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An Inside Look at The Games 2023

Ilia Vinikovskiy
Published: November 6, 2023
Updated: October 16, 2026

The stage is set, the excitement is building, and the dance floor is calling! The Qualifying Rounds were filled with fun, friends and incredible dancing. Now, we’re ready for The Finale this weekend.

The DWMFAM came together online and in their home studios for an incredible competition weekend. They brought their A-game, demonstrating their passion and skill. It was a remarkable display of talent, energy, and creativity, and we’ve captured some of the best moments. Check out the highlight video from some of the Texas studios here!

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This weekend, the DWMFAM will be competing for individual prizes and the Top Studio Title. You won’t want to miss this epic and one-of-a-kind dance competition! Tune into our Facebook Livestream or visit your nearest studio to cheer the fam on!

01 About the author

The person behind this guide

Ilia Vinikovskiy

Born July 16, 1990, in Kiev, Ukraine, he began his journey as a Latin dancer at 8 years old. When he was 12, he won his first national championship in the Ukraine. Ilia was only 15 years old when he was invited abroad to represent Poland and to study with top world teachers. Over the next few years he lived in various European countries such as England, Denmark, Italy, Hungary and Norway to train with top teachers and study Latin American dancing. His intense professional career led him to be very well recognized in the world of Latin dance. He has trained with world champions such as Bryan Watson, Carmen, Hans Galke, Lene and Colin James, Carolyn Smith and Graham Oswick, just to name a few.

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