BloomArt AcademyRO

About us

The BloomArt Academy story

Our story began at the end of 2021, when the BloomArt founders, Alina and Cătălin Oțelea, wanted to create more than a dance studio: a friendly, familiar place where every one of us, young or old, experienced or taking our first steps, feels at home and can explore their creative side, coordination and musicality.

At BloomArt, we believe dance is for all of us, however experienced we are and whatever our age.

Five female dancers standing side by side, smiling at the camera

The BloomArt Academy trainers

Alina Oțelea, in a black outfit, arms crossed, on a light background

Alina Oțelea

Alina has called the dance hall her second home since childhood, when she started dance sport. After a performance career at national and international level, Alina shares her enthusiasm for dance both with adults looking for recreation and with performance athletes.

When she is not in the studio, Alina likes walks in nature, board games, horse riding, or playing with her two cats, a “royal alley cat” and a British Shorthair.

National results

  • 2011 — finalist at the National Latin Championship, Juniors II, ages 14–15, 6th place.
  • 2011 — National 10-Dance Championship, ages 14–15, 4th place.
  • 2011 — finalist at the Romanian Cup, ages 14–15: 5th place in Latin and 6th place in Standard.
  • 2012 — National 10-Dance Championship, Youth, 4th place.
  • 2013 — National Latin Championship, Youth, 4th place; National 10-Dance Championship, ages 16–18, 3rd place; National Under 21 Latin Championship, 3rd place; Romanian Cup, Latin, 3rd place.
  • 2014 — National Latin Championship, Youth, 6th place.
  • 2016 — National Under 21 Latin Championship, 3rd place.
  • 2018 — Romanian Cup, Latin, 4th place.
  • 2019 — National 10-Dance Championship, Adults, 3rd place.

International results

  • 2013 — WDSF Bucharest Open, Latin Youth, 1st place.
  • 2012–2020 — finalist and medalist at international competitions on the World Dance Sport Federation circuit.
  • 24th place in the WDSF Youth world ranking.
  • 9th place at the Under 21 Latin World Championship, Chișinău.
Cătălin Oțelea, in a black T-shirt, arms crossed, on a light background

Cătălin Oțelea

Even as a child, Cătălin had boundless energy, which he invested in several sports at a high level, among them salsa and dance sport. Together with Alina, he trains adults, performance athletes, and couples preparing their wedding dance.

He is drawn to sports and adventure in nature, and he is proud that he cycled all the way to Constanța and went cliff jumping in Malta. When he is not out in nature or in the studio, Cătă never says no to a gaming session, a good stand-up comedy show, or a read about science and technology.

National results

  • 2016 — National Dance Sport Championship, 10-Dance, Youth, 6th place.
  • 2017 — National Dance Sport Championship, 10-Dance, Adults, 5th place.
  • 2018 — National Under 21 Latin Championship, 3rd place; National 10-Dance Championship, 2nd place.
  • 2018 — Romanian Cup: 2nd place in Latin and 6th place in Standard.
  • 2019 — Romanian Cup, Latin, 3rd place.

International results

  • 2017 — WDSF Dance Masters, Rising Star Latin, 3rd place.
  • 2017 — WDSF Transylvanian Grand Prix: Rising Star Latin, 3rd place; Rising Star Standard, 6th place.
  • 2012–2020 — finalist and medalist at international competitions on the World Dance Sport Federation circuit.
  • 2011–2014 — European champion and world vice-champion in salsa show, solo male.
Giulia Crăciun, hands raised beside her face, on a light background

Giulia Crăciun

Giulia has practiced performance dance sport since she was just 3 years old. In her competitive career, she has taken part in numerous national and international competitions on the WDSF circuit. Since 2018, Giulia has also taught dance sport, modern dance, and formation dance.

When she is not in the studio, Giulia divides her time between her second great passion, professional makeup, and walks in nature, where she is always looking for little-visited places to observe down to the smallest detail and photograph. As much as she loves walks in nature, she dislikes sand on the beach, even though she is originally from Constanța.

National results

  • 2023 — 4th place at the National Dance Sport Championship, 10-Dance section.
  • 2019 — semifinalist at the National Dance Sport Championship, 10-Dance section.

International results

  • Took part in numerous international competitions on the World Dance Sport Federation circuit.
  • 2022 — semifinalist at the WDSF Open Youth Dance Masters Bucharest.
Irina Florea, in a black outfit, sitting on the floor, smiling at the camera

Irina Florea

Irina Florea is a dance instructor with more than 15 years of experience, specializing in the styles of the Street Dance family — Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Waacking — and a graduate of the Bucharest School of Arts, with a major in Choreography.

She has worked as a teacher and mentor, leading classes for children and adults, after-school workshops, extracurricular programs, and national workshops. Irina is one of the first dancers and instructors to promote Dancehall culture in Romania, training many generations of professional dancers over the course of her career.

Results

  • 2024 — 2nd place, Waackers Turn, Bulgaria.
  • 2022 and 2023 — Red Bull Dance Your Style finalist.
  • 2018 — 2nd place, Skillz Dem Up, Czech Republic, 2 vs. 2.
  • 2017 — 1st place, From Hunger to Fame.
  • 2017 — 1st place, World of Dance Romania.
  • 2017 — 1st place, Street Groove Jam, Dancehall.

What our students say

I started dance classes a year ago together with my husband and a group of friends. At first, we wanted to pick up new skills, so that we could adapt and have fun at any kind of party or event. In the end, after a year, I can say that the dance classes are a true oasis of relaxation, fun and good cheer, where we met a dedicated, patient and very well-trained teacher who instills in you the pleasure of dancing and learning.

Calinic și Mădălina NegStudents – adult social danceTranslated from Romanian