Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Madison CT

Congratulations, Ellen, on being named Top Student at Fred Astaire New England Colonial Classic! Your hard work, dedication, passion, and talent truly shine both on and off the dance floor. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you. Keep dancing, keep inspiring, and enjoy every moment of this well-deserved recognition! 💃🏆🥇

Congratulations Denys! Winning First Place Top Teacher and First Place Overall Top Teacher is an incredible achievement and a true reflection of your dedication, talent, and hard work. Your passion and commitment continue to inspire everyone around you.
Wishing you continued success and many more victories ahead!

One of the most unforgettable moments of the New England Colonial Classic Championships Gala Banquet was the extraordinary recognition awarded to our dance instructor Denys Fesenko. His outstanding performances, dedication, and excellence throughout the competition earned him multiple top honors, including the 1st Place Top Male Teacher Award and the prestigious “Most Wanted” Award, recognizing him as the 1st Place Overall Top Teacher of the event.

In celebration of this remarkable achievement, Toyota Stamford and the Fred Astaire New England Competition Organizers presented Denys with an incredible grand prize, a 3-year free lease of a brand-new 2026 electric Toyota BZ XLE AWD.

The ballroom instantly erupted with applause, cheers, and excitement as students, instructors, families, and supporters from all three studio locations proudly celebrated alongside him. The emotional standing ovation reflected the admiration, respect, and appreciation our entire dance community has for Denys and his unwavering passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

We are exceptionally proud of Denys and all he has accomplished during his three years with our studios. His dedication, passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire everyone around him. Through hard work, determination, and genuine love for teaching and dancing, he has proven what can be achieved with heart and perseverance.
Most importantly, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every single student who danced with him throughout this competition. These achievements would not have been possible without your trust, dedication, teamwork, and love for dance. This award belongs to all of you as much as it belongs to him. 🤩🏆🥇🏅💃🕺