U.S National Youth Latin Championship 2014

Report by Vibeke Toft
Action photos by Laura Johnson Photography

Placing first in Cha Cha, Paso and Jive and as such the U.S National Youth Champions for 2014 Briant Leytman and Nino Dzneladze. A beautiful couple with a mature approach to their dancing. I like their choreography and style, which is based on great traditional Latin American dancing. Great potential for continued future success as they work on sound fundamental Latin principals.

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US National Amateur Latin Championship

Report by Katatzyna Kozak
Action photos by Laura Johnson Photography

What an amazing competition! From the opening ceremony all the way to the end of the event the atmosphere in the ballroom was just electric. These young dancers were simply spectacular. It was truly a pleasure to watch them and to judge them.

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Open Professional Smooth at Vegas Open

Report by Toni Redpath
Action photos  by Chis Hansen Photography

On an opening note, the Vegas Open Dance Challenge was a wonderful event and the organizers Mikal, Maria and Paul go out of their way to make sure that everybody involved had a terrific time during the entire competition. I want to congratulate them in running yet another successful event.

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US National Amateur Standard Championships

Report by Urs Geisenhainer
Action Photos by Laura Johnson Photography

Provo, is for me the best place to hold this event. The venue was filled with an enthusiasm that vibrated from the dance savvy, knowledgeable crowd. Combine this with the event’s first-class organizers, officials, and the fantastic convention center at BYU, this year’s Championship again provided another outstanding atmosphere for dance!

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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."