During their competitive career, Jean-Marc and France trained with the top coaches in Canada, the United States, and England. They represented Canada as amateurs for ten years, winning major amateur titles in both ballroom and Latin.
Jean-Marc and France turned professional in 1986 and went on to represent Canada internationally for twelve years, competing in world-class competitions in over 25 countries and entering more than 15 World Championships, winning many major world titles in both ballroom and Latin. They retired from professional competitive dancing in 1998.
Since their retirement from competition, Jean-Marc and France have continued their weekly international travel schedule. In addition to performing their acclaimed 10-dance professional shows, they are in demand as world-class adjudicators and as choreographers for elite competitive dancers.
Their resumé also includes hundreds of television performances, beginning with Canadian television in 1976 and continuing with appearances in the Unites States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Recent film credits include performances in the motion picture Dance with Me, featuring Vanessa Williams and Chayanne.
Amateur Titles
- 1977 - 1979 - Canadian Province of Quebec Champions in Social Dancing
- 1980 - 1981 - Canadian Basic and Standard Champions, International Style
- 1982 - 1987:
5-time Undefeated Canadian Latin and 10-dance Champions
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
Professional Titles
- 1987 - 1998:
10-time Undefeated Canadian Latin Champions
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
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