Anastasia (Nastia) Lion-Lokshina
World Champion | Russian Champion | WCS All-Star
About Me
Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, I started my movement journey with gymnastics as a child — which gave me the body control and flexibility that now shape my dance style.
I trained originally as an engineer and worked in that field before dance took over. For around six years I was deputy director of a Moscow dance school, and then I co-founded my own school there.
When I discovered Hustle (the Russian name for Discofox), I fell completely in love with partner dancing. I developed my own style, rose through the competitive ranks, and became a 2-time Russian Champion in the Absolut division — plus multiple other titles.
I first met Daric in Moscow in 2006, when he came to give workshops. Years later, in May 2012, we became partners in life and in dance.
Today, together with Daric, I’m a 2025 World Champion and a WCS All-Star dancer (the highest competitive division). We teach across Europe and beyond, we compete, and we judge.
Competition Achievements
World Championships (with Daric)
- 2025: WORLD CHAMPION — IDO World Discofox Championships, Janów Podlaski, Poland
- 2024: Vice World Champion — IDO World Discofox Championships, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
Russian Championships
- 2009, 2010: Russian Champion Absolut (2×)
- 2008, 2009: Russian Champion Jack & Jill (2×)
- 2010, 2011: Russian “Champions Cup” winner (2×)
Swiss Championships (with Daric)
- Swiss Champions Discofox: 2015, 2016, 2025
West Coast Swing
- All-Star dancer — highest competitive division
- 2017: 1st Place — Anchor Festival, Advanced+ All-Stars JnJ
- 2017: 2nd Place — Scandinavian Open, All-Stars JnJ
- 2017: 4th Place — Swing Dance America, Champions JnJ (with Daric)
- 2017: 3rd Place — Italian Open, Open Strictly (with Daric)
- 2017: 3rd Place — French Open, Open Strictly (with Daric)
- 2016: 1st Place — Sweden Westie Gala, Advanced JnJ
- 2016: 1st Place — Swedish Swing Summer Camp, Advanced JnJ
- 2012: 1st Place — Northern Cup International Tournament, JnJ
- 2012: 2nd Place — Northern Cup International Tournament, JnJ
- 2012: 1st Place — WestieDance Fest, Intermediate JnJ
- 2012: 1st Place — Dance Side, Intermediate JnJ
Where I Teach
Home base
- K’Danse — Lausanne, Switzerland (resident instructor, weekly classes)
Workshops around the world
Workshops across Europe, in Russia, and in the US. Recurring events:
- Euro Dance Festival — every year since 2013 (with Daric)
- Dance Imperial Festival (Germany) — every year for the past 4 years
- MoveOn — our own event in Switzerland: moveon.pro
- Past workshop appearances also include Moscow Westie Fest and Hot Winter in Siberia (Russia)
Background
Origin: Moscow, Russia (now living in Switzerland)
Early training: Gymnastics
Original profession: Engineer (before dance took over)
Languages: Russian (native), English, French, German
Dance styles: Hustle / Discofox, West Coast Swing
Roles: Dancer, Instructor, Judge, Choreographer
My Teaching Philosophy
“Dance is emotion. My gymnastics background gives me the technique, but what I want to share is the feeling — the connection with your partner, the expression through movement, the joy of moving to music.”
I believe every dancer has their own unique style waiting to emerge. My job is to help you find it while building the skills to express yourself freely.