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Wisconsin Coaching

Brookfield Coaching

- Elena Grinenko
- February 2 - February 4
- Eddie Apolonov
- February 14
- Ginette Cournoyer
- February 22
- Mikhail Zharinov
- February 22
- Misha Zharinov came to us from Volgograd, Russia where he began his dance career. He is the winner and finalist at many International Dance Sport Federation competitions. He was the first place winner of Malaysian Millennium Dance Sport Championships and the Singapore Open Championships. He graduated from the University of Fine Arts with a master's degree in choreography and dance education. Mikhail is quad-lingual- he speaks Russian, Spanish, French, and English. Misha holds the distinguished Fred Astaire Dance Studios Best of the Best Teacher Award for 2008 and 2009. The award is given for extraordinary skill and performance in teaching dance within the Fred Astaire Organization. With his professional dance partner, Galina Detkina, they are Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth Champions, United States National Professional American Smooth Finalists, Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Finalists and two times Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Show dance Winners. They were also featured at PBS' "America's Ballroom Challenge".
- Galina Detkina
- February 23
- Gala Detkina was born in Siberia. She has danced successfully around the world and is the winner of many international competitions in Germany, Austria, Poland, Bulgaria, Canada, and the United States. She arrived in New York in 1997 to study acting. She continued studying dancing and acting in Russia, and she has recently returned to New York. Gala holds the distinguished Fred Astaire Dance Studios Top Female Teacher Award for 2007, 2008 and 2009. The award is given for extraordinary skill and performance in teaching dance within the Fred Astaire Organization. Together with her professional dance partner, Misha Zharinov, they are Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth Champions, United States National Professional American Smooth Finalists, Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Finalists and Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Show dance Winners. They were also featured at PBS' "America's Ballroom Challenge".
- Dan Rutherford
- February 27
- Nicole Carroll
- February 28
- Marianne Nicole
- February 29

Greenfield Coaching

Coming Soon

Madison Coaching

- Hayk Arshakian
- January 19th and February 8th
- Hayk brings enthusiasm and a vibrant energy that flows throughout his coachings. He started dancing at the young age of 6 in his home country of Armenia. He studied ballet, jazz, and modern dance, but his focus and his passion has always been for Ballroom. After reign as the undefeated Armenian Champion, Hayk came to Fred Astaire Wisconsin, where he flourished as a dancer. In the 10 years that he has been with the Fred Astaire family, he has received the most consecutive Top Teacher awards in the region, as well as taking the National Top Teacher in 2005. He has taken many of his students to the top with him, becoming a Pro/Am United States Champion, and is the undefeated National Fred Astaire Professional Rhythm Champion. After a long and successful career as an instructor and teacher, Hayk has become a requested choreographer and a respected coach. He cannot wait for his next big adventure!
- Gala Detkina
- February 21st
- Gala Detkina was born in Siberia. She has danced successfully around the world and is the winner of many international competitions in Germany, Austria, Poland, Bulgaria, Canada, and the United States. She arrived in New York in 1997 to study acting. She continued studying dancing and acting in Russia, and she has recently returned to New York. Gala holds the distinguished Fred Astaire Dance Studios Top Female Teacher Award for 2007, 2008 and 2009. The award is given for extraordinary skill and performance in teaching dance within the Fred Astaire Organization. Together with her professional dance partner, Misha Zharinov, they are Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth Champions, United States National Professional American Smooth Finalists, Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Finalists and Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Show dance Winners. They were also featured at PBS' "America's Ballroom Challenge".
- Misha Zharinov
- February 21st
- Misha Zharinov came to us from Volgograd, Russia where he began his dance career. He is the winner and finalist at many International Dance Sport Federation competitions. He was the first place winner of Malaysian Millennium Dance Sport Championships and the Singapore Open Championships. He graduated from the University of Fine Arts with a master's degree in choreography and dance education. Mikhail is quad-lingual- he speaks Russian, Spanish, French, and English. Misha holds the distinguished Fred Astaire Dance Studios Best of the Best Teacher Award for 2008 and 2009. The award is given for extraordinary skill and performance in teaching dance within the Fred Astaire Organization. With his professional dance partner, Galina Detkina, they are Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth Champions, United States National Professional American Smooth Finalists, Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Finalists and two times Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Show dance Winners. They were also featured at PBS' "America's Ballroom Challenge".

