Our Judges
Simone Spadoni and Simona Caporale, the dynamic couple behind S&S Dance Studio in Portsmouth, stand as towering figures in the dance world, both as professional dancers and instructors. With a repertoire that spans the four cornerstones of ballroom dance — Rhythm, Latin, Smooth, and Standard.
Their professional careers are highlighted by numerous national and international championships, making them highly respected figures on the dance competition circuit.
Some of the most impressive accomplishments:
Italian championships
First places in several International competitions
2 Times Champion of International championship (London)
Vice World Champion (Paris)
World Champion (Paris)
2 times Blackpool finalist (6 and 4th Place)
Finalist in many competition int.Professional Latin in USA
Finalist Professional International Championship O35 in London 2023(4th Place)
Finalist Professional UK Championship 2024 O35 in London(4th Place)
Dmitriy Solomakha was born in Vinnytsya, Ukraine and at the age of 6 started dancing with the local folk dance assembly where ballet and gymnastics were part of his training. He began his ballroom dance journey at the age of 9 and captured his first major title at the age of 12, becoming Ukrainian National Champion.
Dmitriy kept on winning many competitions and national titles in his youth career. In 2009 he graduated from National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine with a degree in Professional and Olympic Sport Training.
Before settling in the United States Dmitriy has traveled all over the world performing on board the ships of Seabourn and Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Dmitriy Solomakha and Gabriela Sevillano started dancing together in May of 2011. They very soon became USA National Amateur Finalists and 10 Dance Vice Champions. As professionals they are USA National and World 10 Dance Finalists, Eastern USA Champions, and 3rd at the UK Open 10 Dance Championship.
From an early age Dmitriy has been working in the dance industry. Apart from creating great dancers he enjoys using his passion to help people become healthier and happier.
