Farm roots
Both were born and raised on family farms in Idaho—Travis near Boise and Jaimee in Idaho Falls.
Our Story / From Idaho to the world
From Idaho
to the world.
Internationally acclaimed professional American Smooth and Theatre Arts champions, Travis and Jaimee Tuft are known for exceptional artistry, championship-level achievement, and a passion for sharing the magic of dance.
01 / Two beginnings
Different paths.
One partnership.
Both born and raised on family farms in Idaho, Travis and Jaimee found ballroom through very different paths. Travis, originally from Boise, began dancing at fourteen in a once-a-week social ballroom class. Jaimee, from Idaho Falls, began classical ballet at five before discovering competitive ballroom in high school.
Their individual journeys brought them together at Brigham Young University as members of the prestigious BYU Ballroom Dance Company. Travis graduated with a degree in Spanish. Jaimee earned a degree in Mathematics and later a Master's degree in Mathematics from Montclair State University.
02 / The shared career
One partnership.
Every stage.
Different beginnings
Travis entered a weekly social ballroom class at fourteen. Jaimee began classical ballet at five and discovered competitive ballroom in high school.
A shared company
Their paths came together as members of the prestigious BYU Ballroom Dance Company.
The partnership begins
After marrying, they began competing together and immediately made their mark in American Smooth.
Undefeated champions
They became undefeated U.S. Amateur American Smooth Champions before turning professional.
World and U.S. titles
Their record includes World and U.S. Professional American Smooth, World Professional Cabaret, U.S. Theatrical Arts, U.S. Rising Star Smooth, and Ohio Star Ball Professional Smooth, Showdance, and Cabaret championships.
The work continues
They teach, coach, and perform across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
03 / Two foundations
Distinct training.
A shared language.
Travis Tuft / Boise, Idaho
Ballroom from
fourteen.
Travis began in a once-a-week social ballroom class at fourteen. His path led to the BYU Ballroom Dance Company, where dance became both a serious discipline and the foundation of his future professional partnership with Jaimee.
- Raised on an Idaho family farm
- BYU Ballroom Dance Company
- Degree in Spanish
Jaimee Tuft / Idaho Falls, Idaho
Ballet precision.
Ballroom expression.
Jaimee began classical ballet at five and discovered competitive ballroom in high school. She continued her training with the BYU Ballroom Dance Company while pursuing an exceptional academic path in Mathematics.
- Classical ballet from age five
- Degree in Mathematics
- Master's from Montclair State
04 / Iconic stages
Beyond the competition floor.
Their acclaimed show numbers have led to guest performances for Crystal Cruises and repeated live appearances with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Their work has reached the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, the Kremlin in Moscow, and the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
Crystal CruisesPhiladelphia OrchestraEmpress BallroomThe KremlinHofburg Palace
05 / Still moving
Technical excellence. Theatrical imagination. Genuine partnership.
Today, Travis and Jaimee continue to inspire dancers through teaching, coaching, and performances across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Whether competing, performing, or working with students, they bring the same qualities that have defined their remarkable career—from Idaho farm life to championship podiums and some of the world's most celebrated stages.
Next / The record