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Event Countdown!
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FORM DEADLINE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2025
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2025
ABOUT OUR EVENT
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING YOUR WAY ABOUT OUR 2025 EVENT!
THANK YOU!
These competition weekends are always so fantastic!
What an amazing weekend at Oktoberfest 2024! 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, newly named Cream City Challenge, in 2025!
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Office invites you to join us, for our ‘spooktacular’ Regional dance competition & event, the Cream City Challenge 2025!
Save the dates, October 9th – 11th, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, for this Halloween themed event featuring the best of it all – dance competition, music, general dancing, ‘BOO – tiful’ awards, and a Saturday night costume party you’ll want to be here for!
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: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Address: 333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Address: 333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
HYATT REGENCY MILWAUKEE
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH!
COMPETITION & COMPETITOR INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE: SESSION PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DURING EVENT BUT WILL BE UPDATED VIA THE LIVE EVENT PROGRAM LINK ABOVE.**
EVENT INFORMATION
FRIDAY NIGHT MIX & MATCH INFORMATION
It’s time for another wild, fun, and exciting Mix & Match event taking place on the evening of Friday, October 11th!
- All are welcome to participate (that includes all of you spectators too!)
- Purchase your entries, for a great discounted rate, at the competition registration desk, to dance with anyone – and we mean ANYONE – any professional, any staff member, any pro or team member from other studios! (Registration opens after competition start on Thursday and is first come, first serve)
- 100% of the proceeds from entries purchased will go to ABCD – After Breast Cancer Diagnosis – an organization that offers free emotional support services to empower anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis.
- Then hit the floor with those fancy feet for this great cause as we all show our support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Judges & Officials
"THE VOICE OF BALLROOM DANCE.'
British National Professional Latin Finalist
Co-organizer of the Wisconsin State DanceSport Championships
World Class National Adjudicator
Over 35 years of Professional Teaching, Judging and Coaching
3 Times Undefeated Bulgarian Latin and Standard Champion.
5 Times Bulgarian Professional Latin American Championship title
British Open Rising Star Finalist
Multiple Time World and European Latin American Showdance Finalist
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
FADS International Dance Council Member
FADS Wisconsin Regional Dance Director
FADS Open American Smooth Champion
United States and Ohio Star Ball Rising Star American Rhythm Champion and American Smooth Finalist
United States and 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
3-Time Undefeated United States American Smooth Champion
3-Time Undefeated United States American Rhythm Champion
5-Time Fred Astaire National American Smooth Champion
5-Time Fred Astaire National American Rhythm Champion
Fred Astaire Closed Theater Arts Champion
4-Time Ohio Star American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
4-Time Texas Challenge American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
La Classique du Quebec American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
4-Time Florida State American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
Mid United States American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
Southeastern American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
Heritage American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
Emerald Ball American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
Virginia State American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
California Star Ball American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
Southern States American Smooth and Rhythm Champion
British Formation Champion
United States Rising Star American Style Champion
Undefeated Fred Astaire American Style Champion
Examiner for the Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Capital Dancesport Championships, Co Organizer
Undefeated National Professional FADS American Smooth Champion
Undefeated World Professional FADS American Smooth Champion
2014 US National Professional American Smooth Silver Medalist
2011 & 2012 World Professional American Smooth Championship Finalist
3X World Professional American Smooth Showdance Champion
Featured Performer for America’s Ballroom Challenge on PBS, and Regis & Kelly on ABC.
Sponsorships & Vendors
Directors & Support Team
Regional Competition Directors
Registrar/Scrutineer
Regional Competition Organizer
Regional Marketing Director
Competition Registration
Competition Liaison & Awards
Deck Captain
Music Manager
