Sasha Bylim

Overview

During their early dance career, they were Ukrainian Amateur Champions in the Standard, Latin, and 10-Dance categories for three consecutive years.

The couple turned Professional in 1991, and following the birth of their daughter, Olesya in 1993, won the Ukrainian Professional Standard Championship later that same year, which they continued to win in 1994 and 1995. During their reign as champions, they represented Ukraine in European and World Championships.

When Sasha and Olga moved to the United States, they won a U.S. Rising Star title and went on to become finalists in the U.S. Championships.

Both Sasha and Olga have Bachelor Degrees in Education. In 1999, they opened their own Fred Astaire Dance Studio overlooking the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow, New York. While still in their competitive role, they were the Fred Astaire National Professional Ballroom Champions and currently are members of the Fred Astaire National Dance Council.

Sasha is the current Co-National Dance Director of Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios Inc. and the Regional Area Director of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Long Island, NY. He is also the Studio Owner and Manager of a Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio in Tarrytown, New York.

Accomplishments

• Bachelor degree in Education
• Ukrainian Amateur Standard, Latin, and 10-Dance Champion for three consecutive years
• 3-time Ukrainian Professional Ballroom Champion (1993 - 1995)
• Represented Ukraine in the European and World Ballroom Championships
• U.S. Rising Star Ballroom Champion
• U.S. National Ballroom Championship Finalist
• Fred Astaire National Professional Ballroom Dance and Cabaret Champion

Dance Partners

• Olga Bylim

Entrepreneurship

• Instructor
• Choreographer
• Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio (Tarrytown, New York), Studio Owner and Manager
• Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios Inc., Co-National Dance Director
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios (Long Island, NY), Regional Area Director
• Fred Astaire National Dance Council, Member
• Championship Licensed Adjudicator and National Judge for the National Dance Council of America specializing in:
• International Style Standard (Championship Certified) - North American Dance Teachers Association
• International Style Latin (Championship Certified) - North American Dance Teachers Association
• American Smooth (Championship Certified) - Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Inc.
• American Rhythm (Championship Certified) - Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Inc.
• Theatrical Style (Championship Certified) - Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Inc.