Anna Krasnoshapka - Arm Styling
STYLING: Smooth & Ballroom
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45m
Anna was born in the Ukraine. She has been dancing since the age of 7. Piano lessons were also a side hobby for Anna, but her passion for dance took over. Her dance education continued at the National University of Physical Education and Sport in Kiev, Ukraine. She was the winner of the Ukrainian Champion, Latin Division in 2011 and 2012. She also took home top honors in many European Dance Championships. She take her coaching very seriously and has only been taught by the best of the best. Anna is famous for being the responsible one of the group. She has passion for the growth of all students, celebrating the everyday small successes, as well as the big ones.
Anna and her partner, Mykyta Serdyuk, started their partnership in the Ukraine, then moved to the US to join the Fred Astaire Dance Studios team in Madison, WI. They started competing right away with great results, earning many first place wins in the Professional Latin division before transitioning to the American style. They’ve taken on the American styles with great success, as they now are 6-time Fred Astaire National 9-Dance Champions and 2-time American National 9-Dance Champions. In 2018, they made the decision to focus on their studio and retired from competing together.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Undefeated Fred Astaire Dance Studios® 9-Dance Champion in American Smooth & Rhythm
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National American Rhythm Finalist
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® National American Smooth Finalist
Ohio Star Ball Open American Rhythm Finalist
United States Open American Rhythm Finalist
2-Time United States 9-Dance Champion in American Smooth & Rhythm
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