Dancesport World Champions (smooth)
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World Championships have been held in the Smooth section of ballroom dancing since they were organised by the National Dance Council of America in 2005.
American Smooth dancing covers the dances waltz
, tango
, foxtrot
, and Viennese waltz
.
American Smooth dancing 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....
, 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 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...
.
World Champions
| World Professional Smooth 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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| 2005 | Nicholas Kosovich Nick Kosovich Nick Kosovich is a professional ballroom dancer specializing in American Smooth and International Ten Dance. Nick Kosovich resides in Los Angeles. He is currently appearing in the "Second Dance World Championship" in Mexico City for the "Televisa" Company. He is the representing Judge for team USA... & Lena Kosovich |
 U.S.A. |
| 2006 | Ben Ermis & Shalene Archer-Ermis | U.S.A. |
| 2007 | Tomas Mielnicki & Jennifer Damalas | U.S.A. |
| 2008 | Jonathan Roberts Jonathan Roberts (dancer) Jonathan Roberts is an American professional ballroom dancer. He decided to take up dancing after he received a free trial at a local dance studio and enjoyed it... & Valentina Kostenko |
U.S.A. |
| 2009 | Tomas Mielnicki & Jennifer Damalas | U.S.A. |
| 2010-2011 | Slawek Sochacki & Marzena Stachura Marzena Stachura Marzena Stachura is a professional ballroom dancer from Poland, specializing in American Smooth .Her current partner is Slawek Sochacki. Born in Szczecin, Poland-Competition record:*2010 World American Smooth Champions*2010 US American Smooth Champions... |
U.S.A. |
See also
- Standard World Champions
- Latin World Champions
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- 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 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 ....