Guest Coaches

The World’s Best Dancers and Coaches, in Our Studio!

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Burr Ridge offers and delivers the finest in group and private ballroom dance classes, but we also bring you a great variety in our professional coaching. Broaden your knowledge and skills by meeting and working with some true standouts. You’ll be glad you did. These professionals have helped shape the dance industry and continue to inspire the teaching methods used throughout the dance community. We encourage you to enroll today with one (or better, both!) of these special guest coaches.

Mykyta Sedyuk - April 3rd

  • International Dance Council Member
  • Studio Co-Owner
  • With Fred Astaire Dance Studios Since 2013

BIO

Mykyta (“Nikita”) is from the Ukraine. He started to dance at 8 years old and has never stopped! Since beginning his dance career, he has competed all over the world and racked up a number of high-ranking titles. He is an American champion, as well as a two-time World Champion. He has an eye for detail and a unique style. His enthusiastic and welcoming personality makes everyone feel at home in the studio.

Mykyta and his partner, Anna Krasnoshapka, started their partnership in the Ukraine, then moved to the US to join the Fred Astaire team in Madison, WI. They started competing right away with great results, earning many first place wins in the Professional Latin division before transitioning to the American style. They’ve taken on the American styles with great success, as they now are 6-time Fred Astaire National 9-Dance Champions and 2-time American National 9-Dance Champions. In 2018, they made the decision to focus on their studio and retired from competing together.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Undefeated Fred Astaire Dance Studios® 9-Dance Champion in American Smooth & Rhythm
  • Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National American Rhythm Finalist
  • Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National American Smooth Finalist
  • Ohio Star Ball Open American Rhythm Finalist
  • United States Open American Rhythm Finalist
  • 2-Time United States 9-Dance Champion in American Smooth & Rhythm
  • International Championship Latin Youth Finalist
  • Blackpool Latin Junior Finalist
  • Blackpool Latin Youth Semi-Finalist

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • American Smooth
  • International Latin
  • American Rhythm
  • Professional Development
  • Choreography
  • Advanced Teaching Department