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MILWAUKEE DANCESPORT CLASSIC & AWARDS GALA
February 20th - 22nd, 2025
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
February 19th - 21st, 2026
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
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The Milwaukee DanceSport Classic & Awards Gala, presented by the Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Team, is a premier regional dance competition and celebration of excellence. This exciting event brings together dancers from across the region to showcase their talent, passion, and hard work on the dance floor.
From thrilling competitive heats to dazzling showcases, the weekend culminates in our elegant Awards Gala, where we honor outstanding achievements and celebrate the spirit of dance within our Fred Astaire community. Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, or guest, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with energy, artistry, and inspiration.
We look forward to seeing you all shine on, and off, the dance floor!
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
COMPETITION & COMPETITOR INFORMATION (AVAILABLE IN 2026)
**PLEASE NOTE: OUR HEAT LISTS & EVENT PROGRAM ARE UPDATED LIVE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT**
**SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS TENTATIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Event Information (MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON)
MIX & MATCH EVENT DETAILS
Join us on Friday evening, February 21st, 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 CORBIN CARES FOUNDATION! Find out more about them here – https://www.corbincaresfoundation.org/
- Then hit the floor with those fancy feet, while having fun, and supporting a great cause!
Meet OUR
Judges & Officials (TBA 2026)
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
VP of Franchising & Business Development for Fred Astaire Dance Studios
- Alex is qualified in Member Level (Gold) with Fred Astaire Dance Studios in American Smooth, American Rhythm, Theater Arts/Exhibition, Dance Director, Adjudicator/Invigilator
- Fred Astaire International Dance Council Member
- Para Dance-Sport Trainer for the Para Olympic Committee
- 1st Place Latin Open Greek Championships 2006
- 2010 World & National Pro-Am USA Finalist
- 2012-2013 World Pro-Am Champion in Paris, France
- Blackpool Pro-Am Finalist
- FADS Pro-Am Champion
- USA Pro-Am Runner-Up
- 2-Time Undefeated Canadian Amateur Latin American Champion
- 2-Time Undefeated Canadian Amateur Ten Dance Champion
- Canadian Representative at three World Championships
- Triple Crown Rising Star Champion
- Classique du Quebec Rising Star Champion
- Texas Challenge Rising Star Champion
- Dance Director for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios Atlanta, GA & Colorado Region
- All levels of Certification and Examination in American & International Style
- Member of NDCA: A+ B+ C+ D+
- USDC Rising Star Latin Champion
- 4x Fred Astaire World & National Champion
- 3x USDC Open Latin Finalist
- 3x Ohio Star Ball Finalist
- Ohio Star Ball Showdance Champion
- 2x Blackpool Rising Star 2nd place
- 7-time Fred Astaire Open International Ballroom Champion
- United States Classic Show Dance Runner-Up
- World Cup Open International Ballroom Runner-Up
- 10-Time Fred Astaire Open American Rhythm Champion
- 2-Time United States Open American Rhythm Finalist
- 3rd Place Open American Rhythm – Ohio Star Ball
- World Mambo Vice-Champion
- Ohio Star Ball Rising Start Rhythm Champion
- 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
Sponsorships & Vendors (TBA 2026)
Meet OUR
Directors & Support Team
Regional Competition Directors
Registrar/Scrutineer
Regional Competition Organizer
Regional Marketing Director
Competition Registration
Deck Captain
Music Manager
Participating Studios
Nicholas & Melinda Plante
Anna Tomasini
Vladyslav Babenko & Nastassia Shinkarova
Dymytrii Goncharov
Tetiana Lutsenko
Shem Modrzynski & Magdalena Zybura
Hayk Arshakian
Anna Tomasini
Vasilii & Irina Platonov
Oleksandr Kozhukhar & Rachel Sayotovich
Mykyta Serdyuk & Anna Krasnoshapka
Hayk Arshakian
Mykyta Serdyuk & Anna Krasnoshapka
