U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Standard)
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The United States national professional ballroom dance
champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships
(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
covers the dances waltz
, tango
, viennese waltz
, foxtrot
and quickstep
.
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...
.
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 |
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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
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- 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 ....
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