Mishiko (Misho) Bregvadze: One of America’s Most Accomplished Ballroom Coaches and Pro-Am Latin Champions
Mishiko Bregvadze—widely known as Misho—has rapidly become one of the most successful and respected Latin dance coaches and Pro-Am partners in the United States. Now based in Minnesota, he has built an exceptional record of U.S. National Champions, finalists, and medalists, earning recognition as a powerhouse developer of competitive talent.
While Misho’s early career in Georgia and Italy shaped his technical and artistic foundation, it is his outstanding success in the American ballroom circuit that has defined him as one of the nation’s leading coaches.
A Pro-Am Powerhouse: Multiple U.S. National Titles With His Students
In the United States, Pro-Am is one of the most challenging and competitive divisions, and Misho has produced champions year after year across multiple age groups.
Multiple-Time U.S. National Champion Maker (2023 - 2025)
Chun Marchessault - 2× U.S. National Champion (2023 & 2024)
One of Misho’s most successful partnerships, Chun Marchessault won back-to-back U.S. National Championships in Pro-Am Latin under his training and partnership. Their victories in 2023 and 2024 established Misho as a top professional teacher in the country.
Echo Huang - U.S. National Champion (2025) & Vice Champion
In 2025, Echo Huang became a U.S. National Champion and, in the same year, secured a Vice Champion title in another division—both partnered and coached by Misho.
Cait Meree - U.S. National Champion (2024)
In 2024, Cait Meree claimed her first U.S. National Championship title under Misho’s coaching, further proving his ability to elevate adult students to national-ranking success.
Yana Lehan - U.S. National Vice Champion (Pre-Teen)
Young talent Yana Lehan achieved the title of U.S. Vice Champion in the Pre-Teen Pro-Am Latin category, showcasing Misho’s skill in developing excellence from the earliest stages of training.
These results have placed Misho among the most decorated Pro-Am Latin teachers in the nation over the past three seasons.
Dominating the U.S. Competitive Circuit
From the U.S. National Championships to the Ohio Star Ball, Misho’s students consistently reach finals, medal rounds, and championship podiums. His 2023–2025 record includes:
- Multiple U.S. National Champions
- Multiple Vice Champions
- Finalists across Pre-Teen, Junior, Adult, and Senior categories
- Exceptional results at major American competitions, including the Ohio Star Ball
By 2025, he earned his third Top Latin Teacher Award (2022, 2023, and 2025), reflecting not only results but the number of high-performing students he brings to every competition.
Junior Success: Building America’s Future Champions
In addition to Pro-Am excellence, Misho has become a major force in junior competitive Latin.
U.S. Nationals 2025
In the highly competitive Junior 2 division (ages 14–16), three out of the seven finalist couples were coached by Misho—a rare and remarkable achievement in American ballroom.
Ohio Star Ball 2025
His junior couples achieved the following results:
- 2nd place (Mishe Long & Capri Jonson) - Grand Slam out of 28 couples
- 3rd and 4th places (Ilai Milgrom & Olga Denega; Lavie Milgrom & Nika Olson) - 3-Dance Championship out of 18 couples
- 7th place (Lavie Milgrom & Nika Olson) - Grand Slam Finals out of 28 couples
This consistent success demonstrates Misho’s ability to coach children and teens to elite competitive levels, producing strong technique, confidence, musicality, and refined performance quality.
Why Misho’s Coaching Stands Out in America
Misho’s unique strength lies in the fusion of Georgian folk dance artistry and international ballroom technique.
His students are known for:
- Powerful musicality
- Clean footwork
- Grounded movement
- Expressive upper body shaping
- Storytelling through dance
- Strong competitive presence and confidence
He continues to train with former world champions, constantly refining and updating his approach. His blend of discipline, creativity, and precision has made him one of the most sought-after Latin teachers in the United States.
A Legacy in the Making
In just a few years, Misho has become:
- A three-time Top Latin Teacher Award recipient
- A multiple-time maker of U.S. National Champions
- One of America’s strongest Pro-Am Latin coaches
- A builder of nationally ranked junior couples
- A representative of the United States on the international stage
With each season, more students rise to national prominence under his guidance, and his reputation as a transformative coach continues to grow.
