Dance Fire’s Yankee Classic Weekend Celebrates Dancers of All Ages

Dance Fire’s June 2026 weekend at the Yankee Classic DanceSport Championship in Boston brought students, youth dancers, professionals, and supporters together. Thank you to organizer Igor Litvinov and to everyone who traveled to cheer on our team.

Student results

Kessie competed in Bronze Rhythm, with second- and third-place finishes in her single dances and Championship and second place in the Bronze Rhythm Scholarship. Yuliya won all of her single dances, Championship, and Scholarship in International Ballroom Open Gold.

Professional competition

Ricardo and Celene reached the Open Professional Latin Championship semifinal. Donovan and Olga placed fourth in both Rising Star American Smooth and Rhythm Championships, reached the Open Professional Smooth and Rhythm semifinals, and earned the event’s 9-Dance title.

Florin and Natalia were invited to represent the Blue Team in the Team Match. They placed second in Professional Ballroom Basic, presenting closed syllabus figures. In the Open Professional Ballroom Championship, they finished third overall, including second in Foxtrot.

Youth DanceSport achievements

Dashell and Ariya placed first and second in their Bronze-level Latin and Ballroom events, including a Cha-Cha win. Ariya’s Solo Star results included first in Waltz, fourth in Samba, and a Cha-Cha semifinal.

Find your own dance pathway

Congratulations to every dancer and thank you to the supporters who made the trip to Boston. Explore our Pro-Am experience or kids dance program to learn about different ways to develop your dancing. For current classes and competition preparation, speak with our team.