Yurii Astashenia is originally from Siberia, Russia, and began his dance career at the age of 9.
He is a finalist of the Siberian Championships and a national and international ballroom dance competitions.
Finalist of the Manhattan Dance Championships in the Showdance division and a semifinalist in American Smooth at Fred Astaire Dance Studios National Competitions.
In 2018, Yurii moved to the United States, where he worked as a professional dance instructor with Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Albany, New York.
In 2026, he is an owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studios Deerfield Beach.
Yurii is passionate about helping students grow, build confidence, and enjoy the process of learning to dance. His teaching style combines a strong technical foundation with patience and encouragement, creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere while making every lesson enjoyable for students of all levels.
