social events, WAYE is built around the relationships that form when people come together through dance, yoga, and shared experience.
Everyone who walks through our doors leaves a little different than when they came in. We create an environment where growth is inevitable, and the journey is fun.

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Andrii Afonin

Andrii Afonin is a professional dancer and coach with over 20 years of experience in dance. He is a Ukrainian champion and a finalist of the European Championship.

Andrii’s students have achieved outstanding results, including wins at the Blackpool Dance Festival and medals in numerous national and international competitions, among both children and adults.

His specializations include Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Standard, and Social dance. Andrii’s teaching method combines precise technique with artistry and a personalized approach to each student, helping them fully unlock their potential. He focuses not only on developing technical skills, but also on building confidence, discipline, and a true love for dance.

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Kelly Brookbank

Kelly Brookbank is an ERY500 yoga instructor and a wellness educator with over 25 years of experience. She holds her professional certification from the world wide known Kripalu Center and has a registered Yoga Training (Bija Yoga School) with the Yoga Alliance. She has over 35,0000 teaching hours, and has led group classes, teacher trainings, private sessions, retreats, and community festivals across South Florida for over 25 years.

Kelly is the founder of the MahaShakti Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which hosts the annual YogaFestFL, to raise funds to create future leaders. She teaches yoga and meditation programs at various high schools, including the Yoga4MSD project at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She also owns and operates Colony Yoga within the Colony Hotel in Delray Beach - widely known for its Yoga with Live Music classes for over 20 years.

Kelly is also a CPA with a career over 30 years specializing in tax issues as well as not-for-profit entites.

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Andrii Afonin

Andrii Afonin is a professional dancer and coach with over 20 years of experience in dance. He is a Ukrainian champion and a finalist of the European Championship.

Andrii’s students have achieved outstanding results, including wins at the Blackpool Dance Festival and medals in numerous national and international competitions, among both children and adults.

BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON

Kelly Brookbank

Kelly Brookbank is a yoga instructor and wellness educator with over 25 years of experience. She holds an ERYT-500 certification under Yoga Alliance standards with more than 17,000 teaching hours, and has led teacher trainings, private sessions, retreats, and community programs across South Florida.

Kelly is the founder of the MahaShakti Foundation and the annual YogaFestFL, to raise funds for Youth in Need. She teaches yoga programs at various high schools, including the Yoga4MSD project at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She also owns and operates Colony Yoga within the Colony Hotel in Delray Beach.

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