MEET THE STARS

There's just a little time left to get your tickets to our gala dinner and dance showcase, to be held at the Nantucket Hotel and Resort's ballroom on Saturday, August 27.  Don't miss your chance to see these national ballroom dancing stars!

Andrey Stanev is a master choreographer, dancer, and actor.  He comes to us via his native Bulgaria, where he was Bulgarian National Champion for Ballroom and Latin Dance. After coming to the U.S. he distinguished himself as Top Teacher for Fred Astaire Studios and received their Outstanding Performance Award. He garnered a following significant enough to successfully open his own studios in Manhattan and Nantucket. His dancing, choreography and acting talents were last seen in the highly acclaimed multimedia production The Picture of Dorian Gray, Don Juan Around the World and Mystery on the Orient Express at Nantucket's Dreamland Theater.

Arina Grishanina started dancing at the age of 5, in her home town Krasnoyarsk, Russia.  From an early age, Arina took dance classes with world famous teachers and quickly became a winner and finalist of many championships in Russia in the Juvenile and Youth Category. Having a passionate interest in different kinds of dance, Arina applied to Academy of Music and Theater in Krasnoyarsk. As a future Choreographer, Arina studied folk dance, ballet, modern dance, hip-hop, Latin-American and Standard programs.  In 2011 Arina moved to Sweden to conitinue the development of her dancing. During the 3 years in Scandinavia, Arina was able achieve many top titles in the Ballroom Dance World. Some of the these titles include: Dutch Open Rising Star Champion, Paris Open Rising Star Champion, United Kingdom Open Rising Star Champion, International Championships Amateur Open Semi-Finalist, World Amateur Championship Semi-Finalist, as well as winning the most prestigious dance competition in the World - Blackpool Dance Festival in the Rising Star Amateur Division.


Alexander Chernositov was born and raised in Saratov, Russia - Alexander started his dancing at the age of 6. With immediate success in his home country, he became the Russian Open Finalist, semifinalist of British Open Championships, U.S. Open Vice - Champion, Moldovian and Belgium Open finalist, as well as a finalist and winner in many prestigious competitions in Russia. His journey continued when he moved to the United States in 2007 after completing his studies, and received a business degree from Bergen Community College.  Alexander has won numerous competitions all over the world as well as inside the US. Some of the titles achieved include: USA National 10 Dance Champion, U.K. Open 10 Dance Champion, Paris Open Rising Star Champion, U.K. Open Rising Star Latin Semi-Finalist, North-American Latin and Ballroom Champion, and 4x World Masters Amateur Ballroom Champion.  Alexander was also featured in John Legend's music video for his single "Who Do We Think We Are" feat. Rick Ross.


MORE ABOUT LET'S DANCE, NANTUCKET!

This festive evening celebrates both the magic of dance and the 125th anniversary of the hotel.  Besides performances from the stars,  the gala will also feature  Andrey Stanev and his star island pupils- people who pursue "ordinary" professions, but on this night will shine under the spotlight !  

Come see your friends and neighbors shine in a Dancing with the Stars style event, and get a chance to dance to the 
amazing swinging styles of Little Island Swing Band.  Band members include Matt Hutchinson, Danica Connors, E. Cliff, and Nigel Goss, local talent that rivals any swing band in the country.  

Don't miss your chance to buy tickets and support this fabulous evening of dance!

Lets Dance Nantucket 2016! and the 
125 th Nantucket Hotel Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, August 27th
The Nantucket Hotel ballroom
Hors d ' Oeuvres & Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
Show: 8:00 p.m.
Dessert & Dancing for All: 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $175
Tickets and Sponsorship Packages Available at: NantucketBallroom.com/sponsorship

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Interview with Andrey Stanev on 97.7 ACK FM
Friday, August 19 at 8:30 a.m.

Midsummer Night Swing @ the Nantucket Hotel
Thursday, August 25
Dine at the Nantucket Hotel's Breeze Restaurant and dance to Little Island Swing Band
NANTUCKET BALLROOM
35 Miacomet Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
508-796-2200
info@nantucketballroom.com