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Amateur Val Chmerkovskiy with his partner Daria Chesnokova won three United States International Latin titles.
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Photographing DanceSport

USA Dance Photographer Carson Zullinger provides tips of the trade

July 17, 2022
The 2022 Adult Standard National Champions, Alexandru Munteanu and Anya Sheedy, always dazzle the crowd with their beauty and strong performance. The couple represents the United States around the world. Photo by Carson Zullinger
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National Qualifying Events for 2023 Nationals

Who may dance WDSF events?

July 13, 2022
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Seniors, the backbone of the organization

We need to keep it strong, capable, and supportive.

July 13, 2022
Henry Reizenson and Elita Rothman
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Junior II Latin Dancers Represent United States in World Championship

Places 28th in the World!

June 22, 2022
Stephen Sekoulopoulos and Sabrina Sharmeen are the 2022 Amateur Adult Rhythm Champions and Amateur Adult Latin Bronze Medalists. Photo by Guy Platt.
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Long Distance Couple – Best in the Nation

American Dancer catches up with cover couple Stephen Sekoulopoulos and Sabrina Sharmeen.

June 21, 2022
Basia Krupa judging breaking
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Investigating for Truth

Judging Breaking Ain’t Easy

June 15, 2022
Susan Silva and her partner David Van Hamilton were professional ballroom champions. They were invited to compete in the British Professional Invitational Exhibition Championship in Blackpool, England in 1983, and won the Ohio Star Ball Exhibition Championship in 1982, and 1985.
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Dance Like No One is Looking

Relax and Enjoy the Journey of Dance

May 28, 2022
Ravi Narayan poses with his two partners – his wife Synthia Sumukti and daughter Prita Narayan, at the 2022 Nationals. Both partnerships dance four styles. Photo courtesy of Synthia Sumukti.
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It takes THREE to Tango!

When partners are scarce, one family makes it work!

May 28, 2022
Angelina Zelenova and David Moiseyev competed in Junior 1 Championship Latin and Standard and won both categories.Photo by Carson Zullinger.
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American Dancer asked the question: Who was that couple at Nationals?

Here’s the answer…

May 27, 2022
Ralph Smith and Sarah Fu Smith
Humor

Ralph and Sarah Fu Smith

May 16, 2022
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Excelsior Cup - September 12-13
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Solar Flare - October 25
The MAC - January 17-19, 2026
The MAC - January 17-19, 2026
Southeastern DanceSport Championships - February 27-March 1, 2026
Southeastern DanceSport Championships - February 27-March 1, 2026
Nationals 2026 - March 27-29
Nationals 2026 - March 27-29
Kansas City Dance Classic - June 6-7
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