U.S. National Dancesport Champions (Professional Standard)

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...

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

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U.S. National Champions

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