Juvenile OVERALL DIVISION

Filip Kwietniewski and Oleksandra  Ocheretko– Canada’s Juvenile Dance Stars from Toronto, Ontario , Canada. Beginning their journey in 2022, they have rapidly ascended to the top of the competitive dance world, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. By the end of 2024, they achieved success, becoming Absolute Juvenile Canadian Champions.

Their impressive accomplishments include:

🏆 First place in Juvenile Ballroom RS at the International UK Open 2024

🏆 Finalists in Juvenile Latin RS at the International UK Open 2024

🏆 First place at the Canadian National Championships 2024 in Juvenile Ballroom, Latin and 10 dance categories 

🏆 Semi-Finalists – Blackpool Juvenile VW

🏆 Third place in Ballroom RS at UK Open 2024 

Beyond their technical skills, Filip and Oleksandra are distinguished by their  vibrant personalities and versatility.

 While their partnership hasn’t been without its challenges—occasionally marked by spirited arguments—they always find a way to work together, blending Filip’s competitive determination with Sasha’s expressive artistry.

Training at Grand Dance Studio, this dynamic couple has become a source of inspiration, proving that passion, hard work, and a love for dance can lead to extraordinary achievements in record time.

Mark Rozdorozhnyi and Maya Pavlenko are an exciting Junior dance couple specializing in Ballroom and Latin styles. Since forming their partnership in 2022, they have achieved impressive results, including :

- second place in Ballroom at the International UK Open 2024 in Under 14 category 

- third place in Latin at the National Canadian Championship 2024 in Under 16 category 

- first place in Ballroom at UK Open 2024 Juvenile category 

- first place in Ballroom at the International UK Open 2023 Juvenile category 

- first place in 10 dance at the National Canadian Championship 2023 in Juvenile category 

As a result of the most prestigious competitions in the world Maya and Mark were awarded with a very significant award Young dancers of the year 2024!

Known for their nature chemistry and disciplined training, they consistently stand out for their passion, precision, and performance skills. With a dedication to excellence, they continue to push their boundaries, aiming for higher honors at both national and international levels. As they progress in their journey, they are determined to become leaders in the competitive dance world.

Andrey, 15, and Sophia, 13, have been partnering in dance for the past three years, quickly making a name for themselves in the competitive dance world. Their achievements include:

- 🇨🇦 3-time National Junior 10-Dance Champions  
- 🇺🇸 U16 Champions, showcasing their talent and versatility  
- 🇬🇧 U16 Vice-Champions, demonstrating their skill on the international stage  
- 🇳🇱 U16 Finalists, competing among the top dancers in Europe  
- 🎬 Featured in Season 5 of @revolutiontva, bringing their artistry to a wider audience

Their dedication and teamwork continue to drive their success, and they’re poised for even greater accomplishments in the future.

Nikita Zhuravlov, from Ukraine, and Anna Osminin, from Canada, began dancing together in September 2023, quickly establishing themselves in both national and international competitions. They are the Canadian National Champions in NDCC in the Youth Category, as well as the Canadian Champions in CDS for both the Youth and U21 Categories. They are fortunate to be guided by their exceptional coaches, Anna Pelepenko and Valentin Voronov, whose dedication and encouragement continually push them to achieve their best. Their families also provide unwavering support, always by their side with love and care.

Mykyta Tsydinskyi -15 years old, started dancing at 5, because older brother was already a dancer

Elizabeth Davidov -16 years old, started dancing at 4.

They dance as a couple from June 2022.

Canadian  National Champions Ballroom 2023 Junior

Canadian  National Champions  Ballroom 2024

Youth

Canadian  National Champions  Ballroom 2024
Under 21
Canadian  National Champions  10 dance 2024
Youth
Canadian  National Champions  10 dance 2024
Under 21

Dancing together for four and a half years, this couple has become very well-known in Canada and on an international scale. They have achieved many successes together, landing spots as finalists at the New York Dance Festival, Manhattan Dance Championships, Empire Dance Championships, Ohio star ball, and many more prestigious events. 

Together, they have become 4- time Canadian Amateur Latin champions. Recently they have started their journey in the professional field and have already been crowned as the North American open to the world professional champions. 

Alexey and Vlada began dancing together in 2005 in St. Petersburg, Russia. In their first year, they became Grand Finalists at the Russian National Championship, earning the title of "Master of Sport." They later moved to Canada, representing the country at major international competitions.

After briefly dancing separately due to visa issues, they reunited in New York in 2012. They quickly rose to success, making the US National Latin Finals (2013–2015) and winning the 2014 US Open National Championship. Turning professional in 2016, they dominated Rising Star events in North America and placed 2nd at the 2016 International Championships in London.

2022 Top 24 Blackpool Amateur 35+ Ballroom

2022 Canadian Closed Amateur Latin 30+ Champions

2023 Canadian Closed Amateur Latin 30+ Champions

2023 Canadian Closed Amateur 10-dance 30+ Champions

2023 Canadian Closed Amateur Smooth 16+ and 30+ Champions

2024 Canadian Closed Amateur Ballroom 30+ Champions

2024 Canadian Closed Amateur 10-dance 30+ Champions

2024 Canadian Closed Amateur Rhythm 16+ Champions

2024 Canadian Closed Amateur Smooth 16+ and 30+ Champions

2024 Canadian Closed Amateur 9-dance 16+ Champions

Marcin’s dance journey began in Poland, where he started out dancing with his sister as a teenager. In high school, he met Monika, and together they moved to Warsaw to study and start their ballroom partnership.

After relocating to Canada, Marcin and Monika took their dancing to the next level, training with Jitka Bouma. They’ve been competing since 2009, first in the Adult category and later in the Senior division.

Today, dance is a family passion. Their kids have joined classes at Grand Dance Studio, turning it into a full family affair with everyone practicing together.

Some of their proudest moments include:

🏆Semifinal in Latin at the  International UK Open 2024 in Senior category 

🏆 First place in Latin and 10 dance  at the Canadian National Championships 2024 in Senior 2 category 

🏆Semifinal in Latin at the  UK Open 2024 in Senior category

Together, Marcin and Monika believe that dance is a universal language, and their  success is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and love for the art.

We started dancing in 1996, in group class.

We started the competition in international style in 1999.

In 2005 we won our 1st Canadian Senior Amateur 1 Ballroom Championship.

We won 5 Canadian Senior Amateur 1 Ballroom Championships from 2005 to 2009.

We took a 10-year break to return to competition in 2019.

Since then we have won 3 Canadian Amateur Ballroom Championships in adult 2 and 3 more in adult 3, respectively.