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Ohio Star Ball - Open Pro Rhythm
Report by Stephen Knight
Photographs by Park West
What can I say about the Ohio Star Ball being one of the largest events in the country running like a well-oiled machine from start to finish. The amount of talent that gathers at this event is exciting and totally electric for spectators and competitors alike.
Professional Rhythm
Report by Taliat Tarsinov
Photos by Stephen Marino
The professional competition in the American Rhythm category was small enough. Only 11 pairs started in the semifinal. There is an advantage of such small competitions in that judges have the ability to look at and analyze couples more closely.
Is It All About the People?
Ohio Star Ball 2015
Report by Didio Barrera
Photography by Park West
I always wonder what makes an exciting event. Is it the dancing or is it the amount of people that attend that make you come back over and over again? I think perhaps it might be a little bit of both, especially when an event is starting to make its reputation. However, at the end like at the Ohio Star Ball, the amount of people attending brings an energy to any event that is hard to replicate with anything else.
2015 WORLD 10-DANCE - LATIN SECTION
Report by Gary McDonald
Photography by Stephen Marino
The 2015 World 10 Dance was held in Key Biscayne Florida at the wonderfully organized Grand National Dance Championships. The venue was exquisite and the organizers payed the upmost attention to every fine detail that an event of this stature deserves. A huge “congratulations” must go out to Peter and Cassandra Schneider for organizing a flawless event and one that the United States can be very proud of.
Un Giorno, a San Jose: The Diamond Classic
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Shell Jiang
One-day competitions are very much the flavor of the day as more and more organizers want to climb aboard the NDCA schedule of recognized events. I was happy, therefore, to accept and invitation to officiate at the Diamond Classic, organized by Daniele Gozzi, Cecilia Giovacchini, Andrea Feraci and Iveta Pauryte.
It’s 10 Out of 10 for Grand Nationals 2015!
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Stephen Marino
There is always some thing special about a world championship and this year the Grand Nationals Championships was the proud host of the 2015 WDC World 10-Dance Championship. With the prestige a world championship instills into an event comes the responsibility of providing a first class venue and “championship” style experience for the couples arriving from around the world and their supporters.
A Bright Orange!
Orange County Dancesport 2015
Report by Didio Barrera
Photos by Charles Ryder Photography
The Orange County Dancesport Challenge, shone brightly this year with terrific competition for everyone. It was also the last stop before the finale of the Professional Star Ballroom Tour and so there was excitement for everyone participating, including the audience.
Chicago Harvest Moon On The Rise!
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Alliance Consulting
This year the Chicago Harvest Moon Ball, organized by Peter Minkov & Yulia Kornilova showed quite an upswing in entries, pulling in over 5,000. It was also at a new venue, the Westin Hotel, close to O’Hare Airport.