Vivian Lessa started her career in dancing at age twelve. She graduated from Beijing Capital Teacher's University's College of Performing Arts, majoring in Chinese Folk Dance.  She also studied music and ballet and other eastern and western dances including Indian, Japanese, Arabic, African, Flamenco and Russian.

She continued her interest at the Beijing Ballroom Dance College and graduated while pursuing studies in international dance standards, international Latin, Advance Ballet foundation and modern music and dance.

Vivian was employed by the National Singing and Dancing Troupe in Beijing. She has performed extensively on TV throughout China and in numerous cities as well as at many theaters and venues including established festivities such as Tiananmen Square (Ren Min Da Hui Tang - The Great Hall of the People).

Ms. Lessa has competed in Latin Dance in the United States, China and internationally. Since coming to the United States, Vivian has competed  professionally in dozens of competitions in both Intenational Latin and American Rhythmn and also Professional Showdance categories.  She has competed in every major dance competition in the US as both a Professional and as an instructor in the Pro/Am divisions.  She has students ranging from first time competitors to seasoned dancers in the Open divisions.   

She is accredited as an instructor by both the NDCA, in American and International Styles of dance, and a United Kingdom Alliance Certified Associate, in Latin and Standard Ballroom.  Her coaches over the years have included many notable names including: Vibeke Toft, Alan Tornsberg, Brian Watson & Carmen, Diana McDonald, Paul Holmes, Louis Van Amstel, Tony Meredith, Wendy Johnson, Julius Kaiser, Victor Kanevsky, and Charlotte Jorgensen.