Three local dancers won their amateur divisions, and became national champions, at the recent American County Dance Association National Championships in Dallas, Texas.
Jane Buttenhoff won first place in Platinum Intermediate, dancing with her pro, Mark Harris. Bryan Jenx won first place in Platinum Newcomer, dancing with his pro, Mary Harris.
Bryan Jenx and Vivian Crosby won first place in the Bronze Newcomer couples division.
All three National Champions take lessons from Mark and Mary Harris at Walters Dance Center, 5023 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, Kan.
Also from Walters, Rebecca Moore won fourth place overall and Vivian Crosby received all gold scores in Gold Newcomer, dancing with their pro, Mark Harris.
Ted Haase won second place in Gold and Silver Newcomer with his pro, Priscilla Allen.
James Netherton and Priscilla Allen won second place in Division II.
Ed Fukanaga won third place Top Male Student for the year (his pro is Shelley Judd).
Mark Harris judged the Swing Jack and Jills and the National Two Step Tour event.