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Competitive Champion · Teacher · Community Builder

David Elkin

Four-Time Professional World Champion

ContemporaryNorth America

Why They Matter

His dominance across multiple national and world titles in both Standard and Latin divisions makes him one of the most versatile champions in American DanceSport history.

Known For

4x Professional World Champion7x Professional US Champion3x Professional British ChampionUltimate DanceSport Challenge co-organizer
BallroomLatin

Biography

David Elkin is a four-time Professional World Champion, seven-time Professional United States Champion, and three-time Professional British Champion with over 28 years of elite competitive and coaching experience.

As a competitive champion, teacher and community builder active during the Contemporary era, David left an indelible mark on Ballroom, Latin across North America. They are particularly remembered for 4x Professional World Champion, 7x Professional US Champion, 3x Professional British Champion.

Legacy & Impact

His dominance across multiple national and world titles in both Standard and Latin divisions makes him one of the most versatile champions in American DanceSport history.

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