Ballroom Icon Rudi Trautz recieves Germanys’ highest honor

German professional ballroom dance phenomenon Rudolf Trautz recieved the German Cross of Merit in a festive ceremony last week.

Will anyone in his country hold as many titles ever again? — Probably not.

His influence at the time was immense, particularly on the Latin dance style, which was still evolving. In 1964, he and his wife at the time Mechtild left home, job and security to pursue their passion.
Dance!  Congratulations!!!

 

dancing paso doble around 1969

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