Foteini Pangea was born in Elassona, Greece growing up in the gym of her parents “Fame”. She moved to Larissa, Greece where, starting at the age of 6, she got introduced to a wide range of different dance styles: Ballet, Character, Hip-hop, Oriental, Ballroom, and Latin. As the main member of the undefeated “All Ladies Latin 5 Dance” champions team for 6 years “Bond Girls” gained the experience of the TV show “Greece Got Talent” till the big LIVE finals and every day she loved Ballroom dancing, through competitions and performances more and more not just by being champion & the sport side but also the artistry of it all. Passionate about dance and especially Latin Styles, she started teaching in Larissa, Agia, and Volos from the age of just 16 in many schools and groups & competes with her Youth partner in Greece and representing the country in big tournaments all around Europe. What she loves most about dancing is the amazing impact of the sport in people’s lives and the discovery of the world through dance. That she personally got to experience & travel over 30 different countries and found her dance and life partner through it, Richard Kaszas.
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 for 6 consecutive plus years the Top Teachers of the company & now their passion for teaching is expanding & they train a new generation of dancers & teachers to 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”. Join our Top-Rated Team for Best Experience of your Lifetime!!!
