About Chris Williams
About Chris Williams
Chris Williams is a ballroom dancer from Lake Jackson, Texas. He has been dancing for fourteen years and competing for nine. Chris has always been drawn to ballroom dancing because of the chemistry and connection on the dance floor as well as the glamour, imagination, artistry, expression and creativity involved. He believes ballroom dancing is a valuable lifetime social skill. It is a skill to be learned, practiced, enjoyed and pleasured. Chris teaches all ages at the the Lake Jackson Recreation Center. Highlights in his career include recognition from Dancing with the Stars Pros Derek and Julianne Hough and lessons from Valentin and Maks Chmerkovskiy.
More importantly, Chris enjoys working with others from beginner to advanced. His main focus is to make you feel confident, inspire and push you to be the best you can be on and off the dance floor. Ballroom dance offers a variety of elements and he's excited to share them with you!
Chris dances International Latin, American Smooth and American Rhythm ballroom styles. Along with dancing, Chris has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. However, his main focus is and has always been dance. He has also studied Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Bollywood and Hip-Hop.
Awards Include:
- 1st in Amateur Open Gold Latin @ Gulf Coast Stars Tournament (2013)
- 4th in Pre-Champ @ Louisiana Gumbo Dancesport Championships (2012)
- 1st in Pre-Champ @ at Sapphire Dancesport Championships (2012)
- 2nd in Amateur Open @ Sapphire Dancesport Championships (2011)
- 1st in Amatuer Open Latin @ Gulf Coast Stars Tournament (2011)
w/ partner Megan Bryant
He has also won and placed in other categories of Latin Ballroom and American Rhythm.
Chris with Val Chmerkovskiy from
Dancing with the Stars
Chris with Derek and Julianne Hough from
Dancing with the Stars