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Fordney Foundation Junior and Youth Dance Series at the Ohio Star Ball's 40th Anniversary Celebration
In a previous edition of Dance Beat, the 40th Anniversary of the Ohio Star Ball in Columbus, Ohio that was held on November 16-20, 2017 was described in detail.
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Report by: Press Release
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Photos by: Alex Havasi (unless marked)
Blackpool Dance Festival U/21 Latin 2017
No other dance event in the world can compare. For 92 years, The Blackpool Dance Festival has brought the best dancers, leading specialists and adjudicators alike, from every continent, together to compete for the best audiences.
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Report by: Ekaterina Zakharoff
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Photos by: As marked
2017 Dance Passion Ball
Once upon a time, a mother who ran a small dance studio in Brooklyn, NY dreamed of creating a dance event where all children, including her own daughter, could nurture their passion for dance and share it with their community in a safe and supportive environment.
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Report by: Jessica Li
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Photos by: Yelena P Photography and E. Brodack
The Arnold Youth Classic - “A Dream Come True!”
The 13th Annual Arnold Youth Dancesport Classic at the 2017 Arnold Sports Festival, was held March 4-5th at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, OH.
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Report by: Susan McFerran
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Photos by: Paul Rutherford
Ohio Star Ball 2016 Junior I Latin & Ballroom
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Report by: Maria Kordit
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Photos by: Mary Tweeddale
Ohio Star Ball 2016 Fordney Foundation Team Matches
This was the 39th year of the Ohio Star Ball (OSB) held at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. Fordney Foundation was present to give the awards to the dancers who have been competing and accumulating points for 12 months.
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Report by: Fordney Foundation
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Photos by: Sandor "Alex" Havasi
Junior II Latin
This marked a “double” for the Washington based pair Erik Linder & Rickie Taylor....
1. Erik Linder & Rickie Taylor (WA) 1,1,1,1,2. Erik & Rickie are a very successful 10-dance couple. For me the Latin is their weaker style in that it is a little lacking in passion. I would also like to see more precise leg action from Rickie. That being said, I thought they were worthy winners today.
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Report by: Keith Todd
US National Youth Ballroom Championship
Report by Keith Todd
This was a very tight final with Rule 11 being used to separate 2nd and 3rd placements.