Let’s talk about that O1 Visa
21 Jul 2016Let’s talk about that O1 Visa
In the 2015 United States National Championships - Open and Rising Star Professional events - there were over 70 professionals who were at that time on the O-1B visa.
Today, most ballroom dancers and dance teachers who are from outside the United States came here legally under the non-immigrant visa category of O-1 which is for individuals who have demonstrated “extraordinary abilities”. As many of you are already aware, changes by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) in regard to the O1 are having a serious impact on our industry. We understand that it is not just our industry, but all O1’s. But the changes are taking a drastic toll on the dance industry.*
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- Report by: Anonymous
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Emerald Ball 2016 Open Pro Smooth
20 Jul 2016Emerald Ball 2016 Open Pro Smooth
The Smooth this year at Emerald Ball was an exciting battle once again. Although one couple emerged on top, all of the couples had a range of placements in each dance. The marks ranged from first through sixth for most couples in EVERY dance.
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- Report by: JT Thomas
- Photos by: Mary Tweeddale
Thoughts about Emerald Ball 2016
19 Jul 2016Thoughts about Emerald Ball 2016
My name is Lois Fein. I am hooked on this world of ballroom dance. I am the “Am” in the Pro-Am B2, C and Senior Silver Categories of Rhythm and Smooth.
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The Georgia DanceSport competition was held at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North hotel in Atlanta, GA. This tournament is one of the steps in bringing back ballroom amateur dancing to the Atlanta area. This tournament was organized by Mark Garber and Holly Iyer.
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- Report by: Keith E. Gardenhire
Open Pro-Am Scholarships – Emerald Ball
16 Jul 2016In the Open A, Natalie Crandall w/ Decho Kraev was the victor.
Natalie won all dances with the majority of 1st places. 2nd in all was Isabella Libertore w/ Charles Cunningham who picked up some 1st places in all dances and for the rest had mostly 2nd’s and 3rd’s. Only judge Eugene Katsevman did not favor her, awarding 4 6th places and a 4th.
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- Report by: Keith Todd