2024 Edition Winners

1st Place (Follower)

Inbal Matzov

27, psychology student, dancing Bachata for almost 6 years, Sports and movement lover 🤗

1st Place (Leader)

Gadir Al-Saadi

Strong believer in the joy, connection and bonds that social dance builds between people. Gadir is still exploring all that dance has to offer and loves to teach and share his insights along the way. He is the creator of the ‘Train Bachata Like a Dancer’ concept. He trains and inspires his students to own all aspects of their dance in order to express and share meaningful moments on the social dance floor. He also found his way to social dance competitions a year ago and has been a medalist in several.

Maja Borkowska - 2nd Place (Follower)

A real volcano of energy! Hardworking, talented and full of passion for dance. She has over 16 years of dance experience. She developed in various dance techniques, i.e. jazz, modern, disco dance, hip hop, ballet and Latin American dances. Currently, she specializes in Caribbean dances (Bachata, Salsa, Merengue). Majka is a dance instructor in dance schools in Warsaw.
Majka can boast of the title of Polish Champion 2024 in the Bachata solo Adults category of the IDO federation. 🏆 She also won 1st edition of Warsaw Bachata Solo Competition. 🥇
In September 2022, she completed a course organized by the Polish Academy of Development and Sport, obtaining a certificate of sports acrobatics instructor.

Piotr Węgrzynek - 2nd Place (Leader)

Zselyke Varga - 3rd Place (Follower)

Born in Hungary but grew up in Sweden, I started dancing bachata about 3 years ago. What began as a simple interest has quickly become not just a dance, but a deep passion that I love pursuing while traveling the world and connecting with others who share this love for the dance.

Akos Kosa - 3rd Place (Leader)

After 5 years of hip-hop, I was looking for something more sensual. It went so well, that I found the love of my life, with whom we have been raising our 2 sons ever since.

Marta Klimonda - 4th Place (Follower)

Graduated from Academy of Physical Education and 1st stage of Music School .

I found the connection between these areas in the dance and around 10 years ago I fell in love with Bachata and Salsa began spending most of my days with them.

I’m currently teaching and running bootcamps, workshops both local and on international festivals. Social dancing and enjoying a good connection with people.

I love creating choreos and working on solo techniques with students and by myself. I see competitions as great motivators to put new goals and achieve them.

Michael Messiha - 4th Place (Leader)

Michael is an active and energetic person. He started doing Karate and martial arts when he was eight years old. He have been also dancing breakdance, and doing parkour in the streets. He likes to inspire others and be inspired. Michael also believes in facing fears and overcoming challenges, always showing that anything is possible with determination, effort and thinking outside of the box.

2024 Edition Semi-Finalists

Amelia Kicińska

Bachatera for over 5 years, but she had danced many different styles before like bellydance, twerk and salsa 💃 She likes to experiment with her dance and is not afraid to mix other styles with bachata - dancing with her is always great fun! 😍

Gabriel Ibrahim

My name is Gabriel and I’m representing Sweden in this competition. I have been dancing Bachata for a few years and my passion has always been to become a better social dancer.

Sarah Grotz-Sonntag

Sarah is an Australian dancer, lawyer and plant mom. After dancing African dance, ballet and jazz as a child and teenager she discovered bachata in Germany in 2019. Since then, she became addicted to the bachata bubble - a world she can no longer imagine life without.

Elżbieta Stępień

Reka Sarkadi

Biochemical engineer daytime and a huge nature fan 🍃💚I like dancing because I love when the outside world disappears, I love the non-stop motivation it gives to work on myself
and I love the opportunity of meeting so many great friends. 🤗 First it was just a hobby, then competitions came and since last year we also started teaching regular classes in Hungary and workshops at different festivals abroad. 🥰

Michał Kostarz

Long story short Michał loves to dance, as well as sports, stand-ups and pizza with beer :)

