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The Dancer from Inside Part II
First you have to accept your wish to give people access to your inner world. You are going to get out of the shadow and become more vulnerable (but just on the dance floor).
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Report by: Maxim Arkhipenko
Open Professional Latin from Holiday Classic 2017
Dance at its utmost height is rather felt than understood. It is brought to life by dancers communicating with each other, connecting with music being played and experienced by everyone witnessing the moment.
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Report by: Hanna Karttunnen
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Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
Open Pro-Am Latin Scholarships at Ohio
The Open Pro-Am Latin at the Ohio Star Ball was terrific, all categories were fantastic, the talent and quality of the heats were excellent.
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Report by: Didio Barrera
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Photos by: Dancesport Photography
Open Pro Rhythm from Holiday Classic 2017
Elena Grinenko reviews the finalists from the Open Rhythm.
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Report by: Elena Grinenko
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Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
Like Taking a Knee at a Football Game!
Open Pro-Am Rhythm Scholarships – Ohio 2017
Is breaking on any other beat than the “2” beat in mambo an act of protest to something that is totally unnatural when dancing mambo and if so, is it the equivalent to the players taking the knee at a football game as protest?
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Report by: Didio Barrera
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Photos by: Dancesport Photography
Open Professional Smooth from Ohio Star Ball 2017
What an amazing event the Ohio Star Ball was this year! Congratulations to Sam Sodano for forty years of success!
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Report by: Edward Simon
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Photos by: Dancesport Photography
Kings Ball Open Professional Ballroom 2017
The Kings Ball was a first for me, and I was impressed with how the organizers have created a wonderfully welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all competitors, whether amateur or professional.
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Report by: Charlotte Jorgensen
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Photos by: Ryan Kenner Photography
North America, USA, Canada – The World!
North American Imperial Star Ball 2017
The North American Championships are back! The venerable North American Championships, once a staple of the US Dance Circuit, has been reinvented by its new owners as the North American Imperial Star Ball and those new owners bring a “world” of experience.
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Report by: Keith Todd
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Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography