Examiners

Examiner

Stephen Krauel

Stephan is a US Open Professional Latin Finalist and 5x US Professional Ten Dance Vice-Champion. He is a World Class and National Adjudicator as well as an Examiner for the US Terpsichore. Stephan is also Co-Organizer of the Ball at the SF Open and Portland Open.

Examiner

Monique Hrouda

Monique is an examiner for the United States Terpsichore Association as well as an Adjudicator and Invigilator for the NDCA.

Examiner

Lori Woods-Gay

Lori was a United States Finalist in Theatre Arts and American-Style Smooth. She is a Championship, National and World Class Judge. Lori is a Fellow of the ISTD as well as a Fellow and Examiner for all branches of the USTA. She is the past President of the USISTD and past Executive Secretary of the NDCA. She currently volunteers her time on the Invigilation, Credential, and Education Committees for the NDCA.

Vice-President/Examiner

Diana Mcdonald

Examiner

Nadia Eftedal-Severino

Nadia is an Open British Professional Latin Champion, UK Professional Latin Champion, US Open Professional Latin Champion, 2x European Latin Champion, German Open Latin Champion, and 5x Silver Medalist at the World Professional Latin Championships. She is also a World Dance Council certified adjudicator and an Examiner for the USTA.

Examiner

Dennis Rogers

Dennis is a World Championship Judge, Master Scrutineer, and Chairman of Judges. He is a Fellow of the ISTD as well as a Fellow and Examiner of the US Terpsichore Association. He is also the past President of the USISTD and the past President and current Treasurer of the National Dance Council of America, Inc.

Examiner

Esther Don

Esther has been enthusiastically teaching since 1976, and her experience has covered every aspect of teaching, beginners to competitors. Having once owned a studio herself, she appreciates firsthand, the business aspect of our industry. Currently she is an active Judge and her most recent dance accomplishments include authoring 7 technique manuals and producing 20 DVD’s. Esther is the Author of the American Style Syllabus used by United States Terpsichore for Examination. Her main passion is training ballroom teachers to take their professional accreditations and aiding them to become a well-informed ballroom Teacher/Trainer/Coach/Examiner/Invigilator/Judge.

Public Relations/Examiner

Pamela Licht – Kazimir

Pamela was a 2001 World Mambo Finalist, 2004 United States Professional American 9-Dance Finalist, 2008 United States Professional Rising Star American Rhythm Finalist, and the 2008 World Salsa Championship Runner Up. She is now a licensed Adjudicator and Invigilator with the NDCA as well as being an examiner for the United States Terpsichore Association. Pamela is also the Co-Author of the current American Rhythm Step List with Diana McDonald and Rufus Dustin.

Examiner

Joshua Belverio

Joshua began his teaching career in dance in New Jersey in 2007 and has been the co-owner of Classic Ballroom Dance Studio in Hackettstown, NJ since 2012. He is certified in, and has extensive training in, both American and International styles of dance. Joshua has been a proud member of the US Terpsichore Association since 2020 holding degrees in all four major styles of Dancesport. Joshua is an NDCA championship level adjudicator, invigilator, USTA examiner, and a co-author on the USTA American style technique books.

Examiner

Kamil Rogowski

Kamil began his teaching career in New Jersey in 2010 and became a co-owner of Classic Ballroom Dance Studio in Hackettstown, NJ in 2012. Kamil has been involved in numerous competitions, showcases, and other performances throughout his career. Joining USTA in 2020, Kamil holds degrees in all major styles, including dual fellow degrees in International style. Kamil is an NDCA championship level adjudicator, invigilator, USTA examiner and a co-author on the USTA American style technique books.