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Michael Choi is a retired professional competitor, ballroom examiner, coach, and co-founder of Big Apple Ballroom in New York City. His official biography traces a competitive career across Latin, International Ballroom, American Smooth, and Classic Showdance. Verified results include a 2019 Open Professional Smooth victory at the Savannah DanceSport Championships, a Champions Ball Moscow final, and an Ohio Star Ball Open Professional Smooth semifinal. Choi retired from professional competition with Smooth partner Viktoriya Kleyman at the 2021 Ohio Star Ball. He remains active as a teacher, studio owner, event co-organizer, and Pro/Am competitor. Beyond the competition floor, Choi served on the USISTD National Committee, became its president in 2015, and later received examiner appointments in International Ballroom, American Ballroom, and Latin American branches. His current work at Big Apple Ballroom combines teacher training, coaching, and event leadership, so this profile routes him as a coach or judge while preserving his verified Professional Smooth results and multi-style competitive background.
Career highlights: 2019 Savannah DanceSport Championships Open Professional Smooth winner; 2019 Champions Ball Moscow Open Professional Smooth finalist; 2019 Ohio Star Ball Open Professional Smooth semifinalist; Former USISTD president; Ballroom and Latin examiner.
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