Butch Nelson [5107]
Details
| First name: | Butch |
|---|---|
| Last name: | Nelson |
| Birth name: | Nelson |
| Nickname: | |
| Previous Names: | Pro |
| Phonetic: | |
| Transliteral: |
 Butch Nelson |
| WSDC-ID: | 5107 |
| Allowed Divisions: | Advanced Novice Intermediate |
| Allowed Divisions (Leader): | Advanced |
| Allowed Divisions (Follower): | Novice Intermediate |
| Date of birth: | Pro |
| Age: | Pro |
| Country: | Pro |
| City: | Pro |
| Country of birth: | Pro |
| Social Media: | Pro |
Points/Event
4.87
84 total events
Current Event Streak
1
Max: 7 months in a row
Current Win Streak
0
Max: 4 in a row
Current Podium Streak
0
Max: 11 in a row
Events per month heatmap
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
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| 2024 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2011 | ||||||||||||
| 2010 | ||||||||||||
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2007 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
Most Successful Events
| 🥇 | Advanced | Summer Swing Classic | Aug 2015 | 1.25 |
| 🥇 | Intermediate | Dance Mardi Gras | Jul 2012 | 1.25 |
| 🥇 | Intermediate | DFW Pro Am Jam | May 2012 | 1.25 |
| 4th | Advanced | Floorplay New Years Swing Vacation | Dec 2017 | 1 |
| 🥉 | Advanced | SWINGAPALOOZA | Jun 2022 | 0.75 |
| 🥉 | Advanced | Novice Invitational | Mar 2015 | 0.75 |
| 🥇 | Masters | Wild Wild Westie | Jul 2018 | 0.625 |
| 🥇 | Masters | Atlanta Swing Classic | Oct 2017 | 0.625 |
| 🥇 | Masters | Sweetheart Swing Classic | Feb 2017 | 0.625 |
| 🥇 | Masters | USA Grand Nationals | May 2016 | 0.625 |
Best Partners
| 1. | Debi Mccreary | 19 pts | (3 events) | Avg: 6.33 pts/event |
| 2. | Laura Cancela | 18 pts | (2 events) | Avg: 9.00 pts/event |
| 3. | Adela Su | 18 pts | (3 events) | Avg: 6.00 pts/event |
| 4. | Nancy Winn | 16 pts | (2 events) | Avg: 8.00 pts/event |
| 5. | Paula Morris | 15 pts | (3 events) | Avg: 5.00 pts/event |
| 6. | Laura Thompson | 14 pts | (2 events) | Avg: 7.00 pts/event |
| 7. | Laura McCann | 11 pts | (2 events) | Avg: 5.50 pts/event |
| 8. | Anna Kondakova | 10 pts | (1 event) | Avg: 10.00 pts/event |
| 9. | Amanda Metcalf | 10 pts | (1 event) | Avg: 10.00 pts/event |
| 10. | Sarve Didar | 10 pts | (1 event) | Avg: 10.00 pts/event |
Stats
All Time |
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| Primary Role | Leader | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 409 | |
| Points Leader | 100.00% | 409 |
| Points Last 3 years | 12 | |
| Timeframe | 19years 3months | May 2006 - August 2025 |
| Wins | 28.57% | 24 |
| Placements | 83.33% | 70 |
| Finals | 1.15x | 84 |
| Events | 2.28x | 73 |
| Unique Events | 32 | |
Advanced | ||
| Points | 46.67% | 28 |
| Points Leader | 100.00% | 28 |
| Points Last 3 years | 1 | |
| Timeframe | 9years 2months | November 2013 - January 2023 |
| Wins | 7.14% | 1 |
| Placements | 64.29% | 9 |
| Finals | 1.00x | 14 |
| Events | 1.27x | 14 |
| Unique Events | 11 | |
Intermediate | ||
| Points | 100.00% | 30 |
| Points Leader | 100.00% | 30 |
| Points Last 3 years | 0 | |
| Timeframe | 10months | May 2012 - March 2013 |
| Wins | 33.33% | 2 |
| Placements | 66.67% | 4 |
| Finals | 1.00x | 6 |
| Events | 1.00x | 6 |
| Unique Events | 6 | |
Novice | ||
| Points | 287.50% | 46 |
| Points Leader | 100.00% | 46 |
| Points Last 3 years | 0 | |
| Timeframe | 3years 4months | May 2006 - September 2009 |
| Wins | 0.00% | 0 |
| Placements | 100.00% | 9 |
| Finals | 1.00x | 9 |
| Events | 2.25x | 9 |
| Unique Events | 4 | |
Masters | ||
| Points | 305 | |
| Points Leader | 100.00% | 305 |