Mequon Coaching

- Eduard Apolonov
- February 8
- Eddi Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region, and occasionally, we are lucky enough to have him in our studio. As a competitor, Eddi competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddi creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness
- Eduard Apolonov
- February 13
- Eddi Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region, and occasionally, we are lucky enough to have him in our studio. As a competitor, Eddi competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddi creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness
- Stephen Knight
- February 14
- Stephen Knight is one of the busiest men in the industry! As a Regional Franchise Director for the Wisconsin region, an NDCA adjudicator, a coach, choreographer, and the Assistant National Dance Director for Fred Astaire Dance Studios, his dance card is almost always full. Stephen and his dance partner, Rae Josephs, were 3-time United States American Rhythm Finalists, and 6 time undefeated Fred Astaire American Rhythm Champions. Stephen is also responsible for creating a large portion of the Silver Syllabus. He is well-known for his choreography for open routines, Solos, Showcases, and Novelties.
- Ginette Cournoyer
- February 20
- Ginette Cournoyer is a highly accomplished competitor in the International Latin division, and has also been an adjudicator at the most prestigious competition in the world, Blackpool Dance Festival. Ginette resides in Montreal, Canada, and has the most delightful French Canadian accent. She is highly skilled in all forms of ballroom dance.
- Misha Zharinov
- February 23
- Misha Zharinov came to us from Volgograd, Russia where he began his dance career. He is the winner and finalist at many International Dance Sport Federation competitions. He was the first place winner of Malaysian Millennium Dance Sport Championships and the Singapore Open Championships. He graduated from the University of Fine Arts with a master’s degree in choreography and dance education. Mikhail is quad-lingual- he speaks Russian, Spanish, French, and English. Misha holds the distinguished Fred Astaire Dance Studios Best of the Best Teacher Award for 2008 and 2009. The award is given for extraordinary skill and performance in teaching dance within the Fred Astaire Organization. With his professional dance partner, Galina Detkina, they are Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth Champions, United States National Professional American Smooth Finalists, Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Finalists and two times Ohio Star Ball Professional American Smooth Show dance Winners. They were also featured at PBS' "America's Ballroom Challenge".
- Eduard Apolonov
- March 2
- Eddi Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region, and occasionally, we are lucky enough to have him in our studio. As a competitor, Eddi competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddi creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness
- Stephen Knight
- March 5
- Stephen Knight is one of the busiest men in the industry! As a Regional Franchise Director for the Wisconsin region, an NDCA adjudicator, a coach, choreographer, and the Assistant National Dance Director for Fred Astaire Dance Studios, his dance card is almost always full. Stephen and his dance partner, Rae Josephs, were 3-time United States American Rhythm Finalists, and 6 time undefeated Fred Astaire American Rhythm Champions. Stephen is also responsible for creating a large portion of the Silver Syllabus. He is well-known for his choreography for open routines, Solos, Showcases, and Novelties.
- Eduard Apolonov
- March 14
- Eddi Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region, and occasionally, we are lucky enough to have him in our studio. As a competitor, Eddi competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddi creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness
- Linda Dean
- March 19
- Linda Dean is considered a living legend in the ballroom community. She and her partner, Vernon Brock breathed new life into the International Latin division when they debuted their partnership in 1975. They went on to win the USDSC Latin title for the next four years. Linda is now a dance board member, and coaches and judges all around the country. Her professional demeanor and impeccable taste have made her one of the most sought after coaches in the industry.
- Ricky Bentzen
- March 27
- Eduard Apolonov
- April 3
- Eddi Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region, and occasionally, we are lucky enough to have him in our studio. As a competitor, Eddi competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddi creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness
- Eduard Apolonov
- April 18
- Eddi Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region, and occasionally, we are lucky enough to have him in our studio. As a competitor, Eddi competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddi creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness

Milwaukee Coaching

- Hayk Arshakian
- February 3
- Hayk started dancing at the young age of 6 in his home country of Armenia. He studied ballet, jazz, and modern dance, but his focus and his passion has always been for Ballroom. After reign as the undefeated Armenian Champion, Hayk came to Fred Astaire Wisconsin, where he flourished as a dancer. In the 10 years that he has been with the Fred Astaire family, he has received the most consecutive Top Teacher awards in the region, as well as taking the National Top Teacher in 2005. He has taken many of his students to the top with him, becoming a Pro/Am United States Champion, and is the undefeated National Fred Astaire Professional Rhythm Champion. After a long and successful career as an instructor and teacher, Hayk has become a requested choreographer and a respected coach.
- Eddie Apolonov
- February 6
- Eddie Apolonov is the Regional Dance Director for the Wisconsin Region. As a competitor, Eddie competed on the most renowned floor in the world as a Rising Star Finalist in International Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival. He was also the undefeated Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. With a Bachelors Degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts of Russia, Eddie creates some of the most interesting and beautiful routines. His passion and enthusiasm for ballroom dancing is highly contagious, and he is sure to inspire greatness.
- Ginette Cournoyer
- February 21
- Former Professional Canadian Champion in Standard and Ten-Dance reaching 9th in the World.
  Former Professional North American Champion in Ten-Dance.
  Former World Semi-Finalist at World Latin in England.
  Former Amateur Canadian Champion in Standard and Ten-Dance reaching 7th in the World.
  Former Amateur North American Champion in Standard and Ten-Dance.
  4th at the Professional World Cup on Germany.
  5th at the Professional World Cup in Japan.
  Choreographer of Patrice Lauzon and Marie-France Dubreuil, Canadians Olympic ice dancers.
  http://www.ginettecournoyer.com/
- Nicole Carroll
- February 27
- Nicole has been teaching ballroom and Latin dancing for the past thirteen years. Prior to dancing Nicole was a gymnast. She has been awarded with numerous top teacher awards throughout the United States. Nicole is a United States finalist. Nicole has certifications with the National Dance Council of America, North American Dance Teachers Association, and Dance Vision International Dance Association
- Dan Rutherford
- February 28
- Dan studied jazz dance extensively from the age of five through his late teens. At that time he began a career in ballroom and Latin dance. Dan has produced numerous champions throughout his career as a teacher and coach. Dan has also danced on stage with numerous celebrities as a back-up, chorus line and principal dancer in many productions. Dan is one of the top professionals in the United States.

Pewaukee Coaching

- Eduard Apolonov
- November 23
- Eduard Apolonov
- December 5
- Eduard Apolonov
- December 7
- Eric Luna
- Georgia Ambarian
- December 16
- Eduard Apolonov
- December 19
- Eduard Apolonov
- January 11
- Eduard Apolonov
- January 18
- Ginette Cournoyer
- February 23

Wales Coaching

- Ricky Bentzen
- Oct 5
- Elena Grinenko
- Oct 18
- Joe Trovato
- Nov 8
- Jim Carter
- Nov 11
- Ricky Bentzen
- Nov 23
- Sherry Strehlow
- Dec 7