Ann-Marie and Florin Celebrate Chicago Crystal Ball Finals

Congratulations to Ann-Marie and Dance Master Florin on their dancing at Chicago Crystal Ball in June 2026. Ann-Marie reached the finals of both the Open Gold Championship and Open Gold Scholarship, placing third and fourth respectively.

Getting to the dance floor

The trip included an unexpected challenge: after two flight cancellations and a 13-hour delay, Florin arrived in Chicago at 4 a.m., only a few hours before dancing. Thank you to organizers Francesco Flumiani and Cristiano Callegari for the event, and congratulations to Ann-Marie on these finals.

Learn about Pro-Am dancing

Explore our Pro-Am experience to learn more about dancing with a professional partner. If you have a competitive goal, talk with the studio about your experience, preferred styles, and a suitable next step. This article celebrates the June competition rather than announcing a current entry deadline.