Dana A Edwards (Professional co–organizer)
Dana has passed her WDSF Latin and Standard judging exams and holds a B WDSF judging license. She is a Tri-Licentiate USITD Member in American Smooth, Rhythm and Theatre Arts and a Dual ISTD Licentiate Member in International Latin and Ballroom. Dana has competed in all styles of DanceSport; both American and International. She holds titles in the Professional American Smooth and Rhythm categories. Dana is an experienced Chairman of Judges, choreographer and head coach for competitive couples and formation teams.
Karen Martin (Amateur co-organizer)
Karen has been an Amateur competitive dancer with her husband since 2010. Together they have won many first place and finalist honors in the American Smooth and Rhythm divisions. They compete in both USA Dance and NDCA competitions and were the first recipients of the Buckeye Award in Cincinnati Ohio.
Together Dana and Karen are organizers of over eight dance Showcase events, including the Ohio Spotlight Showcase, and are excited to combine their individual talents once again to make the New World DanceSport Challenge a wonderful competition.