As reported in the current Australian Dance Review from a lecture and Seminar by Toni Redpath.
There is a move on to drop the word American from the American Smooth and also Rythm. This is because of the increase in participation by Russia and in Asia.
Looking from the outside, if the style was called Russian Smooth and was being introduced in America it would possibly be a good idea to drop the word Russian and leave it as Smooth and Rhythm. It would be even better if it was called The International Style Of Smooth and Rhythm. Who agrees.