Open Professional Smooth from Ballroom Beach Bash 2016
Report by Anna Trebunskaya
Photography by Stephen Marino
First, I want to congratulate Michael Mead, Tony Redpath and Jonathan Roberts for a fantastic weekend! It's the second year of the annual event and is already sporting an impressive 8000 entries. A+ for keeping it light, fun, and humorous while still maintaining a lot of quality Pro-Am, Amateur and Professional dancers.
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Getting the “Vibe” in Miami Beach! Miami Vibe 2016
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Ryan Kenner
It is always a treat to attend a competition in your hometown and for me, Miami Vibe offers just such a treat. Its venue, The Eden Roc Hotel, is barely ten minutes from my residence. And what a venue this is! The Eden Roc is a MIMO masterpiece, designed by Morris Lapidus and completed in 1955. It has been lovingly restored, keeping all of its original flavor. I was very lucky this year to be housed in the fully renovated ocean tower and I could literally hear the Atlantic surf if I opened my windows.
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“Flying Sharks, Batman!” It’s the Beach Bash!
21 Jun 2016“Flying Sharks, Batman!” It’s the Beach Bash!
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Stephen Mario
Flying Sharks, judges in deck chairs, competitors fanned with palm fronds while having their feet massaged, bathing suits matched with formal wear – where else could I be but the San Diego Beach Bash! Organizers, Michael Mead, Toni Redpath & Jonathan Roberts have brought their own brand of “California wackiness” to the ballroom and it seems to be working. Only in their second year, this event exploded to over 8,000 entries this year. Oh, by the way, just to appease the animal activists – the flying shark was not real!
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Colorado Star Ball 2016
18 Jun 2016Last Working Day in Colorado!
The last day at the Colorado Star Ball was focused on the Ballroom style of dancing but three professional competitions took place - the Showdance, Open Rhythm and Open Ballroom. Although the room was not as full as the previous night, plenty of local spectators showed up for the experience.
