NYDF Professional Smooth 

Report by Igor Litvinov

Photography by Ryan Kenner 

This year, 2016, marks the beginning of new history in the running of the prestigious New York Dance Festival.  Under the new ownership of the legendary couple Eugene and Maria, many things were changed and improved or even invented to make this event more special and unique.  But my job is to cover only the Pro Smooth division and I have to say I was very impressed by the quality and strength of all the couples.

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WCO Rising Star Latin 2016

Report by Nadia Eftedal

Photography by Alliance Consulting 

Congratulations to the organizers of the Windy City Open for another successful year!  With warm hospitality, a convenient hotel and a panel of the most exquisite judges (wink,wink) this competition offers all the amenities one would desire for an enjoyable weekend. Therefore, it was no surprise that we saw support from all parts of the country and especially the Chicago area which made for some very nice professional events.

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Vegas Open Throws a “7”

Report by Keith Todd

Photos by Chris Hanson  

In the game of “craps, ” which I have never played, I believe the object of the game is to “throw a 7.” Here in Las Vegas, craps is a popular game and the Vegas Open certainly threw a “7” again this year. Held once again over the first weekend of March at the Luxor Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Vegas Open is organized by Mikal Watkins, Maria Hansen & Paul Holmes. Las Vegas has proved to be a very popular location for dance competitions and it is not hard to understand why.

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Pro Ballroom at Windy City 2016

Report by Anna Mikhed

Photos by Alliance Consulting 

I thoroughly enjoyed adjudicating The Windy City Open! Very friendly fun competition in a beautiful hotel with a great team of organizers and staff! The Professional Open Ballroom division was represented by couples from California, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Nevada, Taiwan. 6 couples made it from Semi to the Final.

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“I could have danced all night……..”

And it was just as well, because Saturday was a marathon at the Atlanta Open!