Kathryn Schaffer is a Certified World Class Adjudicator holding Highly Commended fellow degrees in International Modern, International Latin, American Smooth and American Rhythm with the N.A.D.T.A. She also holds a Highly Commended Associate degree in International Standards with the I.S.T.D.
Ms. Schaffer is a former North American Champion and a former United States Champion in International Standard. She has represented the United States in several world competitions including those held in England, Denmark and Japan, and has been an honored member of the highly prestigious Blackpool International Team Match. While dancing with Victor Veyrasset, Kathryn was also the recipient of the Feather Award for "Most Popular Ballroom Dance Couple in North America ".
Since retiring from competition, Ms. Schaffer has maintained an extremely active schedule as an Adjudicator, Lecturer and Coach throughout the United States. When in Georgia, Kathryn coaches at the Atlanta Ballroom Dance Center.