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The United States national professional ballroom dance
Ballroom dance
Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television....

 champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships
United States Dance Championships
The annual United States Dance Championships , previously called the United States Ballroom Championships and the United States DanceSport Championships , is recognized by the National Dance Council of America and the World Dance & DanceSport Council as determining the majority of the United...

 (formerly USDSC, and USBC), as recognized by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) and the World Dance & DanceSport Council (WD&DSC).

The Professional Standard section (occasionally called Professional Modern, in British tradition) of DanceSport
DanceSport
Dancesport denotes competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted to social or exhibition dancing. It is wheelchair dancesport where at least one of the dancers is in a wheelchair....

 covers the dances waltz
Waltz
The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in time, performed primarily in closed position.- History :There are several references to a sliding or gliding dance,- a waltz, from the 16th century including the representations of the printer H.S. Beheim...

, tango
Tango (ballroom)
Ballroom Tango is a ballroom dance that branched away from its original Argentine roots by allowing European, American, Hollywood, and competitive influences into the style and execution of the dance....

, viennese waltz
Viennese Waltz
Viennese Waltz is the genre of a ballroom dance. At least three different meanings are recognized. In the historically first sense, the name may refer to several versions of the waltz, including the earliest waltzes done in ballroom dancing, danced to the music of Viennese Waltz.What is now called...

, foxtrot
Foxtrot (Dance)
The foxtrot is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It is danced to big band music, and the feeling is one of elegance and sophistication...

 and quickstep
Quickstep
The quickstep is a light-hearted member of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events...

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U.S. National Champions

U.S. National Professional Standard

Ballroom Dance
Ballroom dance
Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television....

 / Dancesport
DanceSport
Dancesport denotes competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted to social or exhibition dancing. It is wheelchair dancesport where at least one of the dancers is in a wheelchair....

 Champions
1966–1970 Larry & Betty Silvers   Maryland
1971–1973 Joe & Nancy Jenkins   D.C.
1974–1975 Ken Sloan & Sheila Webber-Sire   California
1976–1978 Bill Davies & Sandra Cameron   New York
1979–1982 Brian & Kristi McDonald   California
1983 Stephen & Rita Cullip   California
1984–1986 Brian & Susan Puttock   Nevada
1987–1990 Victor Veyrasset & Cynthia Dostal   California
1991 Stephen & Elizabeth Cullip   Washington
1992 Victor Veyrasset & Kathryn Schaffer   California
1993–1997 Victor Veyrasset & Heather Smith   California
1998–2006 Jonathan Wilkins & Katusha Demidova   New York
2007–2011 Arunas Bizokas
Arunas Bizokas
Arunas Bizokas is a Lithuanian professional ballroom dancer, now dancing for the USA. He is the 2009 & 2010 Professional World Ballroom Dance Champion, and also the International Professional Ballroom Champion. His partner in these events was Katusha Demidova. He previously danced with Edita...

 & Katusha Demidova
Katusha Demidova
Katusha Demidova is a Russian professional ballroom dancer and instructor, now residing in the USA. She is the 2009 & 2010 Professional World Ballroom Dance Champion, and also the International Professional, and British Open, Ballroom Champion...

  New York

See also

  • U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Latin)
    U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Latin)
    The United States national professional ballroom dance champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships , as recognized by the National Dance Council of America and the World Dance & DanceSport Council ....

  • U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Smooth)
    U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Smooth)
    The United States national professional ballroom dance champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships , as recognized by the National Dance Council of America and the World Dance & DanceSport Council .The American Smooth division consists of American-style...

  • U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Rhythm)
    U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Rhythm)
    The United States national professional ballroom dance champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships , as recognized by the National Dance Council of America and the World Dance & DanceSport Council ....

  • U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional 10-Dance)
    U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional 10-Dance)
    The United States national professional ballroom dance champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships , as recognized by the National Dance Council of America and the World Dance & DanceSport Council ....

  • U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional 9-Dance)
    U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional 9-Dance)
    The United States national professional ballroom dance champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships , as recognized by the National Dance Council of America and the World Dance & DanceSport Council ....

  • Dancesport World Champions (Professional Standard)
    Dancesport World Champions (Professional Standard)
    This page lists the official World Champions – Professional Ballroom of the World Dance Council , and its historical predecessors. The championships are authorized and organized under the auspices of the WDC...


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