Oh What A Night!
Report by Chantal Leclerc
Photography by Decadance
The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota has always been one of my favorite hotels in the comp circuit and now with the multi million dollar renovations almost completed it will be hard to surpass. Add to this the personal touch of Larry and Dianne Dean as comp organizers and you get the best of both worlds. Spacious and luxurious rooms and surrounding, a well run comp that allows for students to enjoy the evenings, sumptuous food and a ballroom that was literally in bloom! No wonder the competitors showed up! The Florida State Championships had the most professional entries since being held at the Breakers Hotel!
The Pro/Am categories were also well attended and here are some of the dancers who caught my attention: