Katusha Demidova
| Katusha Demidova | |
|---|---|
| Born | Moscow, Russia |
| 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 and 2014 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,' ...". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ↑ http://www.danceplaza.com/index.tpl?style=results&action=couple&what=63455
- ↑ "Ballroom Champs Have Olympic Dreams for Their Students". ABC News. February 2, 2006. Retrieved 2009-11-16.