Katusha Demidova
Katusha Demidova | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Known for | Standard Ballroom |
Katusha Demidova is a Russian professional ballroom dancer and instructor, now residing in the USA.[1] She is the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017(?), 2018 Professional World Ballroom Dance Champion, and also the International Professional, and British Open, Ballroom Champion.[2] Her partner in these events was Arunas Bizokas. She is the sister of Anna Demidova who is also a dancer.
Demidova previously danced with Jonathan Wilkins, who came second in the 2009 World event with Hazel Newberry. The Wilkins–Demidova partnership lasted from 1996 to 2007, culminating in a first-place finish in the USA Open Professional Standard.[3] Demidova has with partners Wilkins and Bizokas held the U.S. National Professional Standard Championship title continuously since 1998.
References
- ^ Aquino, Judith (August 10, 2009). "Capitalizing on 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'So You Think You Can Dance,' ..." New York Daily News. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Arunas Bizokas and Katusha Demidova". Dance Plaza. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Ballroom Champs Have Olympic Dreams for Their Students". ABC News. February 2, 2006. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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