{"id":8030,"date":"2025-09-25T09:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/?post_type=team_member&#038;p=8030"},"modified":"2026-01-01T20:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T01:06:16","slug":"francesca-lazzari-studio-owner","status":"publish","type":"team_member","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/member\/francesca-lazzari-studio-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"Francesca Lazzari Studio owner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/member\/francesca-lazzari-studio-owner\/attachment\/francy-crop\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8039\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-763x1024.jpg 763w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-768x1030.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-1145x1536.jpg 1145w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-1526x2048.jpg 1526w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-Crop-600x805.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Francesca\u2019s Dance Biography<\/p>\n<p>Born in Rome, Francesca\u2019s journey into dance began at age 6, inspired by her Parents deep love for movement and music. What started as social dancing quickly evolved into a competitive pursuit in Ballroom and Latin styles. From her very first steps, Francesca knew dance was more than a hobby \u2014 it was her calling, conquering Titles such as National Champion and 4th in the world at the young age of fifteen.<\/p>\n<p>She trained extensively in Italy, refining her foundation in Ballroom technique, and later expanded her artistry in England, where she deepened her skills and embraced international influences. Certified in Ballroom and Latin in Italy and currently certified in the United States, Francesca has spent decades teaching dancers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, always with a focus on deep technique and personal expression.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f Career Highlights<\/p>\n<p>Francesca\u2019s competitive record is a testament to her excellence and dedication:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Blackpool (CN) RS Professional Ballroom Champion<br \/>\n&#8211; Blackpool (CN) Open Professional Ballroom Finalist<br \/>\n&#8211; 3rd Place \u2013 WDC World Professional Classic Show Dance<br \/>\n&#8211; 2nd Place \u2013 US Professional Classic Show Dance<br \/>\n&#8211; 2nd Place \u2013 US National RS Professional Ballroom<br \/>\n&#8211; US National Open Professional Ballroom Semifinalist<br \/>\n&#8211; 3rd Place US National Open Professional Ten Dance<br \/>\n&#8211; 2nd Place Ohio Star Ball RS Professional Ballroom<br \/>\n&#8211; 2nd Place Embassy Ball RS Professional Ballroom<br \/>\n&#8211; Emerald Ball Open Professional Ballroom Finalist<br \/>\n&#8211; 2\u00d7 Undefeated North American Professional Ballroom Champion<br \/>\n&#8211; WDC Disney Fred Astaire RS Professional Ballroom Champion<br \/>\n&#8211; WDC Disney Fred Astaire Open Professional Ballroom Semifinalist<br \/>\n&#8211; Dutch Open RS Professional Ballroom Champion<br \/>\n&#8211; Dutch Open Professional Ballroom Semifinalist<br \/>\n&#8211; UK, Blackpool, International Professional Semifinalist<br \/>\n&#8211; Pro\/Am Champion \u2013 Blackpool, US National, Ohio Star Ball, and World Championship<br \/>\n&#8211; 2nd Place \u2013 Amateur South European Ballroom Championship<br \/>\n&#8211; 3x 4rd Place \u2013 Open Ten Dance Italian Championship (Amateur)<br \/>\n&#8211; 4th Place \u2013 Amateur Italian Super Cup Open Latin<br \/>\n&#8211; 2nd Place \u2013 Amateur Italian Super Cup Open Ballroom<\/p>\n<p>-1st Italian National Amateur Ballroom Championship<\/p>\n<p>-1st Italian National\u00a0 Youth 10 Dance Championship<\/p>\n<p>-4th World Youth Ten Dance Championship<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfb6 Artistic Philosophy<\/p>\n<p>For Francesca,\u00a0 dance has no Imagination or Body limits. This philosophy defines her niche and fuels her teaching. Whether guiding a newcomer or refining a professional\u2019s performance, she emphasizes the emotional and personal connection between dancer&#8217;s Mind and Body. Her legacy is rooted in the belief that there are no limits to individuality in dance: every dancer has the right to express their story with authenticity and flair.<\/p>\n<p>Proudly owner of the First Fred Astaire, Dance Studio Wilmington Delaware.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 464px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-8030-1\" width=\"464\" height=\"832\" loop autoplay preload=\"none\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-AI.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-AI.mp4\">https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/501\/2025\/09\/Francy-AI.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8039,"template":"","class_list":["post-8030","team_member","type-team_member","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member\/8030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team_member"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/wilmington-fairfax\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}