Latest Articles
Amateur Haven: Atlanta Ballroom Challenge 2016
What an event the Atlanta Ballroom Challenge turned out to be. The 2016 edition of the Atlanta Ballroom Challenge was a complete makeover from the previous years. The event moved to downtown Atlanta to the new W Midtown hotel. This new location sure made it easier for the out of town participants to arrive at the new venue. The competitors would take the MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Area Transit Authority) train from the Atlanta airport directly to the Arts Center station and walk two blocks to hotel.
-
Report by: Keith Gardenhire
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.
-
Report by: Keith Todd
-
Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
Yankee Classic Open Professional Rhythm
Congratulations to John and Cathy Nyemchek on a very successful competition. It was a great event with wonderful atmosphere and fantastic dancing. The Open Professional Rhythm was danced on Saturday night and had a semifinal round. This season I had a chance to see most of the couples at the a lot of competitions and was pleased to notice all the improvements and new things they put into their work.
-
Report by: Inna Ivanenko
-
Photos by: Ryan Kenner Photography
Take a breath before you text!
Millennium Professional Ballroom 2016
One of the many highlights in what was a fabulous Festival of competition, was the Millennium Professional Ballroom Championship. Befitting the magical theme, was the standard of magic created and craftsmanship on display throughout the entire competition. From the first round there were already some difficult decisions for the adjudicators to contemplate.
-
Report by: Alan Dixon
-
Photos by: Alex Rowan Dancesport Photography
Open Pro Latin – Manhattan Dance Championships
First of all, I would like to congratulate the producers, Gary McDonald and Diana McDonald along with their amazing team, who fabulously organized the Manhattan Dancesport Championship at the beautiful "Marriot New York at the Brooklyn Bridge". I have been attending this event for many years and they never cease to amaze me.
-
Report by: Christiane Primeau
-
Photos by: Charles Ryder
Open Pro Rhythm at Millennium Dancesport 2016
First of all I would like to thank Didio and Keith for asking me to write this article for the Millennium Dancesport Championships. This was an absolutely amazing event: gorgeous ballroom, great quality dancing, world class judging panel and fantastic show!
-
Report by: Ilya Reyzin
-
Photos by: Alex Rowan Dancesport Photography
Manhattan Dance Championships – it’s a “Must!”
There is no doubt in my mind that Manhattan Dance Championships is a “must” for serious competitors in the USA today and this includes all levels and grades. Organized by one of our highest profile duos, former World 10-Dance Champions, Gary McDonald and Diana McDonald, the competitive elements are all in place - great panel of judges, good-sized ballroom and of course, plenty of competition in your heat!
-
Report by: Keith Todd
-
Photos by: Charles Ryder