Southbury Professional Dancer Wins World Top Teacher Award & Championship

Congratulations goes to Christian Lange, studio co-director, and Talia Barrington from Fred Astaire Tarrytown, NY for becoming World Champions in the Silver American Smooth Closed Championship. Most of the championships consist of 20 or more competitive couples. He was also recognized among the top world male instructors and won 1st place Top Teacher International Ballroom Award and 2nd Place Top Teacher Overall. There were close to fifty Fred Astaire instructors competing for the title. The award is based on competition placements and improvements among students. “ I feel blessed having such wonderful students, so I feel that this award is actually an award for them”, says Mr. Lange. “Without my students I would not be where I am today. A special thanks to all my competing students for making this honor possible.