Judges and Officials

Anya Goldman is a renowned dance professional with a 34-years of experience spanning diverse disciplines, including classical Russian Ballet, Dance Theater, International Competitive Ballroom (10 Dance), Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Folk dance. She has a distinguished competitive history, representing both Ukraine and the USA on the international stage and achieving numerous National and International titles in all ages Junior to Amateur in both International Latin and International Ballroom styles. Anya’s dedication extends beyond performance. As a certified coach and adjudicator registered with UNESCO-CID, DSF, AAU, and IDSA credentials, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, recognizing the unique potential in each dancer; fostering individual growth by tailoring her instruction to their specific needs and aspirations. This personalized approach has proven highly successful, with her students achieving remarkable results in competitions. Her passion is for nurturing the next generation of International Dancesport champions. Her school- Mystique Ballroom Company has gained widespread acclaim, with couples consistently achieving top rankings in both national and international competitions. Notably, Mystique Ballroom has secured a personal invite to the prestigious Open Worlds Championship in Blackpool, a testament to the exceptional caliber of its dancers and the studio’s dedication to excellence. Mystique Ballroom’s reputation extends beyond the competitive arena, with its showdances recognized for their artistry and innovation on a global scale.

- World Class Judge with World Dance Council (WDC), International Adjudicator with World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF), and a National Judge with National Dance Council of America (NDCA) - Master's Degree in Dance Art and Ballroom Choreography - Coach of Standard and Latin Champions 2004-2006 (Moscow, Russia) - National USA Dance Champions in Standard and Latin 2009-2023 - "Dance Teacher of the Year", Russia 2003 - Award-winning Author of ballroom dance program for beginners to University level and professional couples "Dance Fireworks"

Christine Zona has been teaching and competing in ballroom dance since 1980. She competed professionally and was a finalist at many events in the International Standard, Latin, and American Ballroom divisions. During her Pro/Am competing days, Christine and her student won the title of United States Pro/Am Male American Smooth Champion. She has also published, through Human Kinetics, a how-to dance book, “Gotta Ballroom,” which includes the American style ballroom dances: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz. Currently, she divides her time coaching and teaching between Pittsburgh, PA and New York City. She is a certified instructor of Maja Serve’s Body School System and an adjudicator with the North American Dance Teachers Association and USA Dance. Christine is the International Ballroom dance coach at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, and is also a visiting coach at various universities. As a member of the Collegiate Network Executive Committee in USA Dance, she has helped to create programs for college students and plan USA Dance Collegiate Nationals.

Irina is the co-owner of You Can Dance Studio with her daughter, pro DWTS dancer Anna Trebunskaya and was also her childhood dance instructor. Irina has a rich dance background as a competitor, instructor and manager of dance institutions. She was a Russian professional champion finalist and a U.S. Pro/Am champion. After a successful tenure as head instructor in Chelyabinsk (a well-known Russian home for world champions), Irina opened and ran a dance studio in New York City. Her heart and passion is reflected in her teaching, instructor selection and teacher/student mentoring. She has gone on to become a certified master of dance in all four styles: International Standard & Latin, American Rhythm & Smooth.

Lee Fox is originally from Georgia but now calls Fort Lauderdale, Florida his home. He is currently the vice-president and examinations chairman of the National Dance Teachers Association of America (NDTA). He has been teaching Ballroom, Latin, and Disco since 1978, and Country/Western since 1991. He has his licentiate degrees in the International Standard and International Latin Styles, the American Rhythm, and the Theater Arts Style with the American International Dance Association (AIDA), a member degree in the American Smooth and Rhythm with the North American Dance Teachers Association, and his masters degrees in the American Smooth and American Rhythm Styles with the National Dance Teachers Association (NDTA). He is registered to adjudicate with USA Dance. A former professional and pro-am ballroom competitor, he has judged and competed professionally in many competitions in the United States and abroad including the United States Dancesport Championships (USDC).

Originally from Latvia, Oksana Kalinuka grew up in Riga before moving to the United States. She graduated with a Masters in Economics and Management from Moscow Industrial University in 2000. Oksana's love for ballroom dance began at the age of 8, sparking a lifelong passion. What started as a childhood hobby blossomed into a career when she opened OC Dancing Ballroom Studio in Newport Beach in 2006, later expanding to Irvine in 2019. Oksana is more than a businesswoman; she is a beloved dance coach in Orange County. Her knowledge, dedication, and passion shine through in her roles as an Instructor, Coach, Businesswoman, and competitive ballroom certified Judge. Oksana is known for her genuine nature and her ability to inspire others with her love for ballroom dance, touching the lives of all who meet her.

Ruslan is a World Class Dance Sports instructor, lecturer, and judge. Originally hailing from Ukraine, he was a Ukrainian National Champion while he was competing, and later went on to win a Top National Trainer commendation from the Ukrainian government, which was awarded to him for his work and success in coaching athletes and helping to raise the level of dancers in Ukraine. ​ He ran an extremely successful studio and raised multiple Ukrainian Champions and finalists of all ages. His students have won and placed in the finals in numerous massive International competitions. ​ He has coached numerous World Champions and continues to do so. He is a class "A" International Judge, meaning he is qualified to judge any competition. He was a staple in any Ukrainian dance camp, consistently being booked and requested more than any other coach. He is known for inspiring anybody who comes across him and brightening everyone's mood with his energy and love of what he does

Shawn Fisher is a Professor Emeritus of dance. He has coached youth and collegiate ballroom teams for 34 years winning many national titles as well as Blackpool. He has toured extensively both in the United States and around the world as the director of the BYU Idaho Dance Alliance performing company and Idaho Ballroom Academy. Currently, Shawn is a Franchisee with Arthur Murray Int. and Organizer of the Midwest Regionals. As a competitor he was a bronze medalist in the World Latin Formation team championships. Holds four national Formation titles and was a U.S. finalist in Standard, Latin, Smooth, and Rhythm. Shawn was formerly the Sr. Vice President of USA Dance, an adjudicator with the NDCA as well as an Examiner for Dancevision. He is currently a WDSF adjudicator, level A in amateur and professional, a USA/WDSF Chairman, National Adjudicator and Arthur Murray Judge.