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MILWAUKEE CLASSIC
May 18th - 20th, 2023
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
May 18th - 20th, 2023
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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ABOUT OUR EVENT
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Office is proud to present this Regional dance competition & event! We invite everyone to join us for a weekend of unforgettable dancing, competition, music, awards, and a Saturday evening formal themed celebration you won’t want to miss!
Want to be part of the excitement, contact us or speak with a studio representative to find out how you can get involved!
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!
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Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Address: 1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Address: 1721 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Meet the Event
Judges & Officials
Master of Ceremonies
🟢 2018 Recipient of the John Monte Award 🟢 2001 National United States Finalist in International Ballroom Style 🟢 1998 National United States Rising Star Champion in International Ballroom Style 🟢 1996-2001 Fred Astaire National Champion 🟢 1990 Soviet Union 10-Dance Championships Second Runner-Up 🟢 1989-92 Ukrainian National Champion in International Ballroom, Latin American and 10 Dance Styles 🟢 1993-95 Ukrainian National Champion in International Ballroom Style 🟢 Finalist in many major International Championships in the United States, Germany, Canada, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Russia and Ukraine 🟢 Bachelor Degree in Education 🟢 NDCA National Class Adjudicator 🟢 Licentiate Degree in American and International Styles
🟢 2006 Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography / Dancing with the Stars episode #208 (Dance: Jive) 🟢 2006 PBS America’s Ballroom Challenge Rhythm Champion with Elena Grinenko 🟢 2006 Emerald Ball Open Professional American Rhythm Champion with Elena Grinenko 🟢 2006 United States Open Rhythm Champion with Elena Grinenko 🟢 2006 World Rhythm Champion with Elena Grinenko 🟢 2005 Ohio Star Ball American Rhythm Champion with Elena Grinenko 🟢 2005 United States Open Rhythm Champion with Inna Ivanenko 🟢 2005 World Rhythm Champion with Inna Ivanenko 🟢 Fred Astaire National Champion – International Latin (multiple years) 🟢 Fred Astaire National Champion – American Rhythm (multiple years)
🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios® World Rhythm Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios® World and national Showdance Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios® World Rising Star Rhythm Champion 🟢 2x USDC World Mambo Champion 🟢 USDC Cabaret Vice-Champion 🟢 USDC Theatrical Vice-Champion 🟢 Emerald Ball Open Rhythm Finalist 🟢 USDC Rising Star Rhythm Finalist and Open Rhythm Semi-Finalist
🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios® World Open Rhythm Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios® World Rising Star Rhythm Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National and World Showdance Champion 🟢 2x USDC World Mambo Champion 🟢 Emerald Ball Open Rhythm Finalist 🟢 Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Rhythm Finalist 🟢 USDC Rising Star Rhythm Finalist and Open Rhythm Semi-Finalist
🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Dance Director 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios Open American Smooth Champion 🟢 United States & Ohio star ball Rising Star American Rhythm Champion & American Smooth finalist 🟢 United States & Ohio Star Ball 9 Dance Vice Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios American Rhythm and American Smooth Rising Star Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios Open American Rhythm Vice Champion 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios Regional & National Top Teacher 🟢 Top Teacher United States DanceSport Championships 🟢 Top Teacher Ohio Star Ball 🟢 Dancers Cup Tour All Star Top Teacher 🟢 Fred Astaire Dance Studios World Cup Series Top Teacher
🟢 2004 NDC Rising Star Rhythm Champion 🟢 2006 CCDC Rising Star Rhythm Champion 🟢 Wisconsin Regional Trainer since 2014 🟢 National Examiner
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