Raliza Velichkova
I train Latin dancers from their first step to the competition floor.
International coach, WDC adjudicator, and your partner on the day. Whether you're an adult ready to compete, a parent with a talented child, or a school looking for a curriculum partner, this is where the pathway starts.
- 20+years coaching competitive Latin & Standard
- 50+couples mentored, many became national champions
- since 2017WDC international adjudicator
- 2023Professional Latin champion, Philippine Summer Ball Festival
Competition transforms people.
Dance competition builds confidence, discipline, resilience, and presence, not just dance skills. I've felt it on competition floors in Bulgaria, Italy, Turkey, and across Asia, and I've watched it happen to more than fifty couples I've coached.
Champions and beginners belong in the same room. The right student, at any age and any level, can find their way to the floor.
I'm Raliza. Utalente is my Latin dance education brand in Singapore, and every programme here is taught by me.
Meet RalizaWhere would you like to go?
Every student walks in with something. We find out what it is, then build the route from where you are to where you want to be.
Pro-am for adults
Compete with your coach. Structured training, choreography, and a professional partner beside you on competition day, whether it's your first event or your fiftieth.
Compete with your coach
Kids & teens
Competition-track classes for Juvenile and Junior dancers, and confidence-building hobby classes from age four.
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Adult classes & private lessons
Technique classes, social Latin, private lessons, wedding choreography, and body conditioning. Beginner-friendly, seriously taught.
Find your class
Schools
A curriculum partner for PE, arts, and wellbeing: after-school programmes, PE integration, holiday camps, and showcase events.
Programmes for schoolsAlso available: shows and workshops for hotels, clubs & corporate events · masterclasses, camps & retreats
Expert-level coaching with a human, personal approach.
Most dance options in Singapore sit at one of two extremes: casual social classes, or elite academies that feel out of reach. Utalente is the space in between. The technical depth of a competition coach and adjudicator, delivered one relationship at a time.
- World-class credentials. You're in the hands of an internationally recognised professional, not a hobbyist teacher. I've adjudicated at international championships. I know what judges look for.
- The competition transforms you. Success is measured in how students grow, not just what they learn.
- A pathway for everyone. There's a structured route from beginner to competitor, and it's accessible to the right student at any age.
- A community, not just a class. Shared ambition, shared preparation, and shared celebration.
In their words
If you are looking for a fun way for your child to learn Latin dance, Rali is the ideal instructor. My daughter has not only improved her dancing skills but has also learned the importance of perseverance, which is essential for success.
Rali is an amazing teacher who brings passion and dedication to every class. She goes above and beyond to support and empower her students, making a significant impact on my dance journey.
Rali is an exceptional choreographer who organised and performed a captivating Great Gatsby-themed show for the ceremony of my installation as the president of the Rotary Club of Singapore. I highly recommend working with her.
Training champions starts with one decision. Let's talk.
Tell me where you are and where you'd like to go. No commitment, no pressure, just a conversation about your pathway.