Kharyton Khomenko – Dance Director/Studio Owner

Kharyton started his dance career at the age of 5 in Ukraine. During his career he was trained by some of the best coaches from all over the world. Kharyton competed in many international competitions. He is also known as a two-time World Champion in the 10-Dance in Youth Division.

Kharyton joined Fred Astaire Company in 2014, and he developed many great amateur dancers who became National Champions. Kharyton has been the Regional Top teacher in Wisconsin, Arizona and Illinois as well as a National Top teacher. He specializes in all styles including Latin, Standard, Rhythm and Smooth. Kharyton became a Co-Regional Dance Director of Illinois.

Along with his partner Anastasiya Khomenko, Kharyton is a 5 times Fred Astaire National Ballroom Champion, 5 times Fred Astaire National 10-dance Champion, 8 times Fred Astaire National Smooth Champion, American National Smooth Finalists.

In 2018 Kharyton and Anastasiya became the owners of Northbrook Studio which is currently the Top Dance Studio of the Illinois Region.