Kristian began his ballroom dancing journey in 1996, mastering the fundamentals of Latin dance under the guidance of renowned coaches Mark Lun, Gaynor Fairweather, Karen Hardy (Blackpool Champion), and Espen Salberg. He received extensive coaching from Ralph Lepane (Blackpool finalist) and Paul Harris, a notable choreographer for the Harry Potter movies. To refine his Standard technique, Kristian trained with Glenn Tierney (Blackpool Champion) and later focused on advanced coaching with Kenny Welch, a European Champion and one of England’s premier coaches and adjudicators.
In addition, Kristian enhanced his skills through lessons with world-renowned champions such as William Pino, Victor Fung, and Massimo Giorgianni. His dedication and talent earned him finalist positions in numerous prestigious European, Asian, and North American championships.
In 2015, Kristian relocated to the United States, where he partnered with Mae Lozada. Together, they represented Fred Astaire Dance Studios and competed in all major categories, including International Latin, International Standard, American Smooth, and American Rhythm.
With decades of experience and mentorship from some of the greatest names in ballroom dance, Kristian has established himself as a versatile and accomplished competitor on the global stage.
