Travis and Jaimee Tuft

About

Travis and Jaimee have gained international success performing and teaching across the United States as well as Italy, England, Switzerland, Spain, France, China, Ecuador and Peru. They were also invited as guest performers on the luxury cruise line, Crystal Cruises as well as performing live with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Travis is originally from Boise, Idaho where he began dancing in a once-a-week social ballroom dance class at the age of 14. He went on to attend Brigham Young University, graduating with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Ballroom Dance. While attending school he traveled the world as a member of their award winning ballroom formation team. With the Latin team Travis placed 1st at the British Open Championships in Blackpool, England and is a four time U.S. Latin Formation team champion. He is also a two time U.S. Amateur Theatre Arts runner up and has trained and competed in International style Ballroom and Latin, and American style Rhythm and Smooth.
Jaimee is originally from Idaho Falls, Idaho where she began training in classical ballet at the age of 5. She trained exclusively with former principle dancers from the NYC ballet and Ballet West for 15 years. While in high school she began training and competing in International style Ballroom and Latin, and American style Rhythm and Smooth. She later attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Ballroom Dance. She was a member of their acclaimed formation ballroom dance team and placed 1st at the British Open Championships in Blackpool, England in 2010.
After their marriage in 2008, Travis and Jaimee teamed up to become the undefeated two time US Amateur American Smooth Champions. Since turning professional in February 2011 they have danced their way into the finals of many important competitions across the country including Vegas Showdown, Yankee Classic, Manhattan Dancesport Championships, La Clasique du Quebec in Montreal, the Costa Rican Classic in Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Dancesport Championships in Puerto Rico . Their most recent and greatest accomplishment since turning professional was their success at the Ohio Star Ball (former home of “America’s Ballroom Challenge”), winning both the Rising Star American Smooth and the Open Professional Theatrical Arts Championships.
Due to their immediate success as professionals, Travis and Jaimee have been invited to present their award winning solo in the Theatrical Arts Championships at the world renowned British Open Championships held in Blackpool, England.

Personnel

Travis Tuft: performer/teacher
Jaimee Tuft: performer/teacher

Influences

"Dancing with the Stars"

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 60 minutes

We offer a variety of ballroom dancers including waltz, tango, foxtrot, vienese waltz, quickstep and theatrical arts. Expect to see dazzling costumes, innovative choreography set to moving music, seamless lifts and flawless dancing.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
40 feet x 60 feet floor

Additional Notes:
An optimal show for us would include a floor with minimum dimensions of 40 ft by 60 ft.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
You can expect to see Waltz, Tango, Vienese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Theatrical Arts

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Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Baby Shower, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Band Member Wanted, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Casino, Casting Call, Christmas Party, Church Service, Club/Nightclub, Competition, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Graduation, Grand Opening, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Prom, Quinceañera, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Retreat, Reunion, Seminar, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Sweet 16 Party, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Workshop

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