Katusha Demidova

Katusha Demidova (, born 4 January 1978) is a Russian-American professional ballroom dancer, coach, and adjudicator. Her younger sister, Anna Demidova, is also a professional ballroom dancer.

Career Demidova began her professional partnership with English dancer Jonathan Wilkins, which lasted from 1997 to 2007. The culmination of their partnership was the first place at the USA Open Professional Ballroom Championship, marking their dominance on the American competitive scene. The pair went on to win ten U.S. National Professional Ballroom Championships and the 2004 World Classic Showdance Championship. They also performed on television programs including Dancing with the Stars, PBS’s Championship Ballroom Dancing, and America’s Ballroom Challenge. They also won ten consecutive U.S. National Professional International Ballroom Championships between 1998 and 2017. Demidova and Bizokas announced their retirement after their 2019 performance at the Blackpool Dance Festival.

Coaching and later work

Demidova is the organizer of the North American Imperial Star Ball in Chicago and part owner of Rogers Dance Center in New Jersey.

Following her retirement from her competitive career, Demidova continued working as an international coach, adjudicator, and event organizer.

Personal life Katusha resides in New Jersey, USA, where she continues to mentor and train leading ballroom professionals.