“It’s a New World It’s a New Day” - It’s a new Champion!
This year at the Embassy Ball two new Professional World Champions were crowned - Nazar Norov & Irina Kudryashova from the USA in the World Professional Rhythm and Nick Cheremukhin & Viktorija from the USA in the World Professional Smooth.
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- Report by: Didio Barrera
- Photos by: Charles Ryder
A Competition on the Rise! Seattle Star Ball 2016
2016 marked a new beginning for the Seattle Star Ball. Taking over the reigns this year were veteran organizers, Richard & Jennifer Booth and Dan Messenger. These three are all organizers of successful events elsewhere in their own right.
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- Report by: Keith Todd
- Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
Open Professional Smooth – Desert Classic 2016
The semifinal started out with 14 couples and it was brutal to select 7 out of 14. They were all good, although some better than others, which made it fun to judge. The first four stood out and then we had to chose three more and be fair to everyone. It was a nice final, so much so that at times I got carried away enjoying the moment.
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- Report by: Pat Traymore
- Photos by: Charles Ryder
Sunning & Funning in the Desert! Desert Classic 2016
It has been a couple of years since I attended the Desert Classic Dancesport Championships, organized by Igor & Irina Suvorov. This year it was back in the spectacular JW Marriott in Palm Desert, CA. This hotel has undergone some major renovations since I was last here, in fact the last time I attended Desert Classic it was held at a different resort as the JW was undergoing those renovations.
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- Report by: Keith Todd
- Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
Millennium Dancesport Championships 2016: Professional Open Smooth Division
The Millennium Dancesport Championship is truly one of the leading dance events in the world and this year’s competition surpassed all expectations. The Professional Open Smooth division was no exception, drawing a field made up of all of the current top competitors.
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- Report by: Sid Pocius
- Photos by: Alex Rowan DanceSport Photography
Do you Believe in Magic?
“Do you believe in magic?” was this year’s them for the Millennium Dancesport Championships and how can you not, being so close to the “Magic Kingdom.” This year’s big move from Tampa, Florida to Orlando, Florida was a big move by the organizer (Michael Chapman) for the Millennium Dancesport Championships, but as if it was orchestrated with a wand the move went nice and easy with out a hitch.
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- Report by: Didio Barrera
- Photos by: Alex Rowan DanceSport Photography
Open American Smooth Manhattan 2016
The Open American Smooth at the Manhattan Dancesport Championships delivered all that it was supposed to. With the absence of the Perzhu’s from the field this year, it could’ve been a very interesting year for this style. However, it hasn’t turned out that way. But with the excitement of both American Styles being danced at the Open British next year I hope that the dancers can push through the politics and challenge each other to bring the best and most innovative dancing to Blackpool.
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- Report by: Maria Johnson
- Photos by: Charles Ryder
Yankee Classic Kicks off Star International Latin Tour
The Yankee Classic was the first official stop on this year’s Star International Latin Tour where the finalist couples are required to perform a solo routine of their choice and this was certainly a headline event this weekend.
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- Report by: Keith Todd
- Photos by: Ryan Kenner Photography