Vlad Astafiev and Annie He Xiao Pro Ballroom

Professional Competitive Career

Vlad Astafiev is a three-time World Masters Pro Open Latin finalist from Ukraine who has been dancing since the age of 9.

Throughout the years, he has competed regionally, nationally, and internationally in the juvenile, junior, youth, and amateur divisions, achieving many significant victories.

In 2009, he moved to the USA and turned professional. Since then, we have seen him rise through the ranks as he has formed different partnerships.

    • 2022 UK Open Pro Rhythm Bronze Finalist

    • 2018 US National & Open to the World Pro Rising Star Latin Vice-Champion2018 British Open Pro Rising Star Latin quarter-finalists (Blackpool, England)

    • 2017 Blackpool China Pro Rising Star Latin finalists & Pro Open Latin semi-finalists (Shanghai, China)

    • 2017 Singapore Open Pro Rising Star Latin Champions (Singapore)

    • 2017 Bob Madeiros Memorial Pro Latin finalists (Boston, MA)

    • 2018 Top 40 best couples in Asian Tour (Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea)

    • Winner and finalist of many events in the USA:

      USDC
      Paragon Open DanceSport Championships
      Ohio Star Ball
      Tri-State Dancesport Championships
      Emerald Ball
      Yankee Classic
      Nevada Ball
      Miami Vibe
      Yuletide Ball
      International Grand Ball
      Embassy Ballroom Championships
      And many more.

Vlad and Annie He Xiao at the Emerald Ball, 2018.

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