Odesa dancers win two gold medals at international festival

The Dance Art dance club from Odesa returned from the international Art of Dance Festival 2026, which took place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with a number of awards.

The competition featured participants from ten countries, including Ukraine, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, Greece, Kazakhstan, Italy, Germany, Israel, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. The performances were evaluated by an international panel of judges, which included well-known figures in the world of ballroom dancing.

Artem Openishev and Dominika Sredodolska achieved the best results, winning two first places. Renata Malchenko won two gold, one silver, and one bronze medals. Sofia Buziyan placed first, third, fifth, and sixth, and also entered the top seven three times. Arina Filipchuk placed second three times, once third, fourth, and sixth, and also placed fifth three times. Viktoria Bogmyagkova and Konstantin Seryi won silver medals.

According to the studio director, Antonina Tymush, the festival was not only an opportunity for participants to compete for awards, but also to gain experience performing at an international level. "These were incredible three days, filled with love for dance, inspiration, meetings with colleagues, and a special atmosphere. For our athletes, it was also invaluable experience performing on an international stage in front of judges whose names are known around the world," she noted.