🔥Congratulations to Dance Masters Florin and Natalia on placing 2nd in the Open Professional Championship!
Dance Fire Ladies Formation Team
/Have you seen the exquisite performance of our Dance Fire Ladies Formation Team last Wednesday at National Ballroom Dance Week Celebration?
It was strong, powerful and absolutely fabulous!
Our #DanceFire Ladies were on fire!
Thank you to Joan Heffler for this excellent photo! You could find her talented work on www.joanhefflerphotography.com
Thank you to Dance Master Caley for choreographing such a stunning number “Cell Block Tango”!
Now it's your chance to join our Ladies Formation Team. Contact us for more details: office@dancefirestudio.com
Photo Credit: Joan Heffler
Dance Fire at National Ballroom Dance Week Celebration!
/Dear Dancers of our Dance Fire Team,
We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for representing the Dance Fire Family at the National Ballroom Dance Celebration at Crossgates Mall last Wednesday!
We are so proud of each one of you!
We will be posting each performance throughout the week.
Thank you to all who attended this wonderful community event! Thank you to Capital USA Dance for organizing such a wonderful evening of celebration for our dancers!
We love our #DanceFireFamily!
Dance Fire Strong
Dance Fire at Fort Orange Club!
/Thank you Fort Orange Club for having our Dance Master Kevin of DanceFire teach a fun Foxtrot & Swing Course in preparation for the Club's Black Tie Event.
Kevin was thrilled to share his love for dance with this group.
DanceFireStudio offers custom off-premise dance classes. Contact us for any inquiries: office@dancefirestudio.com
Celebrating with our Dance Community!
/Thank you to all our dancers for celebrating with us such an important achievement in the professional career of our Dance Masters Florin & Natalia- 2021 US National RS Ballroom Champions!
We are humbled by your kindness, support and love!
We had a wonderful time dancing the night away at the Friday Casino Royale Social Party!
Your Dance Fire Family
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Congratulations to our student Jeanette & Dance Master Florin! Pro-Am National Finalists!
/Congratulations to Jeanette and Dance Master Florin on becoming US National Pro-Am Finalists in the Silver Championship and Scholarship! Jeanette has also placed 2nd and 3rd in most of her single national dance events.
We are extremely proud of all the hard work she put in this year and the results show.
Congratulations to American Ballroom Company, Wayne Eng and the NDCA on a wonderful 50th Anniversary celebration of the United States DanceSport Championships!
Dance Masters Florin & Natalia are the new 2021 US National Champions!
/Dance Masters Florin and Natalia have been crowned UNITED STATES NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR CHAMPIONS!
Thank you for all your positive energy and kind messages! It made a difference!
Get ready to celebrate with our Champions at the Friday Casino Royale Social Party on September 17th!
Please find below Florin and Natalia's message of gratitude:
~UNITED STATES NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR CHAMPIONS~
"If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it- then I can achieve it."-Muhammad Ali
This achievement means a lot to us. It represents the culmination of hard work, dedication and especially perseverance. However, this is just a stepping stone, a stop on our dance journey. We are already looking ahead at new challenges and goals to reach and continue to perfect our dancing.
Our endless gratitude goes to our team of teachers who believe in us unconditionally. Thank you for always pushing us to dance our best, for your support and love.
We were humbled with all the messages from our family, friends and students! Your positive energy sent last night made a difference! We love our Dance FireFamily!
Thank you to our most talented Gesteredi Sarolta Fashion who makes Natalia's dresses stand out on the floor with their elegance, quality and beauty!
A huge thank you to Freed of London (Freed of London_USA) for your continued sponsorship and excellent dance shoes that complete our look!
A special thank you to our personal trainer Joe Sindoni of AthLab for making us stronger, resistant and conditioned.
A great title has been added to our Professional Career. Looking forward to the next ones!
See you on the dance floor.
With love,
Florin & Natalia
DBDC Boston Competition News
/Dance Fire had a great time at the DBDC in Boston.
Our Dance Masters Florin and Natalia were happy to win the Pro RS Ballroom Championship & placed overall 4thin the final of the Peter Eggleton Professional Ballroom Cup!
This venue at the Park Plaza Hotel Boston is absolutely spectacular. Thank you Didio Barrera, Chris Johnston, Frank Miranda, Keith Todd, Andy Fishel and all involved in organizing this competition for a warm & elegant atmosphere!
We are very proud of our hard-working students.
Check out these amazing results:
Emma & Dance Master Florin placed 1st in the Closed Bronze International Ballroom Championship and in her single events as well as receiving 3rd place in the Bronze International Ballroom Scholarship.This was Emma's first competition and she was invited to perform a solo in the Best of the Best challenge! Emma & DM Florin also wowed the Boston audience with their "Hey Pachuco" Quickstep showcase!
