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Professional Open Rhythm at Maryland Dancesport
Report by Martin Cawston
Photography by Timeline Media
Six couples were recalled to the final from an energetic quarter and for me the biggest battle was between the top three couples. Left in the semifinal, but worthy of a mention were Rex & Rachel Jones who had a new look and a great night, Chen & Keller, Wayne & Simanekova who danced more strongly than the previous night.
“The Snow Couldn’t Stop ‘Em!” Nashville Starz 2016
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Park West
Well actually it did stop a few!
Taking place in January, Nashville Starz is prone to North America’s weather extremes, but situated in the southern city of Nashville, TN, it should be well clear of the Northern snow-belt. Not this year! Over the weekend of January 23rd Nashville endured record snow fall as did much of the northeast. This necessarily impacted travel all over the USA and indeed some dancers were unable to attend although they had fully intended to compete. Nevertheless, plenty of us did make it and organizer, David Hamilton, showed gracious equanimity and the event was as special as it always is.
Rising Star Rhythm at Maryland Dancesport 2016
Report by Martin Cawston
Photography by Timeline Media
2015 Motown Showdown Tops the Charts
By Donna Edelstein
Photography Courtesy of Tony Eng & Blake Kish
The Art of Seduction!Maryland Dancesport 2016
Report by Didio Barrera
Photography by Timeline Media
As I mentioned on our blog, the art of seduction, “You either have it or you don’t.” When it comes to Ballroom dancing some couples have the art of seduction down, drawing you to them and making you, if you’re a judge, bring them back over and over and if you are the audience keep looking at them nonstop. There are many components to this art, it is not just about looking good and proper and pretty.
The Ballroom, the Rhythm and the Money!
Report by Didio Barrera
Photography by Charles Ryder Photography
Thursday, January 28th I arrived in beautiful, historical San Jose, California for the City Lights Ball, sponsors of the Star Professional Tours where over $100,000.00 was awarded to our Ballroom and Rhythm Professional competitors.
Sizzling in the Snow!The Snow Ball 2016
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Ryan Kenner
This was my first ever visit to Donna Edelstein’s Snow Ball, held in Minneapolis, MN on the first weekend of January. It was also my first competition of the 2016 season. Keeping the event true to its name, the weather gods turned on the snow for my arrival and it was steadily snowing as I left the airport.
Back to One!
Report by Didio Barrera
Photography byTanuja Tharani
Back to one is the expression used when you’re filming something and you want to do it again! This past December I was asked by our local Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Coral Gables, Florida to judge their winter showcase. It’s been quite a while since I had an opportunity to do something as simple as a showcase and so I was very excited when asked.