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✨ Everything @fadswisconsin Cream City Challenge in one place? We’ve got it!
Get ready for the Cream City Challenge and find everything you need on our event webpage! From schedules and heat lists to entries, registration, competition information, and more — it’s all right at your fingertips.
Take a peek 👀 at the event webpage and start planning your competition experience! ➡ https://www.fredastaire.com/wisconsin/events/local-studio-event/cream-city-challenge/
#CreamCityChallenge #CreamCityChallenge2026 #FredAstaireDanceStudios #DanceCompetition #BallroomDance #WisconsinDance #fadswisconsin #wisconsin #dance #CCC2026
✨ The spotlight is on! ✨
@fadswisconsin is putting the spotlight on our 2026 Cream City Challenge panel of judges! 🏆💃🕺
Feast your eyes on this extraordinary lineup of talented dance professionals who will be joining us for an incredible weekend of competition! 👀🔥
We’re thrilled to welcome this distinguished panel to Cream City Challenge 2026 and can’t wait to see them in action! @alexandros_armaos @aaronirynadesoto @dancerspice @kimaleejo @nadinedigman @nikolay.karchev_official @nypatso
📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 @marriottmadisonwest
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend on the dance floor! ✨
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👀 Have you been waiting to find out who will be joining us on our accredited judging panel for the @fadswisconsin Cream City Challenge?
The wait is OVER! 🎉
Take a peek at the incredible judges who will be joining us October 8–10 for an exciting weekend of competition, dancing, and fun! 💃🕺🏆
We’re thrilled to welcome this talented panel to Cream City Challenge 2026—and we can’t wait to see everyone hit the dance floor!
📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 @marriottmadisonwest
Who are you most excited to see?! 👇
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🎤✨ GUESS WHO’S BACK?! ✨🎤
We’re thrilled to welcome back the one, the only, Mr. Stephen Heroux as Master of Ceremonies for the next @fadswisconsin Regional dance competition & event—the Cream City Challenge! 🕺🏆
Get ready for Stephen’s energy, personality, and plenty of fun as he keeps the excitement going all weekend long! 🎉
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Event Countdown!
Registration & Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, Sept 8th
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Friday, Sept 11th
ABOUT OUR EVENT
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING YOUR WAY ABOUT OUR 2025 EVENT!
THANK YOU!
These competition weekends are always so fantastic!
Thank you for joining us at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Cream City Challenge!
What an incredible weekend filled with energy, passion, and unforgettable performances! From dazzling dances to amazing camaraderie, this event truly showcased the spirit of our Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin family.
On behalf of Mr. Hayk Arshakian, Mr. Ross Lund, and the Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Office Team, we’re so grateful to everyone who competed, supported, and celebrated with us! It was a pleasure spending time with you both on, and off, the dance floor!
Until next time – keep dancing, keep shining, and keep spreading the joy of dance! We look forward to seeing you at this event in 2026!
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Wisconsin Regional Office invites you to join us for the Cream City Challenge 2026, our spooktacular Halloween-themed Regional dance competition and event! Taking place October 8–10, 2026 at the Madison Marriott West, this exciting weekend features thrilling dance competition, music, social dancing, “BOO-tiful” awards, and a must-enjoy Saturday night costume party.
This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend and spectate. Spectator tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
For participation details, please contact your local Fred Astaire Dance Studios or speak with your studio representatives.
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Madison Marriott West
Address: 1313 John Q Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562
Get Directions to the Event!
Venue: Madison Marriott West
Address: 1313 John Q Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562
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
Meet Our
Judges & Officials
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
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
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
2-Time United States Rhythm Finalist
2-Time World Rhythm Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National ShowDance Champion
Blackpool Rhythtm Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Vice Rhythm Champion
Ohio Star Ball Finalist
USDC Mambo Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Undefeated RS Rhythm Champion
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® IL Rhythm Champion
USDC 9-Dance Finalist
Ohio Star Ball RS Rhythm Champion
2-Time United States Rhythm Finalist
2-Time World Rhythm Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National ShowDance Champion
Blackpool Rhythtm Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Vice Rhythm Champion
Ohio Star Ball Finalist
USDC Mambo Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Undefeated RS Rhythm Champion
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® IL 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
2-time United States Professional Latin Champion
5th place in the Professional World Latin Championships
British Open Professional Rising Star Champion
3-time Ohio Star Ball Champion
British Open Under 21 International Latin Champion
International Champion (u12s, u16s and u21)
UK Open Champion
Closed British Champion
Undefeated Fred Astaire Cabaret Champion
6-Time United States Cabaret Champion
5-Time World Cabaret Champion
Blackpool Invitational Exhibition Champion
United States theatrical Champion
Ohio Star Ball Cabaret Champion
Emerald Ball Theatrical Champion
Heritage Classic Theatrical Champion
2-Time United States 9-Dance Finalist
Featured performer on So You Think You Can Dance and America’s Ballroom Challenge
International Dance Council Member
International Examiner
Wisconsin Regional Trainer
Two time Fred Astaire Rising Star Rhythm Champion
Sponsorships & Vendors
Directors & Support Team
Regional Competition Directors
Registrar/Scrutineer
Regional Competition Organizer
Regional Marketing Director
Deck Captain
Music Manager
