Charlotte Jorgensen is a former World, British Open, and  European Professional Standard Finalist as well as a World Amateur and Blackpool Professional Rising Star Champion who, during her competitive career, was widely considered to be the best female Standard dancer in the world. Jorgensen is now a widely sought after instructor, adjudicator and also a board member and official spokesperson for Dance 4 Health. 

Born in Denmark, Charlotte was one of the original Pros in the hit TV Show "Dancing With The Stars" and has choreographed for Richard Gere in the movie "Shall We Dance?"  She also holds a Professional Danish Dancers' Association teaching degree and is an Honors Graduate with a teaching and adjudicating license from the World Dance Council.

4x World Professional American Smooth Champion

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4x U.S. National Professional American Smooth Champion

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Grand Slam professional tour champion

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Galina Detkina is a distinguished professional dancer renowned for her achievements in the American Smooth ballroom dance category. Originating from Tomsk, Siberia, Russia, she embarked on her dance journey at the tender age of five, immersing herself in ballet and folk dance, with a primary focus on ballroom dancing. 

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In 2006, Galina relocated to the United States, where she discovered and embraced the American Smooth style. Her dedication and talent led her to become a major finalist in competitions while based in New York City. Eventually, she settled in Miami Beach, Florida, continuing to advance her competitive dance career. 

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Galina’s partnership with fellow dancer Roman Malkhasyan has been particularly noteworthy. Together, they have secured multiple titles, including being three-time U.S. National and World Professional American Smooth Champions from 2021 to 2023.  Their collaboration has been instrumental in elevating the American Smooth style within the ballroom dance community.

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Beyond competition, Galina is dedicated to mentoring aspiring dancers. She conducts workshops and coaching sessions, sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for dance with the next generation. 

Rufus Dustin is one of the most famous, titled, and highly regarded dancers, coaches, choreographers, and certified adjudicators in the World.

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A World Dance and DanceSport Council professional, he now provides coaching and choreography for some of the best professionals in the World, and he routinely acts as a judge at some of the most prestigious dance competitions throughout the World. He has been certified as an adjudicator by the NDCA, WD&DSC, and Fred Astaire Dance Studios Inc. in International Standard and Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm, and Theater Arts.

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As a professional dancer, Rufus competed nationally and internationally, holding national titles in international Latin, American Rhythm and Theater Arts.

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He currently choreographs for the top professionals and amateurs. He has performed all over the World, including special presentations at Blackpool.

3XS Undefeated US American Smooth Champion.

3XS World show dance finalist. 7XS US PRO/AM Champion

5 time US Pro Latin finalist

World Cup pro Latin vice champion

Blackpool, UK and International rising star finalist

Ohio Star Ball showdance champion

6 times Fred Astaire World and National champion

Featured on PBS TV show American Ballroom Challenge

Originally from Russia, he developed a strong foundation in Ballroom and Latin dance before discovering his true passion for Smooth. His unique style combines technical precision with expressive movement, setting him apart as a leading figure in the dance world.

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Roman’s partnership with Galina Detkina has been particularly noteworthy. Together, they have achieved significant success, including winning the U.S. National Professional American Smooth Championship in 2021. Their collaboration has been praised for its unique choreography and artistic expression, earning them accolades at various prestigious competitions.

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​Beyond his competitive achievements, Roman is also dedicated to mentoring young dancers, sharing his passion and expertise to inspire the next generation in dance.

United States American Style Champion

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Undefeated North American Latin Champion

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Undefeated United States Theatrical Arts Champion

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World Latin Representative

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Recipient of the United States Ballroom Hall of Fame

4 x United States Open Professional Smooth Champion

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World Showdance Finalist

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3 x Ohio Star Ball Champion

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World Class Coach and Adjudicator. Coach of multiple National and World Champions. 

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•  Creator and presenter of the Dance Vision Smooth Syllabus. 

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2 x Guest Lecturer and Adjudicator at Blackpool (1st Smooth lecturer at Blackpool)

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Adjudicator at International and UK Championships 

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•  Commentator for the United States Dancesport Championships and the Ohio Star Ball 

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Guest Judge and Choreographer on SYTYCD 

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•  2015 Hall of Fame Inductee 

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CEO and Creator of the Global Smooth System 

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Co-Organiser of the Ballroom Beach Bash 

•  Member of the Syllabus Invigilation Commitee NDCA (National Dance Council of America)

Alexandra Perzhu is a two-time World Professional Smooth Champion, a nine-time US National Professional Smooth Champion and a five-time US Professional 9 Dance Champion. Hailing from Russia, Alexandra now resides in New York where she is regarded as one of the top coaches in the country.  She is a choreographer, instructor and adjudicator and is the organizer of NY American Smooth Camp which is celebrating its 10th iteration.