Open Pro Rhythm
Open Pro Rhythm
Andre & Natalie Paramonov
Andre & Natalie Paramonov
Jang & Adele Don
Jang & Adele Don
Tomas Vasiek & Vitalija Tymova
Tomas Vasiek & Vitalija Tymova
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Artem & Gynny Shiller were fourth in all dances. At first sight in the cha cha we felt that they might be able to challenge for higher ground but in the end they fizzled out and only managed this fourth place finish. Fifth in all dances went to Zsolt Katona & Timea Potys and sixth in all was Nicholas Garcia & Nora Jenkins.
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Our congratulation to Sid Pocius, the organizer who was quite attentive and put this beautiful end of the year competition on for us. The venue and the food, especially at the after party Saturday night, was amazing. We want to tip our hat to Sid and wish him a new year full of good fortune for his events.
A Hard Fought Smooth!
Last night at the South Open Dancesport Championships, the Professional Smooth was not a done deal with a number of couples fighting for top placement.
The Professional Latin was a walk in the park for a few of the couples - but find out what couple fought really hard for their position and enabled at a higher placement.
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Illia Sydorenko & Tetyana Kutz
Illia Sydorenko & Tetyana Kutz
Artem Merenko & Tatiana Voylokova
Artem Merenko & Tatiana Voylokova
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The couple that were in our opinion completely left out of the loop was Sergei Shapoval & Mila Popovich, who for us did a terrific job and could have easily placed second in many of their dances if not first 3,4,4,4. Here, with Sergei & Mila there was no pushing or exaggerated facial expressions, they just focused on solid, strong dancing. Unfortunately, we were among the few people that noticed this detail, and in the judges’ defense there were at least two to three judges that marked then to win in each dance. But who is counting on good easy movement when there could be so much fun in a good “push & shove” to keep us entertained. We are certain Sergei & Mila were disappointed with the result even though, they were professional as ever through the lineup and all.
Fifth position wen to Leo Mora & Christina Garced and they took fifth in all dances, sixth in all were Alexander Elsbury & Grace Gallagher.
Open Pro Latin
Open Pro Latin
Artur Tarnavsky & Anastasia Danilova
Artur Tarnavsky & Anastasia Danilova
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Stanislav Savich and Nicole Prosser
Stanislav Savich and Nicole Prosser
Aleksei Alekseev & Ekaterina Dereleva
Aleksei Alekseev & Ekaterina Dereleva
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From here down we can say that things got a little less disputed. Simone Spadoni & Simona Caporale who won the Professional Rising Star Latin the night before, took fourth in all dances. Zsolt Katona & Timea Potys were fifth in all, Dylan & Nora Jenkins were placed sixth overall 7,6,6,6,6, and seventh overall went to Adriano Camardese & Lauren Camardese 6,7,7,7,7.
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Third in this excellent showdance category were Leo Mora & Christina Garced who did a very passionate waltz.
There was also a Professional Rising Star Rhythm and this competition wen to Artem Shiller & Ginny Ray Shiller
Presentation, Presentation and Presentation!
Here at the South Open Dancesport Championships in Orlando, Florida it is all about presentation.
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Yesterday was a Rhythm day and today, we will see all the Smooth, but last night it all got heated with the Rising Stars, especially in the Smooth division where many of the couples in the final were at similar stages in their Smooth careers.
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Third place went to Alexander Elsbury & Grace Gallager, perhaps the youngest couple in this final. Fourth was awarded to Benjamin Welch & Rae Lyons taking fourth places in all dances, Aaron & Victoria Greer were fifth and Sherrad Glosson & Aubrey Meade took all sixths.
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Tonight the Open Professional Events will start and we will bring to you all the happenings from the dance floor her at DanceBeat.com