Fred Astaire Frederick

10/14/2026

Recently engaged? Planning your big day? We will be at the Frederick Weddings Expo on Sunday, Nov. 8, and would LOVE to see you there. Whether you are newly engaged or just need to secure a few items on your wedding to-do list, there’s no doubt you will find what you are looking for. Find out what makes Frederick the go-to destination for everything weddings. EVENT IS FREE when you register at www.fredericknewspost.com/weddings

10/13/2026

Team Frederick has so much team spirit at Monster Mash!

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

Our next judge for this week's Monster Mash Regional Competition is Hayk Balasanyan!
Hayk Balasanyan, born in 1986, moved to the United States in 2010. In his Armenian journey of dancing, Hayk was an Armenian 10-Dance and Latin Champion for several years. In America in 2010, Hayk started to dance with his partner, Emilia Poghosyan in the Professional Latin Division. During their eight years of dancing together, Hayk earned the United States Professional International Latin Rising Star Champion, five-time Fred Astaire National Champion and United States National Rising Star Champion titles.

10/07/2026

Our next judge for this week's Monster Mash Regional Competition is the lovely Marylynn Benitez!

Marylynn Benitez was first introduced to the world of Ballroom dancing while attending the University of Southern California, where she became a member of its Formation Dance Team, headed by Carol Montez. She continued as an Amateur competitor in the International Latin Style. Her Amateur career culminated in becoming the US National Champion and representing the US in three consecutive World Championships. As a Professional competitor, she earned Championship Titles in the US and internationally, including US Rising Star International Latin Champion, British Rising Star International Latin Champion and Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. Other professional achievements include choreography and roles in movies and television productions. She has also had the opportunity to share her expertise in the University arena. Marylynn has been a part of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios family since 1993 as a Competitor, Instructor, Studio Owner, Coach, National Dance Board Member, National Adjudicator and National Examiner.

10/07/2026

Now let's welcome our judges for this week's Monster Mash Regional Competition! First up, Ilya Ifraimov!

Ilya coaches and choreographs in all levels and styles. A World Class Adjudicator and Choreographer, he’s been a member of NDC since 2005 and has collaborated in the creation of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios International Latin Syllabus. Ilya has also appeared on American Ballroom Challenge and The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

10/07/2026

Let's meet our vendors for next week's Monster Mash Regional Competition! Up next, we have Upstage, an exclusive footwear brand known for high-quality, handcrafted shoes that blend raw materials with innovative design, tailored for dancers who demand both style and performance.

10/07/2026

Let's meet our vendors for next week's Monster Mash Regional Competition! Up next, we have Jewels by Jazz, Luxury Ballroom and Custom Jewelry Designed to Shine Under the Competition Lights!

10/02/2026

Let's meet our vendors for next week's Monster Mash Regional Competition! Next up, we have Petrosyan, Professional Dance Costumes for Ballroom Competition & Stage Shows!

10/02/2026

Let's meet our vendors for next week's Monster Mash Regional Competition! Up first, let's welcome Timeline Media

Throughout the event, they will be photographing dancers on the floor, preserving those unforgettable moments of artistry, athleticism, and joy.

To make it easy for dancers and families to secure their favorite memories, Timeline Media will offer a special pre-sale photo order option prior to the competition. Pre-ordering allows you to reserve professional images of your performances and take advantage of exclusive pre-sale pricing.

Don’t miss the opportunity to capture your best moments on the dance floor, pre-order now!!