Eliza Kariieva

If I had to describe myself in three words, it would be: creative ideas, extreme sports and bachata 🙂 I had never danced before social dancing, but I was drawn into this world and now I am an instructor, a show choreographer and simply a multi-dancer. Yes, I’m still based in Ukraine – it's a challenge to get there and back every time, but I love sharing my knowledge and bringing new ones to my favorite students 🥰 The last year has opened up many wonderful events and people for me, and I'm happy to see them during my travels – so see you soon on the dance floor again

Szymon Budyn

I took my first steps on the dance floor in 2017. My dedication to Bachata grew so strong that two years later, I became an instructor at LOFToDANCE school in Cracow. In Bachata, what I love the most are the endless possibilities for growth and the space it provides for expression and creativity. In the daytime, I'm nabbing financial criminals on the stock exchange, but in the evening you'll find me embracing lively and sporty side of life.

Imre Abrok

When I dance, the outside world ceases to exist, just me, my partner and the music. Dance is 3 minutes of love dedicated to dance.

Maykel Fidel

Maykel Fidel is a professional dancer from Argentina/Denmark.
Maykel has an impressive track record in Bachata social competitions. He has won 7 medals, including 2 golds and 5 silvers.
Known for his unique, modern fusion dance style, Maykel emphasizes musicality, styling, expression and detailed footwork.
Maykel is part of the dynamic dance duo, Zaka & Maykel.

Archil Khakhutaishvili

🔹Founder “Bachata Magic Academy” with a multi-level training system
🔹Multiple winner of bachata competitions
🔹Certified Bachata instructor
🔹11 years of experience in the field of training and development of people

Olek Bajdjuk

Dance Instructor, Personal Trainer, Social Bachata Fusion Champion on WADF and IDO Champion. Dancer, which constantly develop skills, gaining knowledge from the best instructors. I believe that Success is no coincidence. It's hard work, perseverance and faith in what I do.

Mako Gyongyi

From hip-hop to folklore and show dance, I've explored many styles, but what captured my heart was bachata. This passion fuels my daily growth and shapes who I am—dance isn't just art; it's my obsession.

Rafał Tolak

I've been dancing bachata for over 5 years and I really love this style. It gives me so much freedom in terms of a variety of moves, stylings, and tools for music interpretation. Definitely social dance is my favourite part of it. In my free time I like watching some good movies or series, playing video games, and doing some other sports activities. See you on the dancefloor!

Patrycja Piecz

After many years of dancing various styles, especially ballroom dancing, I finally got to know and fell in love with bachata. I really enjoy the connection, social dancing and the music interpretation. I share my passion as an instructor in La rosa Negra Wroclaw.

Mariia Ruchaeva

Hey there, I'm Maria. When I'm not dancing, I work as an analyst at an IT company. My dance journey began when I was 7 years old, attempting to imitate the moves of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira right on the carpet in my living room while watching TV. Only in 2016 I've started exploring bachata, salsa, and kizomba, and my heart was entirely stolen by bachata. I see this dance as an infinite space for personal growth, self-discovery, and new adventures!

Krzysztof Zięba

Dance bachata since 2020 making his life more joyful. Bachata instructor in Loftodance in Kraków. In his bachata dance he focuses on gentle leading, creating full connection and musicality.

Veronika Kurkina

All you need to know about me is that I'm a truly social dancer and hugs lover 😍🤗 I can describe my fav dances as smooth, emotional and having fun with a partner 🤌😇

Michalina Kuklińska

Dancer, dance school owner and certified dance instructor. Dance has been present in her life from an early age. Before she started dancing bachata, she was a professional ballroom dancer. What she values most about dancing is the ability to express yourself through movement.

Julia Zatserkovna

On a daily basis, I work in digital marketing. My dancing journey started with ballroom when I was 8 years old. After a long break, in 2019, I discovered social dance. I started with salsa, then fell in love with bachata😍. Now I cannot imagine my life without dancing❤️

Anibal Santos

For me, dancing is about joy, connection, and the journey it takes you on. I feel blessed to have met so many incredible people through this art. Listening to bachata feels like home and always brings a smile to my face.

Miguel Fachada

I have been dancing Bachata since 2019. From 2023 started attending my first festivals and it's been a regularity since then. The will to improve is constant and i'm happy to have met so many new people and connections along the way!

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