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GREAT LAKES CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thursday, February 22nd - Saturday, February 24th
Brookfield Conference Center
325 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005
May 14th - 16th, 2026
Blue Harbor Resort
725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
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Event Countdown
Registration & Entry Forms Due: TBA
Hotel Reservation Deadline: TBA
ABOUT OUR EVENT
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING YOUR WAY ABOUT OUR 2025 EVENT!
THANK YOU!
These competition weekends just keep getting better & better!
What an amazing weekend at the 2025 Great Lakes Championships! On behalf of Mr. Hayk Arshakian, Mr. Ross Lund, and the Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Office Team, we would like to thank all of you for joining us, whether you were competing or cheering us on as a spectator!
It was a pleasure spending time with you both on, and off, the dance floor! You never cease to amaze us with your talents and these events wouldn’t be possible without your participation, support, and dedication to the sport of ballroom dance!
We look forward to experiencing all the joy shared throughout the ballroom again as we host this event again in 2026!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING YOUR WAY ABOUT OUR 2026 EVENT!
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Office is proud to present this new & improved Regional dance competition & event at a brand new, beautiful venue – Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center! We invite everyone to join us for a weekend of unforgettable dancing, competition, music, awards, and a Saturday evening Heroes & Villains themed celebration you won’t want to miss!
GREAT NEWS! This event is open to the public! All are welcome to attend the event and spectate. Spectator tickets can be purchased at the door, just visit the registration desk upon your arrival!
Interested?! Reach out to the studio near you or speak to your studio representatives!
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Blue Harbor Resort
Address: 725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Blue Harbor Resort
Address: 725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
EVENT INFORMATION (available 2026)
MIX & MATCH EVENT DETAILS
Join us on Friday evening, May 16th, at approximately 6:30pm, and be sure to get in on dancing for a great cause!
Here’s how it works:
- All are welcome to participate (that includes all of you spectators too!)
- Purchase your dance entries, for a great discounted rate, at the event registration desk, to dance with anyone – any professional, or team member, from your studio or others! REMINDER: this is a first come, first serve event
- 100% of the proceeds from entries purchased will go to the YOUSO FAMILY FOUNDATION! Find out more about them here – https://yousofamilyfoundation.org/about-us/
- Then hit the floor with those fancy feet, while having fun, and supporting a great cause!
COMPETITION & COMPETITOR INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE: SESSION PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DURING EVENT. PROGRAM WILL BE UPDATED LIVE.**
Meet OUR
Judges & Officials
(Coming in 2026)
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
VP of Franchising & Business Development for Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Professional World 10 Dance Champions
Two-times European 10 Dance Champions
6 Times Undefeated UKR National Professional 10 Dance Champions
5 Times UKR National Professional Latin Show Dance Champions
3 Times National Professional Latin and Ballroom Vice Champions
Blackpool Professional RS Latin Grand Finalists
UK Professional RS Latin Bronze Prize-Winners
Silver and Bronze Prize-Winners of World and European Professional Latin Show Dance Championships
Top 10 of the World Professional Latin Championship
16 Times UKR National Amateur Medalists and Finalists
European Cup Amateur Ballroom Champions
Bulgarian Professional International Latin Champion
Bulgarian Professional 10 Dance and Show Dance Champion
Fred Astaire National international Latin Champion
Fred Astaire World International Latin and Cabaret Champion
USDC 10 Dance Finalist
International Championship Rising Star Vice Champion
Blackpool Rising Star Finalist
European Show Dance Finalist
World Show Dance Finalist
6-Time Fred Astaire Open American Rhythm Champion
3-Time USDSC Open American Rhythm Finalist
USDSC Theatrical Finalist
USDSC Rising Star Theatrical Champion
Multiple Lithuanian Junior, Youth Open Latin, Standard and 10 dance champion.
2 times Fred Astaire National champion of Professional international Latin
Finalist of United States National championships (USDC) at professional international Latin
Top finalist and champion of many major US competitions Like Millenium, Manhattan dancesport championship, Hearitage classic, USDC, Emerald ball, Embassy ball, Ohio dancesport championships ,etc.
UK , International and Blackpool dance festival top finalists At professional Latin RS.
5 times world and 6 times European champion dancing a leader of a professional latin formation team “Zuvedra”.
Holder of 14 Regional Championships in the UK 1987
British Open Amateur Latin Champion
United Kingdom Amateur Latin Champion
International Amateur Latin Champion
World Cup Amateur Latin Champion
British Open Professional Rising Star Latin Champion
Japan International Professional Latin Champion
Asian Open Professional Latin Champion
Winner of the BDF Len Scrivener Award for Top Professional Dancer
4th World & European Professional 10 Dance Championships 1990
United Kingdom & European Professional 10 Dance Champion
World Professional 10 Dance Champion
Professional World 10 Dance Champions
Two-times European 10 Dance Champions
6 Times Undefeated UKR National Professional 10 Dance Champions
5 Times UKR National Professional Latin Show Dance Champions
3 Times National Professional Latin and Ballroom Vice Champions
Blackpool Professional RS Latin Grand Finalists
UK Professional RS Latin Bronze Prize-Winners
Silver and Bronze Prize-Winners of World and European Professional Latin Show Dance Championships
Top 10 of the World Professional Latin Championship
16 Times UKR National Amateur Medalists and Finalists
European Cup Amateur Ballroom Champions
International Dance Council Member
International Examiner
Wisconsin Regional Trainer
Two time Fred Astaire Rising Star Rhythm Champion
Sponsorships & Vendors
(Coming in 2026)
Meet OUR
Directors & Support Team
Regional Competition Directors
Registrar/Scrutineer
Regional Competition Organizer
Regional Marketing Director
Deck Captain
Music Manager
