James Sladky (March 16, 1947 – November 9, 2017) was an American competitive ice dancer.

[1] With his skating partner, Judy Schwomeyer, he became a four-time World medalist (silver in 1970; bronze in 1969, 1971, 1972) and five-time U.S. national champion (1968–1972).

[5] They finished on the podium at four World Championships, (winning silver in 1970 and bronze in 1969, 1971, and 1972).

[7] Together with Ludington, Schwomeyer/Sladky created the Yankee Polka compulsory dance.

They were inducted into the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1991.