Richard Kaszas started ballroom dancing with his sister at the age of 8 when their mother took them to the dance studio in Debrecen, Hungary. Competing nationally in Ballroom, Latin, and Formation style they decided to join the Romanian “Stephany Dance Club” in Oradea where after 6 months they won the national title & became the champions. They represented that studio nationally and internationally in many European competitions having amazing results in the Youth division. Richard had many tryouts and partners after he and his sister decided to dance with other partners. He found his current partner Foteini Pangea and together they moved, taught, and trained in Romania, Hungary, and Greece, winning national titles & representing the countries in Adult Latin Open Division all around Europe. His strong commitment to sports allowed him, even from a distance, to finish his Bachelor’s Degree in “Sports Management” while practicing 8 hours a day & competing every weekend.
Together in 2016, they made a decision that changed their life, moving to the USA & working for Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Sharing their passion, love, and knowledge and changing people’s lives through dance, while continuing their competitive career by conquering very high titles. With their “champions mindset” in everything they do they became the Top Male & Top Female teachers of the whole franchise for 4 years in a row and going. But they also never stopped dancing competitively and achieving extraordinary results in Latin, Show and now representing American Rhythm in Open Professional Divisions.
Here is a list of some common accomplishments in USA & many more to come:
- 2017 Triple Crown Champions-New Orleans- Rising Star Pro Latin
- 2017 Sapphire Dancesport Champions-Austin –Pro Open Latin, 2nd Show Dance
- 2017 Colorado Star Ball Champions-Denver-Pro Open Latin
- 2018 Indiana Challenge 2nd place-Michigan City- Pro Open American Rhythm
- 2018 Southern States Dancesport Champions-New Orleans- Rising Star Pro American Rhythm
- 2018 Sapphire Dancesport Champions-Austin- Pro Open American Rhythm
- 2018 Colorado Star Ball Champions-Denver-RS Pro Open American Rhythm Division & Pro Show Dance Division
- 2018 Millennium Dancesport Championships –New Orleans-1st place RS Pro Open American Rhythm, 2ndplace Open American Rhythm
- 2018 Fred Astaire Cross Country Dance Championship-Houston- National Champions Pro Closed American Rhythm Division
- 2018 Sapphire DanceSport Champions-Austin- Pro Open American Rhythm
- 2019 Indiana Challenge DanceSport –Indiana- 1st place RS Pro Open American Rhythm Division, 2nd place Open American Rhythm Division
- 2019 St. Louis Star Ball-1st place RS Pro Open American Rhythm, 2nd place Pro Open American Rhythm Division
- 2020 Vegas Open Champions-Las Vegas-RS Pro Open American Rhythm Division
- 2021 Twin Cities Open Ballroom Champions-Minneapolis- RS Pro Open American Rhythm Division
- 2021 Elite Dancesport Champions-Irvine- RS Pro Open American Rhythm Division
- 2021 Fred Astaire National Champions-Orlando-RS Pro Open American Rhythm
They continue dynamically being on top in their dancing & teaching career & as Texas champions they represent the state & Fred Astaire Dance Studios everywhere they go. They have been multiple years the Top Teachers of the company & now their passion for teaching is expanding & their hope is to train a new generation of dancers & teachers & create a fun elegant environment where all students at any level & age can feel the amazing benefits of ballroom dancing!
They are so passionate about dancing, performing, teaching, and changing people’s lives that their motto is “The world would be a better place if everybody was dancing”.
