America's Ballroom Challenge

America's Ballroom Challenge is a competitive ballroom dance television series airing on Public Broadcasting Service in the United States since 2006.

It is part of the annual Ohio Star Ball, a festival of DanceSport in Columbus, Ohio.

Each season typically consists of competitions in five categories, with the first four categories devoted to each of the major styles of competitive ballroom dance:

⁕American Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz

⁕American Rhythm: Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo

⁕International Standard: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep

⁕International Latin: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive

The last category is a "Grand Finale" with the four champion couples competing for the title of "America's Best" dancers.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

America's Ballroom Challenge

First Air Date

February 1, 2006

Last Air Date

February 25, 2009

Seasons

4

Episodes

13

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

PBS

S04E01

Episode 1

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