Robert Royston’s professional career began on the competitive couples dance circuit in 1989. Quickly ascending the ranks, Robert successfully secured:
- Eight (8) “U.S. Open Swing Dance Championship Titles” in 5 divisions
- Six (6) “World Country Dance Championship Titles” in 2 division
- Three (3) “USA Grand National Championships Titles” in 2 divisons
- Numerous national titles in Hustle, Salsa, and Cabaret
- Inducted into the “California Swing Dance Hall of Fame”
- Became the youngest person inducted to the “UCWDC Country Dance Hall of Fame” in 2007
- Inducted into National Boppers Hall of Fame 2014
- US Open Walk of Legend inductee
- Inductions into the “World Swing Dance Hall of Fame” and the “Living Legends of Dance Society” in 2011
- This make him the only dancer ever inducted into all of these organizations. Additional Achievements:
- Coached Ice Dance Champions and Olympians,
- Produced the World Championships of Country Dance on GAC Network.
- Bachelor Degree of Dance
- Professional Dance Instructor Association Master certification
- Longstanding member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science
An internationally recognized emcee and the voice of the US Open for over 20 years, Royston created the Social Networking “Shout Out” for online viewers, making the world feel part of the event. At the USA Grand Nationals his emceeing twice earned him the People’s Choice Award “Entertainer of the Year”. With his current schedule, Royston acts as emcee at over 25 events worldwide.
Royston also teaches his Intensives on Dance Physics and Musicality all over the world in addition to judging and teaching many different styles of couples dancing while also running his own Production Company, Royston Method, in NYC. Above all, he is most proud of his children and feels being a Dad is his greatest journey.
WCS GROUP CLASSES ON TUESDAYS
6:30 PM Beginner WCS with Robert Royston & 7:30 PM Advanced WCS with Robert Royston
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Drop In Class $35
duration of session: 60 mins