Bryan & Dance Master Natalia competed for the first time together, in the Pro-Am American Smooth competition. Bryan did a wonderful job receiving 1st to 3rd placements in Gentlemen's division Bronze American Smooth events as well as placing 4th in the Scholarship.
Benjamin and Anya were excited to be back on the competition floor after such a long break. They placed 1st in every single Junior 1 event and their energy was truly inspiring!
Sabina competed in the Solo Star category. Her confidence on the floor was eye-catching. Congrats on an excellent performance placing 1st in every single dance!
Way to represent Dance Fire Studio!
Proud of each one of you! The future is bright for our dancers!
Jive Fusion Show of Dance Masters Andrei & Caley at Swing-Travaganza Signature Special Event!
/What a blast we had at the Swing-Travaganza at Dance Fire Studio!
Thank you to our Dance Masters Andrei and Caley for an excellent Jive Fusion performance! We are extremely grateful to have such talented professional dancers and teachers as part of our Dance Fire Team!
Enjoy their show and don't forget to share it!
Dance Fire Owners on the cover of Niskayuna Neighbor's magazine!
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Happy July!
Have you received your July issue of Niskayuna Neighbors featuring Florin & Natalia from Niskayuna's Dance Fire Studio & Fitness.? Their journey to the US and the National Championships is a wonderful celebration of the American Dream and getting back to "normal" after a long year.
Or you could read their story here:
https://www.silverpenproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NiskayunaNeighbors_Jul21_DanceFire.pdf
Cover photo by @angelamiaphotography Angela Mia Photography.
Cover story by @Jennacapbooks Jenna E. Caputo.
Video review of Dance Masters Florin and Natalia from Philadelphia Dancesport Championships 2021!
/Enjoy this video review of our Dance Masters Florin and Natalia's performance at Philadelphia Dancesport Championships 2021. They had a successful competition winning the RS Professional Ballroom Championship and placing 2nd in the Open Professional Ballroom Championship!
Thank you to Francesco Flumiani for the review!
2021 Capital USA Dance Ron Curry Scholarship Recipients
/Congratulations to Alex and Anna Sophie on receiving the 2021 Capital USA Dance Ron Curry Scholarship!
Alex and Anna Sophie are members of Dance Fire's Competitive DanceSport Team.
They are working hard with their Dance Master Florin to prepare for their next DanceSport Competition.
Register your child for our SUMMER 2021 Kids DanceSport Wednesday Camp! Enrolling boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 13! No dance partner is required. Every Wednesday, June 30th-July 28th 2021.
Details & Registration: https://www.dancefirestudio.com/kids-dance-classes
Our Fall Dance Program will be announced very soon!
#dancestudio #dancesport #danceclasses #kidsdanceclasses #kidsdance #capitalregionny #dancefirestudio
Our First Signature Special Event in over 14 months...
/We were thrilled to have our 1st Signature Special Event in over 14 months, the Renaissance Ball! This meaningful event signified the rebirth of our dance community! Thank you to the wonderful Georgie Wonders Orchestra for the amazing live music! Thank you to our Dance Fire Members Frank and Mary for teaching a fun Foxtrot Line Dance! Thank you to our dancers for celebrating with us!
Thank you to our Dance Fire Team for putting together such a great event!
We hope you enjoyed the ball and the special performance by our Owners & Dance Masters Florin and Natalia.
Join us for Dance Fire's next Signature Special Event- Swing-Travaganza at Dance Fire Studio on Friday, July 16th, 7pm-10pm.
Tickets & Details:
https://www.dancefirestudio.com/swing-party
We hope you had a great Father's Day Weekend!
With love,
Your Dance Fire Family
Spring Showcase Spectacular 2021
/Dance Fire's Spring Showcase Spectacular was a wonderful event! We were humbled to have such a cheerful live audience! We are so proud of each Dance Fire Performer! You are all our superstars!
Thank you to our Dance Fire Team: Andrei, Kevin, Caley, Lisa, Florin and Natalia for all your dedication and passion for our Capital Region Dance Community!
Thank you to our guest judge Jaimee Tuft for all her helpful feedback and scores. We look forward to having her back!
Thank you to our professional hair and makeup artist Anna Demidova for making our ladies look like Hollywood stars!
Thank you to our photographer Mia Ertas and videographer Nicholas Dwarika!
Mark Your Calendars! Next Dance Fire 2021 events:
-Wednesday, September 22nd, USA Dance National Ballroom Dance Week Celebration- Showcase Performances & After Party at a nearby restaurant;
-Sunday October 31st, Halloween In-Studio Competition/Medal Testing with AIDA & examiners;
-Saturday, December 11th, Winter Stars Showcase, Lead/Follow, Competitive Style Solos event with Guest Judge.
