Gozun Svetlana
Main achievement
Co-founder of the Codreanca ballroom dancing club, which became the largest ballroom dancing school on the globe.
About
Svetlana Gozun is a remarkable figure in Moldovan ballroom dancing, recognized as the head coach of the "Codreanca" Sports Dance Club, which she founded with her husband, Petru Gozun. Under her leadership, the club has achieved impressive successes, including 43 gold, 33 silver, and 26 bronze medals at world and European championships, promoting ballroom dancing internationally. In April, President Maia Sandu awarded her the Order of the Republic for her contribution to developing the artistic and sporting potential of young dancers and for promoting Moldova's good image abroad. As an active official of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), Svetlana Gozun holds A-level licenses in disciplines such as Latin, Standard, Ten Dance, Formation, and Show Dance, for both individuals and professionals. She has judged and presided over hundreds of international competitions in Europe, Asia, and America, from GrandSlams and World Championships in Germany, Italy, or Spain, to Opens in Vietnam and Bulgaria. She is also a member of the presidium of the Moldovan DanceSport Federation, contributing to the organization of national events and the training of new generations of dancers. Svetlana Gozun forms a family team dedicated to dance, alongside her husband Petru, president of the club and federation, and her daughter Elena, a master of arts. With over 20,000 active disciples in multiple countries, "Codreanca" represents a united family, where discipline and work are the secrets to success, as Svetlana herself emphasizes. She encourages parents to be patient with their children, stating that anyone can become a good dancer through passion and perseverance, reflecting a life dedicated to education through dance.
