Fred Astaire Hartsdale Dance Studio

Wonderful day for all of us!!! As always very helpful and inspiring lessons with Victor Russu made the preparations for the Trophy Ball very enjoyable and fun!!!

Next Monday March 29th we have Victor Russu as coach. Here’s some information about Victor. After immigrating to the United States from Moldova in 1998, where he was a Champion in both International Standard and Latin, Victor discovered American Smooth. He enjoyed this program so much, he became a specialist in dancing and teaching the style. Within a short time, he had professional success in American Smooth and became equally successful in training Pro/Am students to becom...e champions. He is proud to have been the Professional partner and Teacher of students who have collectively accumulated a total of 21 United States National and World Championships, in both American Smooth and International Standard. In addition, his students have won or been finalists in most major competitions throughout the United States. Victor was invited to do a special exhibition performance on PBS-TV’s Championship Ballroom Dancingwith one of his most successful Pro/Am students. The exhibition can been seen on YouTube. With these accomplishments, it is not surprising Victor is frequently sought by Fred Astaire Dance Studios locations to coach and share his expertise with their students and instructors. He is accomplished professionally, in all styles of dance. ACHIEVEMENTS * Undefeated 5-Time Professional Moldavian International Standard & Latin American Champion * Moldavian representative to multiple World Championships * Fred Astaire National Professional American Smooth, and Professional International Standard Champion * United States National Professional Rising Star Finalist, in American Smooth and International Standard * Ohio Star Ball Professional Rising Star American Smooth Champion * Fred Astaire Dance Council member since 2002 * Member of National Dance Council of America AREAS OF EXPERTISE * American Smooth * International Ballroom * International Latin * American Rhythm * Licentiate of the ISTD in International Standard and Latin See more

Happy World Happiness Day! Happiness is in all the little things around you, so be happy!

Happy to finally see our name up!!!

Happy Birthday Myrna!

Get ready for upcoming Live Stream Shows December 14th through December 18th. There will be a People’s Choice Award. You will see a code on the screen during the show number for you to text in your vote. Votes will be counted for the first 24 hours the show has aired and the winners will be announced during the Grand Awards Show on Friday Night. All shows start at 6pm Central on each day but the YouTube link will remain after each day for anyone who wants to go back and watch again!

It is with heavy hearts we have to share the news that Joe Ciaccio has passed away. Dancing was his passion and what he enjoyed more than anything. He has been a member of our dancing family for over 20 years and he will never be forgotten.

Had a great time at the Practice Hour!

Congratulations to Charina Adamos and Mylene Sion! They completed Social Foundation Program and moved into BRONZE PROGRAM! We’re very excited to see you getting better!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARINA!

Rehearsing before filming

Charlotte Oestreicher

THANKSGIVING SHOWCASE 2020 We are already in the process of filming. If you cannot participate in person we would truly appreciate it if you could send us a short 30 second video of you dancing at home (with someone, by yourself or even with your favorite pet) or simply saying a few words about the studio or your teacher that we can include in the showcase. We want to make sure everyone is involved and we can all enjoy a creative and fun compilation of videos. [email protected]

Karen Villamena