Florin and Natalia Reach the U.S. National Professional Ballroom Semifinal

Dance Fire co-owners and Dance Masters Florin and Natalia reached the semifinal of the United States National Professional Ballroom Championship in September 2026. The result followed a full year of competition, including 11 events during the summer alone.

An international gala appearance

Florin and Natalia were also invited to compete in the Open to the World Professional Ballroom Championship during Saturday evening’s gala. They danced to the USDC Orchestra, directed by Brent Mills, and placed 14th in an international field that included dancers representing Singapore, Hong Kong, Estonia, Iceland, and Poland.

Thank you to the event team and sponsors

Thank you to Erminio Stefano, Wayne Eng, the American Ballroom Company, and the United States Dance Championships team for the week of dancing in Orlando. Florin and Natalia also thank T.I.D. International Designs for Natalia’s dresses and Freed of London for its longstanding support and dance shoes.

Learn with Dance Fire

These results celebrate our owners’ professional journey. If you are curious about starting your own, explore our new-student lesson offer or contact the studio to discuss your interests. You do not need a competitive goal to begin enjoying ballroom dance.

Florin and Natalia perform Foxtrot at the United States Dance Championships in Orlando in September 2026.