Showcase & Freestyle Group Performance
An extraordinary event complete with student performances, Dinner Buffet, Social Dancing and a Spectacular Show from our BlueBallRoom Dances.
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
A Showcase is an event that allows the students and instructors of the BlueBallRoom an opportunity to “showcase” their dance talents to their friends, family, peers and our guest judges. The event features performances from BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED STUDENTS. This is followed by a dance party and staff performances.
A Showcase Routine is generally done in a dance that the student has a strong affinity for. By specializing in that dance, the student develops enhanced skills and learns material that challenges them in ways a normal social dance program would not. In addition, the excitement of performing improves confidence, styling and other skills that make social dancing a breeze.
Freestyle Group Performance is a fun version of a dance competition. It’s a Group Performances – that looks like a competition but is not. Great for First-timers to get the feel of dancing in a showcase. The dance options are pre-selected. No choreography. Costuming is optional.
Must be purchased along with Deluxe Spectator Pass or regular Showcase Entry.
Admission/entry:
Spectators
| Deluxe Spectator Pass Reserved Seat for the Student Performances, Buffet Dinner, Social Dance Party & Staff Show [Note – you can only purchase one ticket per transaction] |
$69 $Buy Online Now |
| Parents (only) Day Pass Bench seating or standing for the parents of a student performer. Day session only, no dinner or staff show [Note – you can only purchase one ticket per transaction] |
$20 $Buy Online Now |
Performers
| Showcase Entry – Single w/ Teacher/Pro Deluxe Pass with Souvenir Flash Drive Video, Photos & Judge’s Critique |
$89 Single Buy Online |
| Showcase Entry – Couple Am/Am Deluxe Pass with Souvenir Flash Drive Video, Photos & Judge’s Critique |
$179 Couple Buy Online |
| Freestyle Group Performance Entry | $30 per person, per dance Buy Online |
| Add a 2nd Showcase Routine | +$65 per entry Buy Online |
FEATURED STUDENT PERFORMERS – List Coming Soon
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DIMITRY NIKISHKIN & OLENA SHVETS-NIKISHKIN
Biography:
Dmitry was born in the South part of Russia, and starting dance at the age of 5. He was a champion of his region and at the age of 21 moved to New York to improve his dance skills. In 2011 he met a wonderful girl… Olena who became his dance partner and later his wife.
Olena was born in Ukraine and started dancing when she was 8. She became a World Champion at the age of 14 in the Youth category. When she was 19, she moved to the USA to continue her dance career.
Olena and Dmitry met in 2011 and became dance partners, representing the USA in the International Latin division. In 2012 they turned Professional and started to win almost all Professional Rising Stars events. A year later, they started to win Open Professional Championships and were finalists of all large Professional events in America such as Ohio Star Ball, Emerald Ball, Millennium DanceSport Championship, Hollywood DanceSport Championship, Holiday Dance Classic, etc.
They married in 2015. And in 2016 one of their dreams came true, they became US National Professional Latin Finalists. After that they decided to explore the dance world more by adding American Rhythm style to their career in 2017. Since then they are finalists and champions of all major events in American Rhythm as well. Currently among the top 3 in the USA and in the World.
In 2024 they joined the Fred Astaire company and opened their own studio in Lafayette, NJ.
Career Highlights:
- US National Professional Latin Finalists
- US National Professional American Rhythm Bronze medalists
- World Professional American Rhythm Bronze medalists
- UK Open Professional American Rhythm Champions
- 2 times Blackpool Professional American Rhythm Champions
- First in history Dutch Open Professional American Rhythm Champions
- World Masters Professional Latin and Professional Rhythm Champions
- Dance Vision Awards winners in nomination “Best Showcase of the Year 2019”
- Fred Astaire World Professional American Rhythm Champions
- Fred Astaire National Professional American Rhythm Champions
| Tentative Time Schedule | |
| Rehearsal & Makeup | 10am-1:00pm |
| Doors Open | 1:00pm |
| Showtime + Freestyle Events | 2:00-4:45pm |
| Dinner Buffet, Staff Show & Guest Performers, and General Dancing | 5:00 – 7:00pm |
Seating will be limited to 80 PrePaid Reservations Only, including performers… and since we expect to sellout – please get your tickets early!
