Philadelphia Spreads Its Love!
Philadelphia Dancesport Festival
 
Report by Didio Barrera
Dance Photos by Ryan Kenner Photography

The Philadelphia DanceSport Festival this year was moved from the Airport to the center of the city of Philadelphia (Downtown), a terrific move in my opinion by the organizer, Chuck Danza. I have been to Philadelphia so many times. 

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Open Professional Ballroom at SFO

Report by Tomas Atkocevicious
Photos by Park West

The Open Professional Ballroom at San Francisco Open this year was a huge success to three fabulous organizers - Stephan & Denise Krauel and Rex Lewis. Saturday night was sold out, the atmosphere was amazing and as usual at SF Open an evening opening ceremony with all competitors marching on made the competition even more special.

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San Francisco Open
Professional Championship Latin

Report by Daniele Gozzi
Photos by Park West

I would like to congratulate Stephan, Denise and Rex for organizing a great competition in a wonderful venue. The San Francisco Open is the Bay areas main event and I was happy to be asked to write about the Professional Latin.

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SFO Back on Track!

Report by Keith Todd
Action photos by Park West

With over 5,500 entries this year, The San Francisco Open, organized by Stephan & Denise Krauel and Rex Lewis, is certainly back on track following a couple of leaner years. 

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The Crown Jewell of Dancesport

The Crown Jewel of the Triple Crown series of competitions was going on this weekend at the Turnberry Isle Hotel and Resort in Aventura Florida.  Gorgeous location, first class service,  like all Triple Crown events.  I will tell you more at length later, but want to catch you up on the highlights of the comp.

Open Rhythm winners were Nazar Norrov & Irina Kudryashova, it was an easy victory for them, first in all dances.  No more ruffled skirt for Irina,  she was  wearing a new style dress which looked beautiful on her.  Also sporting a new look was second place couple, Stephen Smyth & Viktoriya Kleyman.  Viktoriya wore her hair down and looked very free.  3rd place to Sandor Shtefil & Aleksandra Barsukov. Open Theater Arts went to a newer couple fron NY,  Daniel Enskat & Ahoy Wonpat-Borja.  Ahoy is a lovely dancer full of grace and lovely to watch, Daniel lifts her very easily but could use some help with movement. Open Showdance was awarded to Kyle & Allie Spinder who have been climbing up lately and very deservedly.  They have strong technical skills in Ballroom, a lost art these days, and a clean presentation.  They also won the Open Smooth, but came in 2nd in the RS to Sergy Barsukov & Maria Sidnjova.  I'll tell you more in this as well later. The RS Rhythm winners were Vicente Martinez & Megan Murphy they won all dances and 2nd place went to Shador Shtefil & Alexandra Barsukov. A fun event took place in the ballroom Saturday night as part of the "Expect the Unexpected" theme of Triple Crown events.  A mixed Pro comp where dancers have to try on a new partner and do not know which dance they will be performing.  We have seen quite a few interestings partnerships and moves over the past year but last night was a lot of fun watching Sergy Barsukov and Vladmir Kosarev taking turns leading in Bolero and Mambo to go on and win $1,000!  You can watch for yourselves ... Always a great weekend with Larry and Dianne Dean, their next competition is Florida State in Sarasota July 29- August 3rd, I won't miss it!