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Savannah Dance Classic 2014
Report & Photos by Keith E. Gardenhire
The Savannah Dance Classic was an intimate cozy ballroom dance competition hosted by Mark Brock and David Medeiros.
Vilnius “on the fly!”
Report by Keith Todd
When Arunas Bizokas asked me if I could judge his event, The Vilnius Dance Festival, my first impulse was to decline because my schedule did not seem to allow for it. But on closer evaluation I realized that I could make it, albeit for only one day.
Amateur Ballroom at Blackpool
Report by Giampiero Giannico
Photos by Andrew Miller
Blackpool professional finalist, Giampiero Giannico reviews the 2014 Open British Amateur Ballroom Championships from Blackpool
Professional Smooth at Atlanta Open
Report by Pat Traymore
Photos by Park West
When Keith Todd asked me to write the American Smooth at Atlanta Open, I silently said inside of me “Oh no” because some of the American Smooth has gone so way out that if you didn’t hear the music, you wouldn’t recognize the dance.
Blackpool Exhibition Review
Report by Margaret Burns
Photos by Mark Gadsden
Overview
Eight couples were invited to compete this year at the prestigious Blackpool Invitational Exhibition Competition. One couple from Russia, one couple from Canada, two couples from South Africa and four couples from the United States.
Downtown but Upbeat!
The Atlanta Open 2014
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Park West
I’m a sucker for a downtown location and The Atlanta Open offers just that. Its venue, the Hyatt Regency, is in the center of Atlanta a vibrant city.
Impressions of the Open British Amateur Latin Championship
Report by Barbara Nagode Ambroze & Sasha Pust
Photos by Andrew Miller
This year, the report on British Open Amateur Latin Championship is written in cooperation by two ladies - Barbara Nagode Ambroz who focused on dance evaluation and Sasha Pust who focused on image.
Pro-Am Open Smooth Scholarships at Emerald Ball
Report by Didio Barrera
Action Photos by Decadance Photography
The “A” Pro/Am Smooth division had a strong semifinal round and in the end six talented young ladies were called for the final.