United States National Dance Championships

The United States Dance Sport Championships officially begun in 1971. Prior to this time the U.S. Champions were crowned on an accumulated points basis from a series of events.

United States National Professional American Style Smooth Champions
2009, Tomas Mielnicki & JT Thomas-New York
2008, Jonathan Roberts & Valentina Kostenko-California
2007, Tomas Mielnicki & JT Damalas-New York
2006, Ben & Shalene Ermis-Tennessee
2004-2005, Nicholas Kosovich & Lena Bacheva- New York
2003, Ben & Shalene Ermis-tennessee
1999 - 2002 Michael Mead & Toni Redpath-California
1997-1998, David Hamilton & Olga Foraponova-California
1996, Edward Simon & Michelle Officer-New York
1995, David Hamilton & Teresa Shiry-California
1993-1994, Jim & Jenell Maranto-Arizona
1991-1992, David & Carrie Kloss-California
1988-1990, Rosendo & Terri Fumero-Texas
1985-1987, Joe Lozano & Jan Mattingly-Texas
1984, Charles & Jean Penatello-New Jersey

United States National Professional American Style Rhythm Champions
2007-2009, Jose DeCamps & Joanna Zacharewicz
2006, Tony Dovolani & Elena Grinenko-New York
2005, Tony Dovolani & Inna Ivanenko-New York
1993-2004, Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova-Arizona
1988-1992, Forrest Vance & Susie Thompson- Missouri
1985-1987, Joe Lozano & Jan Mattingly-Texas
1984, Charles & Jean Penatello-New Jersey

United States National Professional American Style Champions
Beginning in 1984, this event was split into 2 categories
American Style Rhythm and American Style Smooth
1982-1983, Charles & Jean Penatello-New Jersey
1980-1981, Randy Lynn & Cher Rutherford-Texas
1977-1979, Lee & Peggy Santos-Maryland
1976, Rick Gutterridge & JoAnn Duvernay-Louisiana
1974-1975, Rufus Dustin & Donna Van Camp-Massachusetts
1973, Ronnie Leverett & Alice DuBose-Texas
1972, George Hendricks & Linda Dean-New York
1971, Ronnie Leverett & Alice DuBose-Texas

United States National Nine-Dance Champions
2009, Ilya & Amanda Reyzin - Pennsylvania
2008, Joe & Leisa Howard-Virginia
2007, Gunnar & Daryll Sverrisson-Connecticut
2006, Ben & Shalene Ermis-Tennessee
2003, Andrey & Anastasia Abrashin-New York
2001-2002, Gleb & Tatiana Makarov-New Jersey
2000, Jay Larson & Julie Jacobson-Minnesota
1999, Clive Phillips & Karen McDonald-New York
1997-1998, Alec & Denise Lazo-Florida
1996, Jim Desmond & Mary Murphy-California
1994-1995, Jesse Smith & Lynda Price-Minnesota
1991-1993, Randy & Lynn Ferguson-Texas
1988-1990, David & Carrie Kloss-California

United States National Professional Theatrical Champions
2008-2009, Jerry & Virginia Le Noir-Florida
2007, Decho Kraev & Bree Watson-Arizona
2006, Victor Luna & Dawn Westberry-Florida
2004-2005, Kostadin Bidjourov & Carrie Babcock-New Jersey
2003, Andrey & Anastasia Abrashin-New York
2002, Kostadin Bidjourov & Carrie Babcock-New Jersey
2000-2001, Robert & Jennifer Foster-Minnesota
1999, Tim & Barbara Haller-Ohio
1998, David Howland & Vivienne Ramsey-North Carolina
1996-1997, Tim & Barbara Haller-Ohio
1995, Robert & Jennifer Foster-Minnesota
1994-1995, David & Leslie Elkin-Tennessee
1993, Bruno Collins & Luann Pulliam-Florida
1992, Tim & Barbara Haller (Theatrical)-Ohio
1992, David & Leslie Elkin (Combined Event)-Tennessee
1987-1991, Bruno Collins & Luann Pulliam-Florida
1985-1986, David Rosinski & Michele Evans-Massachusetts
1983-1984, Lee & Linda Wakefield-Utah
1981-1982, Randy Lynn & Cher Rutherford-Texas
1979-1980, Rufus Dustin & Marianne Nicole-New Jersey
1976-1978, Larry Broussard & Mary Ellen Lacy-Florida
1975, Rufus Dustin & Donna Van Camp-Massachusetts
1973-1974, Ronnie Leverett & Alice DuBose-Texas
1972, George Hendricks & Linda Dean-New York
1971, Ronnie Leverett & Alice DuBose-Texas
1970, Allan Williams & Donna Smith-Virginia

