Kiwi Classic - 2015

Press Release from Wendy Johnson, Organizer
Photos by Point View Photography

The Capezio Kiwi Dance Classic was a huge success in Auckland NZ. This was our 4th year and entries were bigger and better with dancers from Colorado and Hawaii USA, Sydney and Perth Australia, and NZ.

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Sarasota Challenge – The One-Day event that could!

Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Dancesport Photography

I attend very few one-day events, but I had heard great things about Sid Pocius’ one-day event in Sarasota.  So when I was invited, I was pleased to see that my calendar allowed me to go. 

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Five Main Reasons to Go to Blackpool Dance Festival
(the perspective of a first timer)

“I loved Blackpool! There was always great time to watch the other dancers. It felt like you earned it when you were called to the next round, even when you didn’t, you still felt great.” Lyubov Morgan

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Surfing USA!
San Diego Beach Bash

Report by Didio Barrera
Photos by Stephen Marino (unless marked)

The first San Diego Beach Bash was a complete blast, the “surfing USA” and Beach Boys party atmosphere separated it from any other event in the USA, while featuring some excellent dancing in a friendly and non-threatening environment.

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The People have chosen…. Nazar & Irina!

Check out the Peoples' Choice Videos in our Video Section

The People's Choice competition, hosted by Forrest Vance, held this weekend in Scottsdale continued its tradition of having the audience vote for their favorite couples in a Grand Slam kind of event where the Champion of each Pro category compete against each other with one of their number. 

This year, the returning favorites, Artem & Inna, were overturned by first time attendees Nazar & Irina.  An unfortunate encounter with the carpet while performing their QS might have caused this result, but in any case, Nazar & Irina were this year's recipients of the People's choice gold medallion sponsored  by Hamra Jewelery.  Congratulations!

The Open Pro finals were of high caliber, and were all dominated by the winners, all of them placing first in all dances.   In their last chance to compete before heading to Blackpool, Artem & Inna placed first in the Ballroom followed by Nick Cheremukhin & Viktorija.  

The Rhythm went to Nazar & Irina, 2nd place went to Danus Jaksevicius & Yuki Haraguchi.  

The Latin Sergey Kvashin & Olga Ginsburg and the Smooth to Peter & Alexandra Perzhu.  You can watch the clips and see if you agree with the people's choice!

Look for more on this event coming up shortly with reports from Melissa Dexter, Eddie Stutts and Iliya Reyzin.