The National American Rhythm Congress
Dates:
January 31 - February 1, 2026 During EUSDC
Location:
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
1 Hotel Road
Newark, NJ 07114
Jointly presented by the Eastern United States Dancesport Championships
and the United States Terpsichore Association
Learn from the best of the best in American Rhythm! This Congress is specifically geared towards American Rhythm dancers and teachers.
Join us on Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st, 2026 during EUSDC for 2 full days of private lessons and group lectures.
The Eastern United States Pro/Am Rhythm and Open Professional Rhythm Championships are conveniently scheduled on Friday, January 30th - the day before the Congress begins.
The Schedule
All private lessons and lectures are 45 minutes. Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
All lectures will be focused on a key aspect of American Rhythm.
Many of the lectures will include assistance from the current United States National Professional Rhythm finalists.
Expect to dance in many if not all of the lectures! You will not be sitting and taking notes the entire time.
Saturday, January 31st 2026
Private Lessons - 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Lecture by Rufus Dustin - 9:00 - 9:45 AM
”Rhythm & Rotation”
Lecture by Natalie Paramonov - 9:45 - 10:30 AM
”The Soul Behind the Steps”
Break - 10:30 - 11:00 AM (Snacks Provided)
Lecture by Jose & Joanna Decamps - 11:00 - 11:45 AM
”The Essence of Bolero”
Lecture by Heidi Burns - 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
”Designing the Basics of Swing & How to Do It Justice”
Private Lessons - 12:30 - 7:15 PM
Sunday, February 1st 2026
Private Lessons - 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Lecture by Nazar Norov & Irina Kudryashova - 9:00 - 9:45 AM
”Musicality & Movement in Mambo”
Lecture by Sam Sodano - 9:45 - 10:30 AM
”Unlocking Fundamentals with Time Release”
Assisted by Francesco Arietta & Jessa Briones
Lecture by Benito Garcia - 10:30 - 11:15 AM
”Action Creating a Global Reaction in American Rhythm”
Break - 11:15 - 11:45 AM (Snacks Provided)
Lecture by Andrew Escolme & Asta Sigvaldadottir - 11:45 - 12:30 PM
“Breaking Down the Chasse: Action, Timing & Technique”
Lecture by Tony Dovolani - 12:30 - 1:15 PM
”Musicality - How To Use Music To Your Advantage”
Assisted by Diana McDonald
Private Lessons - 1:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Rufus Dustin & Natalie Paramonov are available for private lessons on Monday, February 2nd at Rogers Dance Center located at 216 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004.
All lectures & private lessons on Saturday & Sunday are located at the Newark Airport Marriott.