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THANK YOU FROM OUR REGIONAL DIRECTORS
ABOUT OUR EVENT
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING YOUR WAY IN 2024!
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!
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Address: 333 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Address: 333 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Event Information
MIX & MATCH EVENT DETAILS
Calling all spectators, friends, family, and loved ones! The Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Region has some big news to share and we invite you all to join us for the announcement!
Grab your tickets, by clicking the button below, to join us Saturday evening, May 18th, at 8:30pm, for our Freddy Ball Awards Gala! Enjoy a night out complete with live music, social dancing, award presentations, performances, and to hear our fabulous news!
You won’t want to miss this! It’s sure to be the best formal party you attend this year!
Please note: once purchased your ticket will be available for pick up at the event registration desk upon your arrival on Saturday evening.
COMPETITION & COMPETITOR INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE: SESSION PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DURING EVENT.
FOR UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT THE EVENT REGISTRATION DESK.**
Meet OUR
Judges & Officials
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
VP of Franchising & Business Development for Fred Astaire Dance Studios
- 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
- NDCA National Class Adjudicator
- Licentiate Degree in American and International Styles
- 2-Time United States Open American Smooth Finalist
- Northeastern United States Open American Smooth Champion
- Ohio Star Ball Open American Smooth Finalist
- Fred Astaire International Dance Council member since 1996
- National Examiner | National Adjudicator
- National Invigilator | Chairman of Judges
- Fred Astaire Illinois Regional Dance Director
- 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)
- Open British Professional Latin Champion
- U.K. Professional Latin Champion
- Twice European Latin Champion
- U.S. Open Professional Latin Champion
- Winners of the Super Japan Cup
- German Open Latin Championship
- French Latin Masters
- Russian Invitational Latin Championship
- 5-Time Silver Medalist World Professional Latin Championship
- Fred Astaire Wisconsin Regional Dance Director
- Fred Astaire Open American Smooth Champion
- United States & Ohio Star Ball Rising Star American Rhythm Champion
- United States and Ohio Star Ball 9 Dance Vice Champion
- Fred Astaire American Rhythm & American Smooth Rising Star Champion
- Fred Astaire Open American Rhythm Vice Champion
- Fred Astaire National & Regional Top Teacher
- USDC Top Teacher
- Ohio Star Ball Top Teacher
- 12-Time Fred Astaire Theatrical Champion
- 5-Time Fred Astaire Rhythm Champion
- 7-Time United States Theatrical Champion
- 3-Time World Professional Invitational Champion
- 3-Time Blackpool Cabaret Champion
- 4-Time Canadian Exhibition Champion
- 6-Time Ohio Star Ball Theatrical Champion
- 2-Time Ohio Star Ball Rhythm Champion
- Duel of the Giants Exhibition Champion
- 9-Time USDSC TA Champion
- World Class Adjudicator
- American Style Rhythm & Smooth, Theatrical, Exhibition and International Style
- Former World Professional Rhythm Champion
- United States Finalist - 9 Consecutive Years
- United States OVERALL Top Professional Couple
- Featured Performers On: Good Life TV, PBS Championship Ballroom Dancing, Dancing with the Stars
- Member organizations: Fred Astaire National Dance Board, North American Dance Teachers Association, DVIDA, National Dance Council of America, World Dance Council Adjudicator
- 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
Sponsorships & Vendors
Meet OUR
Directors & Support Team
Regional Competition Director
Regional Competition Director
Registrar/Scrutineer
Regional Competition Organizer
Regional Marketing Director
Competition Registration
Competition Liaison & Awards
Deck Captain
Door Captain
Music Manager
Participating Studios
Nicholas & Melinda Plante
Anna Tomasini
Vladyslav Babenko & Nastassia Shinkarova
Dymytrii Goncharov
Tetiana Lutsenko
Hayk Arshakian
Hayk Arshakian
Anna Tomasini
Oleksandr Kozhukhar & Rachel Sayotovich
Mykyta Serdyuk & Anna Krasnoshapka
Hayk Arshakian
Mykyta Serdyuk & Anna Krasnoshapka
