Danceful Vienna 2025 brought together the finest ProAm dancers from around the world in the heart of Vienna. This historic edition celebrated exceptional talent, thrilling competitions, and unforgettable performances. Here, we honor the champions and finalists who left their mark on the Danceful Vienna legacy.
Duel of Legends ™
The Duel of Legends™ showcased the most thrilling head-to-head battles of the festival, with couples facing off in a series of duels until only the champions remained. Here are the winners by style:
American Rhythm: Angela Hegarty & Kirill Shevelev
American Smooth: Amanda White & Gigo Koguashvili
International Standard / Ballroom: Ioana Dragomir & Florian Grozea
International Latin: Lihi Weinstein & Evgeni Suvorov
Viennese Waltz Masters ™
The Viennese Waltz Masters™ celebrated elegance, artistry, and the timeless tradition of the waltz, with couples competing for a place in history in the heart of Vienna. Here are the top finalists by category:
International Ballroom
- Louisa Loran & Oliver Curting
- Amanda White & Kostyantyn Panchenko
- Iona Dragomir & Florian Grozea
- Flavian Georgescu & Julia Bidica
- Elena Volpi & Michele Prioletti
- Graziella Aldegheri & Eugenio Casella
American Smooth
- Amanda White & Gigo Koguashvili
- Melissa Freudenstein & Kirill Shevelev
- Mariya Serdyuk & Serhii Kushakevych
- Roberta Bellucco & Artem Filiuk
- Graziella Aldegheri & Eugenio Casella
ProAm Icons ™ Championship
The ProAm Icons™ Championship recognized the festival’s most exceptional couples across multiple styles and levels, celebrating their skill, artistry, and achievement. The top finalists earned the prestigious title of ProAm Icons™ and their names are now part of Danceful Vienna history:
Closed Categories
American Rhythm
- Angela Hegarty & Kirill Shevelev (L-B1)
- Melissa Freudenstein & Kirill Shevelev (L-B2)
- Rita Lurito & Elmar Schmidt (L-C)
American Smooth
- Monica Or & Kirill Shevelev (L-B2)
- Trevor Crow & Clemens Lengenfelder (L-C)
- Jyoti Desai & Elmar Schmidt (L-D)
International Ballroom
- Ioana Dragomir & Florian Grozea (L-B1)
- Renata Eitljorg & Danilo Campisi (L-C)
- Dita Gulla & Danilo Campisi (L-D)
International Latin
- Alexandra Stefan & Florian Grozea (L-A1)
- Ioana Dragomir & Florian Grozea (L-B1)
- Silvia Eichhubl & Jason Ribisch (L-B2)
- Greta Lech & Danilo Campisi (L-C)
- Lucia Lackner & Anton Betnev (L-D)
Open Categories
American Rhythm
- Adrienne Towsen & Roberto Guida (L-B2)
- Frances Nichols & Kirill Shevelev (L-C)
American Smooth
- Roberta Bellucco & Artem Filiuk (L-A2)
- Angela Hegarty & Kirill Shevelev (L-B1)
- Melissa Freudenstein & Kirill Shevelev (L-B2)
- Amanda White & Gigo Koguashvili (L-C)
- Jyoti Desai & Elmar Schmidt (L-D)
International Ballroom
- Louisa Loran & Oliver Curting (B1)
- Alexandra Stefan & Florian Grozea (L-A1)
- Corinna Kamper & Danilo Campisi (L-A2)
- Simone Dulies & Igor Kobiuk (L-B2)
- Erika Scheck & Danilo Campisi (L-C)
- Martha Gabriele Hansmann & Igor Kobiuk (L-D)
International Latin
- Alexandra Mihai & Cosmin Lupoaie (L-A1)
- Anna Lauriola & Michele Prioletti (L-A2)
- Olga Krasota & Ivan Tkachenko (L-B1)
- Maria Luisa Grana & Marcello Mecocci (L-B2)
- Amanda White & Adelmo Mandia (L-C)
- Susanne Binder & Slava Issaev (L-D)
Argentine Tango Freestyle
- Katrina Smith & Gigo Koguashvili (L-B2)
- Lucilla Cavaliere & Alberto Vedovato (L-D)
Argentine Tango Salon
- Katrina Smith & Gigo Koguashvili (L-B2)
- Lucilla Cavaliere & Alberto Vedovato (L-D)
Caribbean Mix – Cuban Style
- Elena Inselvini & Alessio Bitetto (L-C)