Nick Kosovich

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Nick Kosovich is a professional ballroom dancer specializing in American Smooth and International Ten Dance. Kosovich resides in Los Angeles. He is currently appearing in the "Second Dance World Championship" (Dance for a Dream)in Mexico City for the "Televisa" Company. He is the representing Judge for team USA. He retired from competition dancing in 2005, however he has achieved many awards in his career. An internationally respected figure in the Ballroom world, Kosovich competed for 36 years. He competed in seven Professional World Championship events, [ when? ] won the United States American Smooth Championships and finished second in the 2004/5 World Classic Showdance Championships.

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Kosovich has appeared in movies, including Shall We Dance? and also in Everyone Says I Love You , Blue in the Face and Only with You, Mango Tango. He has also appeared on numerous TV network shows. Kosovich partnered with actress Tatum O'Neal in Season 2 of Dancing with the Stars . [1] They were the second couple voted off, coming in 9th place. In Season 3, he was partnered with actress Vivica A. Fox until their elimination in the 4th week. [2] He is an Emmy nominated choreographer, for his work on DWTS, recently choreographing for Dance Your Ass Off season 1 and 2.

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Achievements

The United States national professional ballroom dance champions are crowned at the United States Dance Championships, as recognized by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) and the World Dance & DanceSport Council (WD&DSC).

World Championships have been held in the Smooth section of ballroom dancing since they were organised by the National Dance Council of America in 2005.

Numerous American Smooth and Showdance regional Titles Emmy Nominated Choreographer. "Dancing with the Stars" Two-time North American Couple of the Year. Prestige Award Winner Menswear Designer of the Year Australian and New Zealand Professional 10 Dance representative Performances include: Academy Awards 2008, Philippine Star Ball, Dancing with the Stars, Triple Crown Dancesport Series, British Open Blackpool Demonstrators, RON Benise PBS special

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  3. Elfman, Lois (2012-04-19). "Ballroom powerhouses have deep skating ties". Ice Network .