Please ask the Front Desk for more details!
With love,
Your Dance Fire Family
Start dancing today: www.dancefirestudio.com
The Kenmore Audition
/Enjoy this short film in partnership with the Musicians of Ma'alwyck, Chromoscope Pictures, writer and director Byron Nilsson, The Kenmore Ballroom and Dance Fire Studio.
Always wanted to learn how to dance? Sign up for a dance lesson at Dance Fire Studio today!
Great News from Dancing a la Carte Competition!
/Competition News!
Congratulations to our Dance Fire Team on an outstanding performance at Dancing a la Carte in Springfield, MA!
Jeanette and Dance Master Florin danced beautifully and placed 1st and 2nd in their Silver level Championships & Scholarships and received 3rd place in the Silver World Pro-Am Ballroom DanceSport Series! Well done!
Fred and Ann-Marie improved tremendously since their last competition in Tampa and have placed 1st in all of their American Smooth & Ballroom Championships!
Timmy and Isabella danced their first ever out-of-studio dance competition and have won all dances! We are so proud to have them represent Dance Fire's Competitive Kids DanceSport Team!
We are so happy for our friends and former students Jon and Stratton. They have become a successful Amateur couple with a lot of future accomplishments in store. Congratulations on placing 2nd in the Open Amateur Ballroom Championship!
Join the beautiful world of Ballroom. Become a Dance Fire member today: www.dancefirestudio.com
Covid 19 Update
/Dance Fire Studio & Fitness will be adopting the new CDC and NYS guidance regarding mask wearing for vaccinated individuals.
Therefore, beginning tomorrow, May 19th 2021, fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear a mask inside the studio. Unvaccinated individuals, under both CDC and NYS guidance must wear masks while inside the studio at all times.
Individuals that do not wish to wear a mask MUST show proof of full vaccination-no exceptions. Accepted proof of full vaccination status can be provided through paper form, digital application, or the State's Excelsior Pass. To download Excelsior pass visit the state website here: https://epass.ny.gov/home
Your safety is our top priority and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces once again.
If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact us at: office@dancefirestudio.com
Your Dance Fire Team
Another competition, another WIN! Emerald Ball DanceSport Championships!
/Another competition, another WIN in the Professional RS Ballroom Championship! Our Dance Masters & Owners Florin and Natalia are also thrilled to make the Semifinal and place 8th in the Open Professional Championship at the prestigious and one of the largest & strongest competitions in the USA- the Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships held this year in Dallas, Texas! Thank you to Wayne & Donna Eng for organizing such a high class competition.
As one of their teachers says: "Dedication and hard work pay off!"
Thank you to their best team of teachers and our amazing students for cheering them on from afar!
Florin and Natalia look forward to getting back to practice and competing very soon.
They also enjoyed having a day off in Dallas and exploring the local cuisine.
Best Shoe Sponsor: Freed of London (Freed of London_USA)
Best Dress Designer: Gesteredi Sarolta
Best Studio and Dance Family: Dance Fire Studio & Fitness
First Win for 2021 at Philadelphia DanceSport Championships!
/Great news!
Dance Masters & Owners Florin and Natalia have won the Professional Rising Stars Championship and placed 2nd in the Open Professional Championship at Philadelphia Dancesport Championships!
This year this competition was held in Tampa, Florida. It was so good for our Dance Masters to be back on the dance floor after over 1 year break due to the pandemic. Thank you to the organizers Igor Litvinov and Chuck Danza for an excellently run competition.
Our Dance Masters would like to Thank:
Their shoe sponsor Freed of London (Freed of London_USA for all your support;
Gesteredi Sarolta (Sarolta Gesteredi) for making our vision into a reality- we love the new dress!;
Their best team of teachers for believing in us;
Natalia's personal trainer Joe of The AthLab for making her body fitter, stronger and ready to compete;
Their students and studio for always being there for them and supporting Dance Fire Studio through these uncertain times.
P.S. After the first day of competing and winning the championship Natalia had to be taken by an ambulance to the local hospital due to a severe acid reflux. Fortunately, after a lot of rest she was able to dance in the Open Professional Competition where she placed together with Dance Master Florin 2nd from a semifinal! This first competition was a great start for them and they can't wait to see what the future has in store for them.
Happy New Year!
/Our #DanceMasters are enjoying their holiday in Dubai!
We wish all of our #dance friends a very healthy, successful New Year! And lots of #dancing!
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2019!
Happy New Year!!!
The studio will be open starting Monday, January 7th. To contact us please email office@dancefirestudio.com
