
Fordney Foundation Junior and Youth Dance Series Shine at Ohio Star Ball 2018

The Ohio Star Ball, November 13 – 18, 2018, is in it’s 41st year. As usual, for many reasons, it was the competition to be at. Not only was it great to have Ms. America make an appearance but the musical guest, Taylor Dayne, performed both Friday and Saturday nights. Sam Sodano and Bill Sparks always come through in a big way and this year was no exception.
Fordney Foundation is very proud of all the dancers who participated in the Youth and Junior dance series. The dancing was entertaining and beautiful to watch. We congratulate all the Fordney Foundation winners in both Standard – Top 10 and Latin – Top 10. Here are your winners:
Fordney Foundation Top 10 – Standard

10 – Anthony Mattos & Eva Zinchenko
9 – Joshua Ginzburg & Sophia Elkin
8 – Kristers Smits & Elizabeth Shlimovich
7 – Matviy Korsunskiy & Sophia Kouznetsov
6 – Kirill Zakirzyanov & Valerie Snitko
5 – Tyler Li & Anjelica Lowe
4 – Erik Linder & Shelly Meshkausk
3 – Jake Berg & Anna Talis
2 – Eric Kuznetsov & Sarah Kliger
1 – Matthew Zoladkiewicz & Elizabete Grigalinovica-Leja
Fordney Foundation Top 10 – Latin
10 – Anthony Mattos & Eva Zinchenko
9 – Eric Kuznetsov & Sarah Kliger
8 – Leo Kolmykov & Daria Andreyev
7 – Jonas Terleckas & Ruby Castro
TIE 5 – Kirill Zakirzyanov & Valerie Snitko
TIE 5 – Kristers Smits & Elizabeth Shlimovich
4 – Kevin Filipczak & Danielle Malpa
3 – Erik Linder & Shelly Meshkausk
2 – Joshua Ginzburg & Sophia Elkin
1 – Dave Firestein & Shelly Umansky


If you didn’t make it out to the Ohio Star Ball in 2018, remember, there is always another chance, competition and another dance to be danced! All through the year, there are valuable points and prizes you could be winning with over 41 competitions you can enter. If you’ve dreamed of being a ballroom dancer, take your dreams to the next step in 2019.

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