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World-Class Ballroom Spectacular Comes to Haiti
Report & Photos by Patrice Tanaka
The dazzling “Ballroom Spectacular,” on February 1st featuring performances by U.S. and World ballroom champions at the beautiful Karibe Hotel & Convention Center in Petionville, Haiti was a “first” for the country.
This first-ever showcase of ballroom champions was organized by World Rhythm Champion Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine, a native of Haiti, and was attended by 600+ members of the country’s social elite, including top government officials.
Le Chic De La Danse
Report by Brian Puttock
Photos by GSR Studio www.gsrstudio.ca
My congratulations go to Alain Doucet, Anik Jolicouer, Francis Lafreniere and Claudia Primeau, organizers of the Le Chic De Las Danse.
I was very happy to accept the invitation to adjudicate at this competition and I was looking forward to spending the weekend with many Canadian friends.
WDSF! A Work in Progress!
Report by Didio Barrera
Last year I attended a number of WDSF events in many different venues, including the second largest of the Olympic affiliated games in the world, the World Games held last year Cali Colombia and organized by the IOC. Although I tend to be more on the side of the art (Dance) rather than the sport, I find it incredible how far this organization has taken Dancesport as an “official” Olympic sport.
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World Dancesport Series Pro-am Rhythm Scholarships Report by Didio Barrera The World Pro/Am Dancesport Series Rhythm divisions at the Ohio Star Ball were excellent, there were plenty of couples and all heats were huge, but it is not the amount but the quality of the dancing that made it special for me.
Magnolia Dancesport Challenge 2013 More Than Doubles in Size!
Report by Suzanne Nyemchek
Photos by Alliance Consulting
Word must have gotten out about what a well-run, fun competition Magnolia Dancesport is. Entries were up in a big way this year. Kelly Vuyovich and Scott Lappin host a warm and friendly event, during the nicest time of the year, right in the heart of New Orleans. This year’s venue was the wonderful W Hotel just blocks away from Bourbon Street and directly across from Harrah’s.
World Pro/Am Dancesport Series Latin Championships
Held at the Ohio Star Ball
Report by Didio Barrera
Photos by Dance Beat
I was pleasantly surprised that all the Pro/Am Scholarships had great attendance and in some cases terrific dancing. In the “C” Latin division we had some interesting happenings the most impressive occurrence for me was the tremendous improvement of Lisa Lowery dancing with Radek Wiatrowoski who placed second in every dance and totally deserved this position.
Holiday Classic Professional Rhythm
Report by Elena Grinenko
Photos by Park West
1. Peter & Alexandra Perzhu 1,1,1,1,1
A very beautiful couple to look at. I always admire the way this couple looks. Everything is done to the littlest details: dresses, hair, make up. I'm my opinion that’s how champions should look. Their dancing is very solid, but I think they should also work on adding more personality to their dancing and everything will fall in place.
Party On! The Holiday Classic 2013
Report by K. Todd
Photos by Park West
In my opinion, as one of the last competitions of the calendar year, the Holiday Classic grew to its current status of one of the largest competitions in the USA by promoting the “Party” atmosphere of the season. Some of the farewell parties of yesteryear are still remembered with awe.