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United States National Professional Rhythm Championship
The United States Professional Rhythm started as a first round with 37 couples.
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Report by: Diana McDonald
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Photos by: Mary Tweeddale & Charles Ryder Photography
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
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Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
Embassy Ball: Open Professional Rhythm 2016
I would like to congratulate the McDonald family on once again producing an elegant, prestigious, and high-level event. It was an honor to be a part of an outstanding panel of judges. The Open American Rhythm event started with a quarter-final. The top 12 were easily picked by all judges who were mostly in agreement.
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Report by: Sveta Daly
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Photos by: Charles Ryder
Some of USA’s Best Attend Killick Klassik 2016
Once again the Killick Klassik, organized by worldwide dance icons, Paul Killick & Shirley Ballas, attracted many of the USA and Canada’s best dancers to Florida’s sun. The competition was once again held at the magnificent Boca Raton Resort just south of Palm Beach, Florida. This Belle Epoque masterpiece designed by Adison Mizner and opened in 1926, sits right on the IntraCoastal Waterway. The beautiful ballroom is tastefully decorated to reflect the mood of this building and the food and service is of course, excellent as always.
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Report by: Keith Todd
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Photos by: Ryan Kenner
Embassy Ball 2016: Open Professional Ballroom
It was a great pleasure to be judging Embassy Ball! Well done McDonald family: Brian, Kristi, Gary and Jason - superbly organized competition, beautiful venue Hotel Irvine, very friendly atmosphere, lots of fun for all participating and most importantly some very lovely dancing in all three categories: Professional, Amateur and Pro-Am.
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Report by: Anna Mikhed
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Photos by: Charles Ryder
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Can-Am = Closed Canadian!
Can-Am Dancesport Gala 2016
I think it is fair to say that the Can-Am is one of my favorite stops on my yearly dancing calendar. Set in the city of Toronto, in summertime, as the sunshine glistens on Lake Ontario and spotlights the sailboats beating against the breeze, I think this is a competition that can appeal to all North Americans. This year as an added bonus, the Can Am was also the host event for the closed Canadian Professional Championships.
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Report by: Keith Todd
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Photos by: Mary Tweeddale
Manhattan Dancesport 2016 – Open Professional Rhythm
Thanks again to Gary & Diana (McDonald) for inviting me to adjudicate their always impressive Manhattan Dancesport Championships. This year’s competition was not only packed with excellent professional and amateur events, it was also replete with high level pro/am competitions.
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Report by: Danny Villavicencio
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Photos by: Charles Ryder