| Points Last 3 years | 11 | |
| Timeframe | 11years 4months | April 2014 - August 2025 |
| Wins | 38.18% | 21 |
| Placements | 87.27% | 48 |
| Finals | 1.00x | 55 |
| Events | 2.20x | 55 |
| Unique Events | 25 | |
Butch Nelson is allowed to dance as a leader in the following divisions:
Advanced
Advanced
Butch Nelson is allowed to dance as a follower in the following divisions:
Novice Intermediate
Novice Intermediate
Advanced: 28 of 60 total points
| L | Orlando, Florida, United States - January 2023 | Final | 1 |
| L | Baton Rouge, LA - June 2022 Partner: Krista Vizcarra | 3rd | 3 |
| L | Orlando, Florida, United States - December 2017 Partner: Jennifer Norris | 4th | 4 |
| L | Jacksonville, FL, USA - September 2017 Partner: Gudrun Nyunt | 5th | 1 |
| L | Tampa, FL - February 2017 Partner: Larissa Thayane | 4th | 2 |
| L | Charlotte, NC - February 2017 | Final | 1 |
| L | Baton Rouge, LA - June 2016 Partner: Enola O'connor | 5th | 1 |
| L | Lake Geneva, IL - May 2016 | Final | 1 |
| L | Jacksonville, FL, USA - September 2015 | Final | 1 |
| L | St. Petersburg, FL - August 2015 Partner: Rose Duffy | 1st | 5 |
| L | Ft. Lauderdale, FL - July 2015 Partner: Jacqueline Lo | 4th | 2 |
| L | Houston, Texas, United States - March 2015 Partner: Emma Cormie | 3rd | 3 |
| L | Nashville, Tennesse, USA - January 2015 Partner: Lia Brown | 4th | 2 |
| L | Tampa Bay, FL, USA - November 2013 | Final | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 28 | ||
Intermediate: 30 of 30 total points
| L | Houston, Texas, United States - March 2013 Partner: Sharell Weeams | 2nd | 4 |
| L | St. Louis, Mo, USA - September 2012 Partner: Stacy Kay | 4th | 4 |
| L | New Orleans, LA - July 2012 Partner: Anna Kondakova | 1st | 10 |
| L | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA - July 2012 | Final | 1 |
| L | New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - June 2012 | Final | 1 |
| L | Dallas, TX - May 2012 Partner: Amanda Metcalf | 1st | 10 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Novice: 46 of 16 total points
| L | Dallas, TX - September 2009 Partner: Sarve Didar | 3rd | 10 |
| L | Houston, TX - May 2009 Partner: Taylor Harrell | 3rd | 10 |
| L | Houston, Texas, United States - March 2009 Partner: Tracy Metzger | 5th | 2 |
| L | Dallas, TX - September 2008 Partner: Tracy Staten | 4th | 6 |
| L | New Orleans, LA - July 2008 Partner: Claudette Berryhill | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Houston, TX - May 2008 Partner: Amber Fussell | 4th | 0 |
| L | Houston, TX - May 2007 Partner: Stacie Vainiunas | 5th | 4 |
| L | Dallas, TX - September 2006 Partner: Valerie Davis | 3rd | 4 |
| L | Houston, TX - May 2006 Partner: Carolyn Wilburn | 5th | 2 |
| TOTAL: | 46 | ||
Masters: 305 total points
| L | Jacksonville, FL, USA - August 2025 Partner: Dawn Sgarlata | 3rd | 1 |
| L | New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - June 2025 | Final | 1 |
| L | Nashville, Tennesse, USA - January 2025 Partner: Dawn Sgarlata | 1st | 6 |
| L | Tampa Bay, FL, USA - November 2023 Partner: Michele Dodaro | 1st | 3 |
| L | Baton Rouge, LA - June 2022 Partner: Brandi Caro | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Houston, Texas, United States - March 2019 | Final | 1 |
| L | Orlando, Florida, United States - January 2019 Partner: Laura Cancela | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Tampa Bay, FL, USA - August 2018 Partner: Adela Su | 1st | 6 |
| L | Dallas, TX, United States - July 2018 Partner: Susan Brown | 1st | 10 |
| L | Tampa, FL - February 2018 Partner: Susan Defelice | 3rd | 3 |
