About Ted Ross
Ted and Kimberly Ross
Ted Ross grew up in his parents’ ballroom and is an accomplished instructor and performer in many forms of dance including American Smooth, Rhythm, Swing, Salsa, International Standard and Latin, as well as Argentine Tango. Competing and performing for over 25 years in the US and abroad, Ted’s achievements include: Standard Champion as a Junior at age 14; Dance Director of Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Jacksonville, Florida by age 21; Finalist in the US Professional Rising Star Latin Championships by age 23; 2nd place winner of the Standard Division at the “San Francisco Autumn Dance Classic” in 2002 and International Standard Rising Star Finalist at the “San Francisco Open” in 2004.
Additionally, as Owner and Director of the Candlelight Ballroom Dance School for seven years coupled with six years as Co-Director and Co-Choreographer of the “San Francisco Ballroom Dance Theater”, Ted Ross is regarded as one of the most well rounded professionals in the field of partner dancing.
Ted met Kimberly McCurdy at a social dance and their chemistry was undeniable. They were soon married. Initially, as Ted's Pro-Am partner, Kimberly applied her former training in gymnastics, modern, jazz, ballet and aerobics to partner dancing to receive honors as “Top Soloist” at the “San Francisco City Lights Ball” in March and debuted as a Professional at the “Love Is In The Air” Show later in September, 2007. In addition to performing with Ted in numerous dance events, Kimberly has co-taught a variety of dance classes with Ted. Kimberly and Ted recently moved from the San Francisco Bay Area and are presently residing in Asheville, North Carolina where they live and teach in their new custom built dream home. Together, Ted and Kimberly provide fun, quality dance instruction and creative dance entertainment for a variety of dance venues locally and across the country.
Ted is the co-creator of the Foxtantino with Karen Lile.
Contact Ted Ross. Phone (828) 333-8333
