Recognized globally for his unparalleled achievements in Latin dance, Marius-Andrei Balan earned six World Championship titles and four European Championship titles during his thirteen-year partnership with Nina Bezzubova, which commenced in 2001 and concluded in October 2014. Their dynamic style was characterized by intricate footwork, fluid movements, and exceptional musical interpretation, establishing Balan as a preeminent figure in competitive ballroom dancing. Following this illustrious period, Balan formed a new formidable partnership with Khrystyna Moshenska in December 2014, representing Germany. Together, they quickly ascended to the pinnacle of Latin dance, securing numerous top placements.
Key early successes included multiple 2nd and 3rd place finishes at prestigious events such as the GrandSlam Latin in Stuttgart (August 2015, August 2016, August 2017), European Championship Latin in Rimini (July 2016), and World Championship Latin in Vienna (November 2015, November 2017). They further demonstrated their consistent elite performance with a 1st Place GrandSlam Latin in Shanghai in December 2017. Balan and Moshenska continued their dominant run into the new decade, securing a 1st Place European Championship Latin in Cagliari, Italy (October 2021), followed by another 1st Place World Championship Latin in Pforzheim, Germany (December 2021). The duo maintained their championship form with a 1st Place European Championship Latin in Calvià, Spain (November 2022) and a 1st Place World Championship Latin in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany (December 2022).
His upcoming engagements include expected 1st Place finishes at the World Championship Latin in Wuxi, China (July 2024), the Sport Series Games Qualifier Latin in Sitges, Spain (December 2024), the Super Grand Prix PD Latin in Blackpool, UK (April 2025), and the IWGA The World Games Latin in Chengdu, China (August 2025), culminating with the World Championship PD Latin in Leipzig, Germany (October 2025).