Pamela Licht Kazimir

Pamela has been an instructor at Rogers Dancesport Center for almost 10 years. Her training in the studio began at the age of nine. Having also trained in other dance forms, she was an original member of the New Jersey Tap Ensemble and received a BFA in Dance from Montclair State University.

Pamela's competitive training has been in both the International and American Styles. She was a 2001 World Mambo Finalist and ranked 4th in the 2004 United States Professional American 9-Dance division.

With former partner, Azamat Evgamukov, Pamela has won several Rising Star competitions including the Manhattan Dancesport Championship, the Holiday Dance Classic, and La Classique De Quebec in Montreal. In 2008 they were United States Professional Rising Star American Rhythm Finalist as well as silver medalists in the 2008 World Professional Salsa Championship held in Puerto Rico.

During the 2010 Comepetitive Season Pamela, with former partner David Hannigan, won several Rising Star American Smooth Events.

Along with her competitive accomplishments, Pamela has also taken her judging exams in the Theater Arts, American Smooth, and International Ballroom styles passing highly commended.

She is also currently an adjunct professor at Montclair State University teaching their

245-Dance Class on World Dance: Latin Dancing section.