Vítek Kořínek

My name is Vítek Kořínek, and I have been active in the field of dance since 2009. I graduated from the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava, where I laid the foundation for my professional career. Over the years, I have been engaged with the National Theatre in Brno, the Hessisches Staatsballet in Wiesbaden, and the National Theatre Mannheim. During this time, I had the privilege of collaborating with renowned choreographers on the global stage, including Marcos Morau, Damien Jalet, Itzik Galili, Stephan Thoss, Marco Goecke, and others, who significantly influenced my artistic development.

In addition to performing, I have created my own choreographies and shared my expertise through dance courses held in both the Czech Republic and Germany. Since 2021, I have been based in Berlin, where I work as an independent dancer, personal trainer, and nutrition consultant, combining my passion for movement with holistic health.

I am thrilled to be part of this competition, both as a jury member evaluating the performances of young talents and as a mentor sharing a part of my knowledge with them.

Peter Dedinský

Peter Dedinský is a former soloist of the Slovak National Theatre Ballet (SND). He received his training at the Eva Jaczová Dance Conservatory and later continued his education at the Academy of Performing Arts. Throughout his illustrious dance career, Peter was honored with the Literary Fund Award twice, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of dance.

He is a versatile artist working as a director, choreographer, cultural event organizer, and classical dance instructor in theaters and conservatories. He is also the founder and teacher at the Dedinsky Studio Dance. As a creator, Peter boasts an extensive portfolio of choreographies. Among his recent works are the dramatic production Anna Karenina at the State Opera in Banská Bystrica and the original piece Cain, developed in collaboration with the Slovak Dance Theatre of Ján Ďurovčík.

Gaia Finetto

Gaia Finetto has been devoted to ballet since 2005. She trained at various ballet schools in Italy until 2016, when she was accepted into the Dutch National Ballet Academy. There, she graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in ballet. During her studies, Gaia had the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Dutch National Ballet in several productions, gaining invaluable stage experience. In January 2020, she joined the ballet ensemble of the National Theatre, and since February 2024, she has been a proud member of the ballet company at the Moravian Theatre in Olomouc.

Miroslav Bazger

As a graduate of the Faculty of Physical Culture at Palacký University in Olomouc, I have been involved in the dance world for over 15 years. Beyond achieving the Master Class level in Latin American dances and the A class in Standard dances, I also delved into the world of street dance, focusing on funky styles such as locking and popping.

For three years, I served as one of the main instructors at a dance school in Olomouc, teaching dance courses for high school students. In 2009, I began performing a locking show in collaboration with a leading instructor from Hip Hop Centrum Žilina. Over the next five years, I participated in international dance camps and battles across various categories. These experiences culminated in dance shows that blended funky, lindy hop, and Latin styles.

While working in hotel management in Žilina, I became involved in hosting a variety of events, including congresses, social balls, sports events, and more. Since then, I have hosted countless events, always with a microphone in hand.

Vilda Šír

I have been dancing for over 15 years, achieving the highest levels in Latin American and Standard dances. Throughout my competitive career, I earned the titles of Czech Republic Champion and Vice-Champion in 10-dance competitions. In 2023, I had the honor of participating in the filming of the show Let's Dance, where I emerged as the winner.

I truly enjoy working as a host, a role I take on frequently and with great passion. I'm excited to meet young dancers and experience the incredible atmosphere of this event!