"Goldie Goldon" U.S. Open Professional Cabaret Championship
2000-2001, David Howland & Vivienne Ramsey-North Carolina
1999, Edward Kottmeyer & Celia Mullen-Minnesota
1998, Gregory Day & Tommye Giacchino-Illinois
1996-1997, David Howland & Vivienne Ramsey-Virginia
1992-1995, David & Leslie Elkin-Tennessee
1991, Bruno Collins & Luann Pulliam-Florida
1990, David & Sharon Savoy-Virginia
1989, Tom Slater & Anna Christine-California
1988, Wilson Barrera & Margaret Burns-Florida

United States National Professional International Standard Champions
2008-2009, Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova-New Jersey
1998-2007, Jonathan Wilkins & Katusha Demidova-New York
1993-1997, Victor Veyrasset & Heather Smith-California
1992, Victor Veyrasset & Kathryn Schaffer-California
1991, Stephen & Elizabeth Cullip-Washington
1987-1990, Victor Veyrasset & Cynthia Dostal-California
1984-1986, Brian & Susan Puttock-Nevada
1983, Stephen & Rita Cullip-California
1979-1982, Brian & Kristi McDonald-California
1976-1978, Bill Davies & Sandra Cameron-New York
1974-1975, Ken Sloan & Sheila Webber-Sire-California
1971-1973, Joe & Nancy Jenkins-District of Columbia
1966-1970, Larry & Betty Silvers-Maryland

United States National Professional Latin American Champions
2008-2009, Ricardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko-New York
2007, Maxim Kozhevnikov & Yulia Zagoruychenko-New Jersey
2004-2006, Andrei Gavriline & Elena Kryuchkova-New Jersey
2001-2003, Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff-New York
2000, Louis Van Amstel & Joanna Leunis-New York
1998-1999, Bill Sparks & Kimberley Mitchell-Ohio
1997, Gary & Diana McDonald-New Jersey
1996, Rick Valenzuela & Melissa Dexter-California
1995, Tony Meredith & Melanie LaPatin-New York
1993-1994, Bill Sparks & Shirley Johnson-Ohio
1991-1992, Rick Valenzuela & Melissa Dexter-California
1986-1990, Corky & Shirley Ballas-Texas
1979-1985, Ronald Montez & Elizabeth Curtis-California
1975-1978, Vernon Brock & Linda Dean-Texas
1974, Frank & Victoria Regan-Canada
1972-1973, Vernon Brock & Beverly Donahue-New Jersey
1971, Bob Medeiros & Sheryn Hawkins-Massachusetts
1964-1969, Larry & Betty Silvers-Maryland

United States Ten Dance Champions
2007-2009, Gherman Mustec & Iveta Lukosiute-New York
2005-2006, Eddie Stutts & Viktoria Belova-Texas
2003-2004, Igor & Polina Pilipenchuk-Maryland
1993-2002, Gary & Diana McDonald-New Jersey
1991-1992, Armando & Laura Martin-New York
1974, Frank & Vicki Regan-New York
1966-1973, Larry & Betty Silvers-Maryland

United States Open Professional Standard Champions
2008-2009, Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova-New Jersey
2006-2007, Jonathan Wilkins & Katusha Demidova-New York
2005, William Pino & Alessandra Bucciarelli-Italy
2004, Jonathan Wilkins & Katusha Demidova-New York
2003, Jonathan Crossley & Lyn Mariner-England
2002, Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry-England
2001, Augusto Schiavo & Lyn Mariner-Italy
1999-2000, Augusto Schiavo & Caterina Arzenton-Italy
1998, Not Held - World Professional Standard Championship
1989-1997, Marcus & Karen Hilton-England
1988, Hans & Ann Laxholm-Denmark
1987, Stephen Hillier & Lindsey Tate-England
1984-1986, Hans & Ann Laxholm-Denmark
1983, Stephen Hillier & Lindsey Tate-England

United States Open Professional Latin American Champions
2008-2009, Ricardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko-New York
2007, Andrej Skufca & Katarina Venturini-Slovenia
2006, Slavik Kryklyvyy & Elena-New York
2005, Sergey Ryupin & Elena Khvorova-Russia
2004, Paul Richardson & Olga Rodionova-Texas
2003, Bryan Watson & Carmen Vincely-Germany
2002, Dimitriy Timokhin & Anna Bezikova-Russia
2001, Bryan Watson & Carmen-Germany
2000, Alan Tornsberg & Serena Lecca-Italy
1999, Paul Killick & Hanna Kartunnen-England
1998, Donnie Burns, MBE & Gaynor Fairweather, MBE-Scotland
1997, Paul Killick & Vibeke Toft-England
1996, Not Held - World Professional Latin Championship
1994-1995, Corky & Shirley Ballas-England
1993, Johan & Nadia Eftedal-Norway
1992, Donnie Burns & Gaynor Fairweather-Scotland
1991, Not Held - World Professional Latin Championship
1989-1990, Donnie Burns & Gaynor Fairweather-Scotland
1988, Ralph Lephene & Lidia Weisser-Germany
1987, Sammy Stopford & Barbara McColl-England
1986, David Sycamore & Denise Weavers-England
1983-1985, Sammy Stopford & Barbara McColl-England