Past winners of Can-Am DanceSport Gala

Can-Am DanceSport Gala has a long and distinguished history as one of North America’s most prestigious DanceSport competitions. Below is a list of previous winners. See the complete list of 2011 results here.

Canadian Open Professional International Latin Champions

2011 Andre Paramonov & Natalie Paramonov, Florida
2002 Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur-Doucet, Quebec
2001 Edward Aponov & Olga Komanovskaya, New York
2000 Louis Van Amstel & Karyna Smirnoff, USA
1999 Bill Sparks & Kimberly Mitchell, Ohio
1998 Stephane Champagne & Manon Burleau, Quebec
1996–1997 Jean-Marc Genereux & France Mousseau, Quebec

Canadian Open Professional International Standard Champions

2011 Marat Gimaev & Alina Basyuk, New York
2001–2002 Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur-Doucet, Quebec
1998–2000 Jonathan Wilkins & Katusha Demidova, New York
1997 Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur, Quebec
1996 Clive Philips & Karen McDonald, New York

Canadian Open Professional American Rhythm Champions

2011 Peter Perzhu & Alexandra Perzhu, Florida
2000–2002 Gleb Makaraov & Tatiyana Makarov, New Jersey
1997–1999 Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova, Arizona
1996 Robert Guay & Johanne Lemoureux, Quebec

Canadian Open Professional American Ballroom Champions

2011 Peter Perzhu & Alexandra Perzhu, Florida
2002 Gleb Makaraov & Tatiyana Makarov, New Jersey
2000–2001 Michael Mead & Toni Redpath, California
1996–1999 Clive Philips & Karen McDonald, New York

Canadian Open Professional Theatrical/Cabaret Champions

2011 Egor Shalvarov & Alla Profatilova, Ontario
2002 Lucas Jaime & Michelle Lamb, New York
2000–2001 David Howland & Vivienne Ramsey, North Carolina
1999 Lucas Jaime & Marianne Bettinger, New York
1997–1998 Robert Pagan & Lori Ann Greenhouse, New Jersey

Canadian Open Professional Show-Routine

2011 Andre Paramanov & Natalie Paramanov, Florida
2002 Taggard Andrews & Michelle Madore, New York
2000–2001 David Howland & Vivienne Ramsey, North Carolina
1998–1999 Clive Philips & Karen McDonald, New York

Rising Star Professional International Latin

2011 Danny Arbour & Jessie Mineau, Quebec
2002 Roland & Ekaterina Michtchenko, BC
2001 Jonathan Roberts & Anna Trebunskaya, Carolina
2000 Carlos Pabon & Melanie Sandvik, USA
1999 Jean-Manin Perreault & Ana-Paula Vicente, Quebec
1998 Claude Crevier & Kathy McCraw, Quebec
1997 Igor & Pokna Pilipenchuk, Maryland

Rising Star Professional International Standard

2011 Paolo Di Lorenzo & Liene Di Lorenzo, Florida
2002 Krzystok Kulig & Aleksandra Niewinska, Poland
2001 Vadim Mostovoy & Angela Mostovoy, Ontario
2000 Danny Quilliam & Lynn Jolicoeur, Canada
1999 Massimo Pennati & Silvia Zanardi, Italy
198 Ben Ermis & Shalene Archer, Tennessee
1997 Igor & Pokna Pilipenchuk, Maryland

Rising Star Professional American Rhythm

2011 Aaron DeSoto & Rachel Len, Illinois
2002 Martin Dentigny & Patty Contenta, Quebec
2001 Andrey Abrashim & Anastasia Abrashim, New York
2000 David Medeiros & Anne Marie, Tennessee
1999 Clive Phillps & Karen McDonald, New York
1998 Carlos Lourenco & Sarah Lanager, Ontario
197 Tony Scheppler & Starlina Collin, New York

Rising Star Professional American Ballroom

2011 Egor Shalvarov & Alla Profatilova, Ontario
2002 Martin Dontigny & Patty Contenta, Quebec
2001 Dale Neale & Ava Kaye, California
2000 Glen Makarov & Tatiyana Makarov, New York
1999 Steven Dougherty & Patricia Dates O’Brien, New York
1998 Robert Guay & Johanne Lamouneux, Quebec
1997 John & Carol Clark, New Jersey

Can-Am Open Amateur International Latin Champions

2002 Vaidas Shkimelis & Jurga Pupelyte, Lithuania
2001 Kevin King & Olga Radionova, Texas
2000 Nicholas Quesnoit & Gemma Girling, England
1996–1999 Martin Lefebvre & Stephanie Pouliot, Quebec

Can-Am Open Amateur International Standard Champions

2002 Andrius Ivashauskas & Uurgita Dingelyte, Lithuania
2001 Jean-Francois Messier & Marie Bolduc, Quebec
2000 Mads Abildstrup & Mia Mortke, Denmark
1999 Robert Regnoli & Tania Berto, Italy
1996–1998 Robert Tang & Beverley Cayton-Tang, Ontario

Can-Am Open Amateur American Rhythm Champions

2002 Phong Co & Lydia Moreyne, Quebec
2001 Taggard Andrews & Michelle Madone, New York
2000 Robyn Murcar & Melanie Palmquist, Alberta
1996–1999 Nels Peterson & Theresa Kimler, Minnesota

Can-Am Open Amateur American Ballroom Champions

1999–2001 Gary Stroick & Carol Post-Stroike, Minnesota
1998 Dennis & Karen MLaughlin, Alberta
1997 Gary Stroick & Carol Post-Stroick, Minnesota
1996 Mike & Lucy Slywka, Ohio