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Do you Believe in Magic?
“Do you believe in magic?” was this year’s them for the Millennium Dancesport Championships and how can you not, being so close to the “Magic Kingdom.” This year’s big move from Tampa, Florida to Orlando, Florida was a big move by the organizer (Michael Chapman) for the Millennium Dancesport Championships, but as if it was orchestrated with a wand the move went nice and easy with out a hitch.
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Report by: Didio Barrera
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Photos by: Alex Rowan DanceSport Photography
Open American Smooth Manhattan 2016
The Open American Smooth at the Manhattan Dancesport Championships delivered all that it was supposed to. With the absence of the Perzhu’s from the field this year, it could’ve been a very interesting year for this style. However, it hasn’t turned out that way. But with the excitement of both American Styles being danced at the Open British next year I hope that the dancers can push through the politics and challenge each other to bring the best and most innovative dancing to Blackpool.
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Report by: Maria Johnson
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Photos by: Charles Ryder
Millennium 2016 Open Professional Latin
Hello ladies and gentlemen, I would like to first recognize and congratulate Michael Chapman for throwing an amazing, incredible event. The room, decoration and attention to detail is not only a competition, it takes you on a journey and the energy in the room is quite something to experience.
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Report by: Corky Ballas
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Photos by: DanceSport Photogprahy
Yankee Classic Kicks off Star International Latin Tour
The Yankee Classic was the first official stop on this year’s Star International Latin Tour where the finalist couples are required to perform a solo routine of their choice and this was certainly a headline event this weekend.
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Report by: Keith Todd
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Photos by: Ryan Kenner Photography
Savannah Dance Classic 2016: Rising Star Professional Smooth
Yusimi Cruz and Erica Millarc (1111) won the Professional Rising Star American Smooth (W/T/F/VW) at the Savannah Dance Classic. Their Foxtrot was a joy to watch as Yusimi show a tremendous flair to the routine.
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Report by: Keith E. Gardenhire
A Hero’s Welcome to the Big 20! Colorado Star Ball 2016
This year it was the big 20th celebration for the Colorado Star Ball, and organizers Richard and Jennifer Booth went all the way out to make it a major celebration. Two World Professional Champions were invited to perform, World Professional Ballroom Champions, Arunas Bizukas & Katusha Demidova and World Professional Latin Champions, Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko.
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Report by: Didio Barrera
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Photos by: Charles Ryder
Savannah Dance Classic 2016: Professional Divisions
Saturday night at the Savannah Dance Class was breathtaking. From the Professional American Rhythm to the final Professional International Latin was scintillating to watch.
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Report by: Keith E. Gardenhire
Yankee Classic2015: World Masters Professional International Ballroom Championship
The Yankee Classic is one of my favorite competitions to attend, both as a competitor in the past, and now as a judge. This competition is one of the most prestigious events on the East Coast where lots of the USA’s best dancers take the floor every year.
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Report by: Darya Sushko
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Photos by: Ryan Kenner Photography