Oksana Klimashkina is a salsa dancer and instructor based in Mountain View in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the director of Mambo Dolls and formerly directed Empire Mambo SF. Known for her precise body movement, clean lines, and dynamic ladies styling, Oksana blends mambo (on2) technique with influences from Afro-Cuban, jazz, contemporary, and heels to create powerful, musical choreography.
Since 2018, Oksana has taught and coached throughout the South Bay, founding Mambo Flames and teaching at studios including Volare Dance Studio and Dance Boulevard. She has led a dedicated ladies team since 2019, guiding dancers from beginner to semi-pro with a teaching approach that emphasizes clarity, confidence, and musicality.
Oksana has choreographed and performed on stages across the Bay Area and beyond, including appearances at the San Francisco SBK Congress, events in Las Vegas, and numerous local festivals. She offers group classes, workshops, and private coaching, with a focus on ladies styling, body movement, and performance training.