Salsa (dance) style with many rules based on a mix, and is a hybridization of Rueda de Cuba & North American dance styles, with some routines reflecting American culture (e.g. Coca-Cola, Dedo, Adios) which is not found in the traditional Cuban-style Rueda. The Los Angeles Salsa Style (LA style) is danced strictly on 1, in a slot \ line, using elements of various North American and stage dances. This helps prevent dancers from hitting other couples on a crowded dance floor. It is strongly influenced by the Latin Hustle, Swing, Argentine Tango, Mambo dancers from Mexico and Latin Ballroom dancing styles. LA
America's Ballroom Challenge by Jasmine Guy and Ron Montez. Hosted by Jean Louisa Kelly and Ron Montez. The 2009 season (which would have aired in 2010) was not produced. The 2010 season (which would have aired in 2011) was not produced. Prior to America's Ballroom Challenge, PBS was featuring "Championship Ballroom Dancing", also from the Ohio Star Ball, annually since 1980. The one-show event featured the final rounds of the International Standard and International Latin Styles of the competition with exhibitions in between usually by winners from other categories not shown on broadcast. America's Ballroom Challenge America's Ballroom Challenge is a competitive ballroom