Beata, born in Lithuania, started her dance career at the age of 6. She became the Lithuanian and former Soviet Union youth latin, ballroom, and folk dancing champion. She moved to the U.S. at the age of sixteen. At that time she began her ten year partnership with Michael Wentink.

In 1998, Beata and Michael became World Amateur Latin Champions and won British Open (Blackpool), UK Championships, International Championships, US Open, German Open, Swiss Open and all other amateur competitions. They remained undefeated as amateurs, as well as, undefeated South African Latin Amateur and Professional Champions for 10 years.

In 1999, they turned professional and were finalists of every major international competition. In 2004, they moved to New York and decided to represent the US.

Presently, Beata is not competing, but is teaching and lecturing in all parts of the world. In December of 2007, Beata began dancing with Max Kozhevnikov and they are currently performing shows worldwide. Beata gives credit to coaches Peter Maxwell, Lorraine and Shirley Ballas. In addition, Beata has one instructional dance video titled "Touch of Africa".

Please visit Beata's Photo, Video and Press Galleries for updated media. In addition, please visit Beata's Calendar for her perfomance and coaching schedule outside of NYC area. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Beata by clicking here.