Emerald Ball 2016: Professional Ballroom 

By Beth Knoll

Photography by Mary Tweeddale 

Congratulations to Wayne and Donna Eng and their entire team for presenting yet another fabulous Emerald Ball.  This is the first time I’ve had the privilege of judging, and all I can say is WOW, what a spectacle.  The entire week was filled with amazing dancing at every level in every style. The Professional Ballroom was an excellent event featuring familiar faces, returning faces and new shining stars. The style is perched on the brink of exploding, something it’s needed to do for some time.

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Open Professional Rhythm: San Diego Beach Bash 2016 

Report by Wendy Johnson

Photography by Stephen Marino

It was with great pleasure that I judged San Diego Beach Bash organized by some of my favorite friends, Jon, Michael and Toni.  San Diego is dear to my heart as I lived 20 years in this beautiful city.  

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Open Professional Latin – Miami Vibe 2016

Report by Forrest Vance

Photography by Ryan Kenner

Hosted by Andrew Phillips, this competition was a beautiful event. As I appreciate old-world sophistication, the venue was great with beautiful, renovated rooms and a beautiful ballroom decorated and adorned with beautiful flowers. It was my pleasure to write the article on the Professional Latin, so here it is.

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Emmanuel & Liana Step Down!
Millennium Saturday night

Last night under the spell of “magic” and glamour Emanuel Pierre-Antoine & Liana Churilova stepped down as competitors and danced for the last time on the competition floor.

Open Professional Smooth from Ballroom Beach Bash 2016

Report by Anna Trebunskaya

Photography by Stephen Marino 

First, I want to congratulate Michael Mead, Tony Redpath and Jonathan Roberts for a fantastic weekend! It's the second year of the annual event and is already sporting an impressive 8000 entries. A+ for keeping it light, fun, and humorous while still maintaining a lot of quality Pro-Am, Amateur and Professional dancers.

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