Keith Todd
The World Pro-Am Championships at Embassy Ball
Report by Keith Todd
For several years the Embassy Ball has hosted the World Pro-Am Championships, sanctioned by the NDCA. Championships are held in all four styles and at all levels. This year we saw a significant increase in pro-am entries in general at Embassy Ball, and this translated into more entries in the World Championships as well.
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Elegance on the Lake!
The 2015 Can Am Dancesport Gala
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Mary Tweeddale
One of my most enjoyable dance trips each year is my journey to Toronto, Canada, for the Can Am Dancesport Gala organized by John Karakis, Brigitt Mayer & Ann Harding-Trafford.
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IGB Promotes Strong Dancing in Northern California
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Charles Ryder Photography
The International Grand Ball is one of the oldest continually running competition in the United States.
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Getting (a mile) High in Denver!
Colorado Star Ball 2015
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Decadance Photography
With perhaps the loosest marijuana laws in the nation, “getting high in Denver” has been much in the news of late, but here at the Colorado Star Ball dancers and audience had the opportunity to “get high” on some great dancing here in the mile-high city.
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They Keep Coming Back for More!
Emerald Ball 2015
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Mary Tweeddale (unless marked)
How do you measure the success of a competition? Is it the number of entries? Emerald Ball 2015 had 14,132 entries this year.
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Going MIMO in Miami!
Miami Vibe 2015
Report by Keith Todd
Action photos by Ryan Kenner Photography
As a Miami resident I’m prejudiced, but it’s hard to beat Miami in April! And that’s especially true when you’re staying at architect Maurice Lapidus’ MIMO masterpiece, the Eden Roc Hotel that opened in 1956.
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Sarasota Challenge – The One-Day event that could!
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Dancesport Photography
I attend very few one-day events, but I had heard great things about Sid Pocius’ one-day event in Sarasota. So when I was invited, I was pleased to see that my calendar allowed me to go.
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35 Years in the Making!
SFO 2015
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Park West
The San Francisco Open Dancesport Championships turned 35 this year and in a somewhat rare occurrence in today’s dance world, the two original organizers are still at the helm.