The Road to STARdom: Exclusive with Nazar Norov

Interview by Maria Kordit

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“The Little Mouse Will Never Stop Searching”

This month’s Pro-Am Spotlight is one of Canada’s most successful pro-am competitors, Joanne Kay Smith, from Toronto.  Joanne’s specialty is American Smooth and together with teacher and professional partner Sharon Levitt, she has won almost all major pro-am championships in the USA including Ohio Star Ball.

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Andrei & Elena, not just Trying they are the Tri-State Championships!

Report by Didio Barrera

Photography by Ryan Kenner

A year ago Andrei & Elena bought the Tri-State Championships, it was and still is a well-attended competition in the north east of the USA.  With the USA being the melting pot of all countries and races, it is reassuring to see Andrei & Elena, who came to the USA from Russia with the hope of attaining a better life able to be among other things, the organizers of a successful competition here.

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NYDF Professional Smooth 

Report by Igor Litvinov

Photography by Ryan Kenner 

This year, 2016, marks the beginning of new history in the running of the prestigious New York Dance Festival.  Under the new ownership of the legendary couple Eugene and Maria, many things were changed and improved or even invented to make this event more special and unique.  But my job is to cover only the Pro Smooth division and I have to say I was very impressed by the quality and strength of all the couples.

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WCO Rising Star Latin 2016

Report by Nadia Eftedal

Photography by Alliance Consulting 

Congratulations to the organizers of the Windy City Open for another successful year!  With warm hospitality, a convenient hotel and a panel of the most exquisite judges (wink,wink) this competition offers all the amenities one would desire for an enjoyable weekend. Therefore, it was no surprise that we saw support from all parts of the country and especially the Chicago area which made for some very nice professional events.

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