A Force of Grace, Strength, and Determination
On May 18, 2025, Yelizaveta brought the house down at the prestigious Ms. Grand Florida competition in Miami. With her partner, she delivered a show-stopping performance, blending the sensuality of rumba with the fire of cha-cha-cha. The audience rose to their feet, moved by her artistry and magnetism.
She then captivated the fashion world at Miami Fashion Week 2025, modeling striking looks from Siren Couture and the Cioccolato Couture cruise line. But she didn’t stop there—during House of Paradise Fashion Week, she combined modeling with performance, stunning guests with a passionate rumba on the runway.
Yelizaveta’s story began in Kyiv, where her love for dance blossomed at an early age. Her competitive career took her from local championships to international acclaim, including a quarterfinal placement at the renowned All WDC Disney Paris in 2016. In 2017, she claimed third place at the Kyiv Stars Latin Cup and reached the semifinals of the Moldova Dance Festival.
Academically accomplished, Yelizaveta earned a Master’s degree in International Economics from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor’s in Physical Education with a specialization in Sports Dance Coaching from Ukraine’s leading sports university.
In 2010, she founded her own ballroom dance school, where she trained and mentored the next generation of dancers—many of whom went on to win national competitions. She not only taught but also judged events, gaining respect for her skill and integrity.
Beyond her professional success, Yelizaveta is a devoted wife and the proud mother of three boys. Her ability to balance motherhood with her demanding career is nothing short of extraordinary.
April 2025 marked a pinnacle moment: on the stage of Ms. USA Universe in Las Vegas, she earned two distinguished titles:
• Ms. Model USA Universe — honoring her refined elegance and runway presence
• Ms. Fitness USA Universe — recognizing her athleticism and radiant stage charisma
The competition challenged contestants in multiple rounds—from evening gown to interviews, swimwear, national costumes, and themed photo shoots. Yelizaveta stood out not just for her beauty, but for the strength, intelligence, and heart she brought to every moment.
Earlier that year, on March 2, she was crowned Ms. Grand Women Miami, impressing judges with her dynamic cha-cha, powerful stage presence, and a thought-provoking interview on women’s roles in today’s world.
With over 25 years of experience, Yelizaveta is more than a dancer or model—she’s a visionary. She invented a revolutionary stage hair comb, now awaiting patent approval, engineered to create and hold high-impact styles through even the most intense routines.
She’s also the mind behind a proprietary warm-up system for dancers, currently undergoing copyright protection. This innovative method enhances coordination, reduces injuries, and sharpens both technical performance and expressive movement.
Once a little girl who dreamed of crowns, Yelizaveta is now a true queen in her own right—an icon of perseverance, elegance, and creative power. Her journey is proof that it’s possible to chase your dreams, raise a family, and impact the world all at once.
Her contributions to dance, fashion, and innovation continue to resonate across borders.
In every performance, invention, and pageant, she reminds us all:
success doesn’t come from luck – it’s built through courage, grit, and a heart full of passion.
My name is Elizabeth Voloshanenko
I am a professional ballroom and Latin dancer with over 25 years of experience—a journey that has taken me through countless national and international competitions. Dance is not just my profession; it is my soul. I founded my own dance club, where I’ve had the honor of teaching both adults and children. I also proudly hold the title of Ms. Model USA.
But before all of this… I was just a little girl. A little girl who was shy, ashamed, and constantly told she wasn’t beautiful. That her dreams of becoming a model or a famous dancer were impossible. “You’re not good enough,” they said. “You’re too short,” they said. And for a while, I almost believed them.
But something deep inside me kept whispering: “Keep going.”
I worked tirelessly, pouring every ounce of my strength and heart into my passion. And life, in all its complexity, brought me to a place I had only dreamed of as a child: the United States of America.
My husband and I came to this country with nothing—no house, no car. We have three little children, one of them just seven months old. We started from scratch, in a foreign land, with only each other and our dreams. It was unimaginably hard. But we didn’t give up. We kept going.
Today, I’m not only standing on American soil—I am representing it through pageants and dance projects. I’m chasing my dreams and lifting others as I rise. I’m not just a dancer or a model. I’m a mother, a wife, a survivor—and a living example of what’s possible when you refuse to give up.
My journey through competitions is not only for me. It’s for every woman who’s ever been told she’s not enough. For every girl who dares to dream. For every soul who’s been knocked down but still finds the strength to rise again.
To you, I say: Never give up.
Keep going – even when you’re afraid.
Keep going – even when the world says no.
Keep going – even when it feels impossible.
Because your dreams – no matter how wild or distant they may seem – are worth it. You are worth it. And I’m here to prove that no matter where you come from, no matter how hard the road is – your dreams can come true.
