John Wells was the brother of Elsa Wells, founder of The International Championship held annually at the Royal Albert Hall in England. He was a renowned Ballroom Dancer who was a 6-time World Standard Champion and a 5-time Blackpool Champion.
Hermes Pan (born Hermes Panagiotopolous) was a famous American dancer and choreographer, principally remembered as Fred Astaire's choreographic collaborator on various famous movie musicals of the 1930s starring Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Having never taken a dance class, he is considered the master of American dance.
The following lists Professional and Amateur International Style Latin and Standard Champions of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).
"Technique of Latin Dancing" (also known as "The Laird Technique of Latin Dancing") is an educational book written by the Ballroom Dancing legend, Walter Laird, first published in the year 1961.
Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers and dance teachers who appeared on Broadway and in silent films early in the early 20th century. They are credited with reviving the popularity of modern dancing.
Paul Killick is a former British Professional Ballroom Dancer, specializing in International Style Latin. A 4-time British National Professional Latin Champion, Paul is the organizer of The Killick Klassik DanceSport Event in Palm Beach, Florida and The Killick Royale Championships in London, England.
Janet Gleave is a former 8-time World Professional Standard Champion, 8-time British Open Professional Standard Champion, and 7-time European Professional Standard Champion, now one of the most sought after Ballroom instructors in the world.
