Historic Double Win for India’s Jhinuk Alvares at the Ultimate DanceSport Challenge in New Orleans

23rd October 2024 – Jhinuk Alvares, a celebrated Latin American Ballroom dancer from Mumbai, India, has added another impressive accolade to her growing list of achievements. She and her partner have just triumphed at the prestigious Ultimate DanceSport Challenge in New Orleans, winning in both the Rising Star and International Open Divisions. The competition, organized by the World Dance Council, is a significant event in the international dance calendar, and Jhinuk’s victory here solidifies her standing as one of the top talents in the sport.

“We are incredibly proud to have earned this ranking,” said Jhinuk. “Alongside this presitgious competition we have also got great results in The American Open Dance Championship held in Houston Texas this year, so we feel both humbled and rewarded. It is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that my partner and I have put into every performance.”

Jhinuk Alvares made history as the first Indian to win the title of World Champion in Ballroom dancing. Her journey into the world of dancesport began at the age of 23 after completing her law degree. Since then, she has risen to become India’s National Dancesport Champion and now travels globally to compete, teach, and perform.

Her journey has not been without challenges. After receiving a sports scholarship to represent India internationally in Russia, Jhinuk immersed herself in the world of dancesport, living in multiple countries, learning new languages, and competing at the highest levels. Her career reached a new peak in 2023 when she became the World Champion in Latin Show Dance Adult at the IDO World Championship.

Jhinuk’s rise in the dancesport community reflects her dedication to the sport’s fusion of art and athleticism, which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. She continues to inspire dancers worldwide through her performances, choreography, and teaching.

Currently ranked among the top 130 couples globally, Jhinuk has her sights set on even greater heights. She aspires to become the first Indian to compete in the professional division of dancesport, with a dream of competing in Blackpool, London—one of the most prestigious ballroom dance competitions in the world.

Jhinuk is currently part of ‘Dance with Me Studios’ in the United States, where she promotes ballroom dancing and shares her passion for this elegant and demanding sport.