NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA —Newtown's Fred Astaire Dance Studio posted another impressive finish at the Fred
Astaire Dance Studios' 2026 National Dance Competition in Orlando, Florida, in early November.
Competing against 171 studios from across the nation, the studio's competitive team captured first place in the Top Studio category. The win follows their first-place finish in August at the Fred Astaire World Championship event in Las Vegas.
In addition to the studio's overall wins, studio owners Roman Doroshenko and Iryna Savushkina each earned individual recognition. Roman was named Top Male Instructor, placing first out of 215 entries, while Iryna placed second among 148 studios in her category, top female instructor.
Newtown studio owners Roman Doroshenko and Iryna Savushkina. (John Celentano)
The team also brought home numerous individual awards and top placements in their dance events throughout the week.
The World and National titles are impressive milestones for a studio that has only been open since the spring of 2024, which is a testament to Roman's and Iryna's dance background and the depth of knowledge of its team of instructors.
The studio also offers plenty of opportunities for those that are not interested in competing. Group classes and social dance events give local residents a chance to learn ballroom and other styles in a relaxed setting, meet new people, and simply enjoy dancing.
Private lessons are also available, including wedding dance instruction for couples preparing for their big day.
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