Dance Fire’s July 2026 visit to the Virginia DanceSport Championships brought student achievements, professional results, and time together as a studio community. Thank you to organizers Francesco Flumiani, Dan Messenger, and Rosendo Fumero for welcoming our dancers.

Student competition highlights

At her first major NDCA competition, Stephanie danced with Ricardo, winning the Bronze Rhythm Championship and placing third in the Bronze Rhythm Scholarship.

Nancy and Ricardo earned third in the Silver Rhythm Championship and fourth in the Silver Rhythm Scholarship. With Florin, Nancy placed third in the Silver Smooth Championship and fourth in the Silver Smooth Scholarship.

Carolyn and Ricardo won the Silver Rhythm Championship and placed third in the Silver Rhythm Scholarship. With Florin, Carolyn earned fifth in the Silver Smooth Championship and second in the Silver Smooth Scholarship.

Jeanette and Florin won the Closed Gold Ballroom Championship and placed second in the Closed Gold Ballroom Scholarship. Jeanette also earned first place in Viennese Waltz and Foxtrot.

Professional Latin and Ballroom

Ricardo and Celene reached the Rising Star Latin Championship final and the Open Professional Latin Championship semifinal. Florin and Natalia placed first in every dance and won the Open Professional Ballroom Championship.

A shared competition experience

Beyond the results, the team enjoyed dinners together, supported one another, and watched an evening of professional dancing. Congratulations to every Dance Fire participant for representing the studio with dedication and sportsmanship.

To learn about student competition, explore our Pro-Am experience. Contact the studio to discuss goals suited to your interests and experience. This recap records the July event; consult the current schedule for upcoming training opportunities.