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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 (COMING 2025)
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 (TBA 2025)
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
"THE VOICE OF BALLROOM DANCE.'
Co Organizer of the Capital DanceSport Championships
- Former United States Rising Star American Style Champion
- Undefeated United States Theatre Arts Champion
- North American International Latin Champion
- Canadian Theatre Arts Champion
- Undefeated Fred Astaire American Style Champion
- Undefeated Fred Astaire Theatrical Champion
- World Class Adjudicator & Coach
- Co Organizer of the Capital DanceSport Championships
- National Examiner for the DVIDA Organization
- Former Examiner for the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Organization.
- 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
- 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
- National Russian Federation Amateur 10-Dance Champion
- Undefeated National Former USSR International Latin Show Dance Champion
- Undefeated National Former USSR International Standard Show Dance Champion
- 2-Time Undefeated Russian National 10-Dance Champion
- Undefeated Russian National International Latin Champion
- National Fred Astaire International Standard and International Latin Champions
- Member of National Dance Council of America
- Member of World Dance Council
- Regional Director of Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ Ohio Region
- National Russian Federation Amateur 10-Dance Champion
- Undefeated National Former USSR International Latin Show Dance Champion
- Undefeated National Former USSR International Standard Show Dance Champion
- 2-Time undefeated Russian National 10-Dance Champion
- Undefeated Russian National International Latin Champion
- National Fred Astaire International Standard and International Latin Champions
- World Dance Congress at the Blackpool Dance Festival (invited Lector 2007, 2009)
- Choreographer and Artistic Director for many shows and productions; including Broadway, off-Broadway and popular TV programs (ABC, FOX, PBS, PTVI)
- Member of National Dance Council of America
- Regional Director of Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ Ohio Region
- 3-Time Fred Astaire Open Rhythm Champion
- United States Dance Sport Championship Rising Star Finalist and Open Rhythm Finalist
- Emerald Ball Rising Star Champion and 3-Time Open Rhythm Finalist
- Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Champion and 3-Time Open American Rhythm Finalist
- Texas Challenge Rhythm Finalist
- Qualified Adjudicator
- Member Degree American Style Smooth
- Member Degree American Style Rhythm
- Member Degree Theater Arts
- Collaborated in the creation of the Silver and Gold Level Syllabus
- Featured Demonstrator in Fred Astaire Dance Studios training videos
Sponsorships & Vendors (Coming 2025)
Directors & Support Team
Regional Competition Directors
Registrar/Scrutineer
Regional Competition Organizer
Regional Marketing Director
Competition Registration
Competition Liaison & Awards
Deck Captain
Door Captain
Music Manager
World Cup Series & National Events (Coming Soon)