| L | Orlando, Florida, United States - December 2017 Partner: Debi Mccreary | 4th | 4 |
| L | Burbank, CA - November 2017 Partner: Laura Thompson | 3rd | 6 |
| L | Atlanta, GA, USA - October 2017 Partner: Rita Vine | 1st | 10 |
| L | Jacksonville, FL, USA - September 2017 | Final | 1 |
| L | Tampa Bay, FL, USA - August 2017 Partner: Laura McCann | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Dallas, TX, United States - July 2017 Partner: Angelia Hunter | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Baton Rouge, LA - June 2017 Partner: Christy Parker | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Tampa, FL - February 2017 Partner: Laura Cancela | 1st | 10 |
| L | Charlotte, NC - February 2017 Partner: Nancy Winn | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Nashville, Tennesse, USA - January 2017 Partner: Joann Podleski | 1st | 5 |
| L | Burbank, CA - November 2016 Partner: Kathryn Mongeau | 5th | 2 |
| L | Atlanta, GA, USA - October 2016 Partner: Nancy Winn | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Raleigh, NC, North Carolina, USA - September 2016 Partner: Beverly Solazzo | 2nd | 4 |
| L | New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - June 2016 | Final | 1 |
| L | Baton Rouge, LA - June 2016 Partner: Laura Bell | 4th | 2 |
| L | Atlanta, GA, GA, USA - May 2016 Partner: Susan Downs | 1st | 10 |
| L | Houston, TX - May 2016 Partner: Paula Morris | 1st | 5 |
| L | Lake Geneva, IL - May 2016 | Final | 1 |
| L | Orlando, FL, USA - March 2016 Partner: Annmarie Denis | 1st | 5 |
| L | Houston, Texas, United States - March 2016 Partner: Paula Morris | 1st | 5 |
| L | Reston, VA - March 2016 Partner: Lois Petersen | 5th | 2 |
| L | Tampa, FL - February 2016 Partner: Nancy Price | 2nd | 4 |
| L | Austin, TX, USa - January 2016 Partner: Roxanne Ware | 1st | 10 |
| L | Nashville, Tennesse, USA - January 2016 Partner: Julie Epplett | 1st | 10 |
| L | Burbank, CA - November 2015 Partner: Laura Thompson | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Herndon, VA - November 2015 Partner: Adela Su | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Atlanta, GA, USA - October 2015 Partner: Susy Fries | 1st | 5 |
| L | Tampa Bay, FL, USA - September 2015 Partner: Jasmine Williams | 1st | 5 |
| L | Jacksonville, FL, USA - September 2015 Partner: Debi Mccreary | 1st | 10 |
| L | St. Petersburg, FL - August 2015 Partner: Debi Mccreary | 1st | 5 |
| L | New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - June 2015 Partner: Debbie Tuttle | 3rd | 6 |
| L | Baton Rouge, LA - June 2015 Partner: Laura Bell | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Detroit, Michigan, USA - May 2015 Partner: Lois Petersen | 5th | 2 |
| L | Atlanta, GA, GA, USA - May 2015 Partner: Adela Su | 4th | 4 |
| L | San Diego, CA - May 2015 | Final | 1 |
| L | Houston, Texas, United States - March 2015 Partner: Paula Morris | 1st | 5 |
| L | Tampa, FL - February 2015 Partner: Laura McCann | 3rd | 3 |
| L | Austin, TX, USa - January 2015 Partner: Lois Petersen | 3rd | 6 |
| L | Nashville, Tennesse, USA - January 2015 Partner: Beverly Solazzo | 3rd | 3 |
| L | Dallas, Texas - December 2014 Partner: Diana Burkholder | 1st | 10 |
| L | Burbank, CA - November 2014 Partner: Jeanne Degeyter | 1st | 10 |
| L | Tampa Bay, FL, USA - November 2014 Partner: Dori Eden | 1st | 10 |
| L | Palm Springs, CA - August 2014 Partner: Sherry Shahan | 3rd | 3 |
| L | New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - June 2014 Partner: Debra DiCello | 2nd | 8 |
| L | Austin, TX, USa - April 2014 | Final | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 305 | ||