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More Entries at Southern States Than Ever Before The Southern State Championship ended last night on a high note, the organizer Larry and Dianne Dean, announced that it was their biggest number of entries at this competition in 30 years!  They also recognize some of the people who have contributed throughout the years in helping the comp grow, last night Mrs. Jackie Rodgers received the "Frank Reagan Award".  This award was created to honor Mr. Reagan's memory and to honor the recipients.  Congratulations!

"Without dance, what's the point?

The Pro competitions continued in the evening and made it a successful weekend for 2 couples in particular.  Adding to their win in the Open Rhythm, Stephen Smyth & Vicktoriya Kleyman also won the Open Smooth, first in all dances.   The other couple was Craig Smith & Micheline , who made their trip from Hong Kong worth while by adding to their Showdance victory.  Craig & Micheline went on to win the Open Theater Arts and the Open Grand Championship. In the Open Latin, the two top couples were Serguey Samchynsky & Yuliya Besarab and Jake Davies & Alyona Kalinina, but the victory went to Serguey & Yuliya as they went on to win all dances.
"I dance, therefore I am."

US National Junior II Latin Championship

Report by Gary McDonald
Action Photos by Laura Johnson Photography

The United States National Junior 2 Championships started as a four round event filled with talented young dancers who represented all areas of the United States. The quality of dancing from all of these young competitors certainly paints a bright picture for the future of Latin dancing in this country.

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“Spring” It On!
ABC US National Amateur Championships

Report by Didio Barrera
Action photography by Laura Johnson Photography

This year the American Ballroom Company’s US National Amateur Championships excelled in the Open Latin division and with perfect weather outside this venue in Provo, Utah also became a heavenly paradise for lovers of some spring time in the  snowy Rocky Mountains.

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Professional Open Ballroom - St. Louis Star Ball

Report by Stephen Hannah
Photos by Decadance Photography

From a judging point of view, we have to judge many different levels. Timing, posture, partnership, rhythmic qualities, masculine, feminine, lead and follow. This is not all but some of the main points that could very well decide the outcome in final placings. There were Very different styles on show in this final, each couple having very distinctive styles to be assessed.

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Vegas Open Comes of Age

Report by Keith Todd
Action Photography by Chris Hansen Photography

I believe I have attended every Vegas Open (or Vegas Showdown as it was originally named) since its inception.  This year I believe the event came of age!  It was larger than it has ever been with about 6,500 entries, but it is not only the entry count that measures a competition in my view. 

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