Dance Council Member

Hayk Arshakian

Hyak Asharkian
  • International Dance Council Member
  • Studio Owner
  • With Fred Astaire Dance Studios since 2001

BIO

Hayk was born and raised in Armenia, where dancing is a huge part of the culture. He started dancing when he was 6 years old in the top dance studio in the country. He was very fortunate as a child to have very supportive parents, and extremely skilled and professional trainers throughout his entire career. He competed in Armenia from the age of 7 to 20, and in many International Competitions. At the age of 20, he came to the United States to represent Armenia in the World Championships, which were held in Miami. Shortly after that, Hayk found a new dance partner in the Fred Astaire Dance Studios organization, and became part of the company’s Wisconsin Region. Under the guidance of John Gates and Stephen Knight he has accomplished many dance and business goals. “I feel very fortunate to be part of such an incredible and supportive company as Fred Astaire Dance Studios. After 8 years of being an Instructor and 8 years of being a traveling Coach and Choreographer, I recently became an Owner of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Mequon, Wisconsin. I’m a huge believer in our company. I want to grow as a professional and help represent the company in the best and most professional way.”