Jean-Marc Genereux
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| Jean-Marc Généreux | |
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| Born |  Canada |
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| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Spouse | France Mousseau (1987-Present) |
| Children | Jean-Francis (b. 1996) Francesca (b. 1999) |
Jean-Marc Généreux is a ballroom dance champion and choreographer.
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[edit] Biography
Jean-Marc met his partner and wife while ballroom dancing in Quebec, Canada. They competed successfully as amateurs starting in 1977, and then professionally in 1986, in the Latin and 10-dance dancesport divisions, and retired in 1998.[1]
They have been featured dancers on the PBS series Championship Ballroom Dancing and most recently, were guest choreographers on the Fox dance competition-reality show So You Think You Can Dance.[2] They were also featured dancers on the big screen in the film Dance with Me, starring Vanessa L. Williams. Also, Jean Marc played a "Smarmy Old Man" in the ballroom dance film Shall We Dance, starring Jennifer Lopez.[3]
[edit] Marriage and children
Jean-Marc married his dance partner, France Mousseau, and they had their first child, Jean-Francis, in 1996, and their second, Francesca, in 1999. Their daughter, Francesca, suffers from Rett Syndrome; Jean-Marc and France work with others to raise awareness and money around this rare neurological condition.[4]
[edit] Awards
[edit] Amateur Titles
- Canadian Province of Quebec Champions in Social Dancing, 1977 - 1979[5]
- Canadian Basic and Standard Champions, International Style, 1980 - 1981
- 5-time Undefeated Canadian Latin and 10-dance Champions, 1982 - 1987
- 5-time Undefeated North American Latin and 10-dance Champions
- 3-time Peter Allan Award Latin Champions, England
- 4-time Latin Champions and Grand Champions, United States Ballroom Championships
- Winners, British Youth Latin American Championship, Blackpool
[edit] Professional Titles
- 10-time Undefeated Canadian Latin Champions, 1987 - 1998[6]
- 4-time Undefeated North American Champions
- 2-time Asian-Pacific Champions
- 2-time Winners, Challenge of the Continent
- Winners, Ohio Star Ball Open Latin Championship
- 3rd place, Overall Title, World 10-dance Championships
- Winners, Latin Title, World 10-dance Championships
[edit] References
[edit] See also
- DanceSport World Champions (Ten Dance)
- So You Think You Can Dance (Season 2)
- So You Think You Can Dance (Season 3)
[edit] External links
- Jean Marc Genereux at the Internet Movie Database
- Jean Marc Genereux at Fox So You Think You Can Dance
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| NAME | Jean-Marc Genereux |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Ballroom dance champion and choreographer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Canada |
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