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Tis the Season to be Dancing!Southeastern States Championships 2015
Report by Chantal Leclerc
For the past few years my holiday season has started at the beginning of December with a visit to the Orlando Renaissance Hotel at Sea World. This is the venue for the Southeastern States Dance Championship hosted by the team of Larry and Dianne Dean, 44 years in the business of turning out competitions that have set the highest standards in our industry for first class venues, world class shows, superb ballrooms, stunning gifts and warm welcomes.
Amateur Haven:The Savannah Dance Festival
Report by Keith E. Gardenhire
The Savannah Dance Festival was an exceptional event to attend. A new beginning of the Savannah Dance Festival was ushered in this year. Moving to a new venue at the Hyatt Regency Savannah with a magnificent ballroom and a practice floor the tournament also had a new co-host of Corky Ballas along with the ever present Eddie Ares. These changes brought a new level of anticipation and the dancers did not disappoint.
Open Professional Ballroom from Holiday Classic 2016
Report by Stuart Cole
Photography by Park West
I would like to start my report by offering my sincere gratitude to the organizers of this prestigious competition: Sam Sodano, Mary Murphy, and Wendy Johnson.Year after year, the Holiday Dance Classic all but guarantees a well-organized and well-arranged event, a fun atmosphere with beautiful décor- and it is a great reflection on the dedication of both the organizers and the staff that put it on every December.
Ohio Star Ball 2015:Amateur International Latin
Review by Ilya Ifraimov
Photography by Park West
Another Ohio Star Ball has passed, bringing excitement, fabulous dancing, and an inspiring atmosphere for all competitors and spectators. Although there were many memorable moments throughout the week, I will concentrate on the Amateur Latin, which is always an exciting division. This year's event was not an easy one to judge, and some very close calls had to be made, especially in the final round. Each detail was important and every moment mattered for the competitors.
Open Professional Rhythm from Holiday Classic
Report by Tommy DiTommaso
Photography by Park West
Congratulations to Wendy Johnson, Sam Sodano & Mary Murphy for putting together another fantastic Holiday Dance Classic.
While the Open Rhythm did not have the large number of top couples that we like to see at this level event, the couples making the final still deserve sincere congratulations for a job well done.
Year End in Las Vegas!Holiday Classic 2015
Report by Keith Todd
For very many years my dance calendar has come to an end in Las Vegas, NV at the Holiday Classic.undefined This year was no exception.undefined December 9th to 13th saw me ensconced in the Tropicana Hotel, the current venue of the Holiday Classic.undefined
World Dancesport Series Pro-Am Latin Open
Report by Keith Todd
Photography by Park Westundefined
B Division:
There was something of an upset as the winner of most championships in this division over the last year, Tina Broccole w/ Delyan Terziev lost the event 2 dances to 3 to Nathalie Belanger w/ Genya Bartashevich.undefined
2015 WORLD OPEN WDC AL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Paris, France)
Report by Dasha Sushko
Photography by Art & Dance Photo Project, Ryan Kenner, Mary Tweeddale, and Charles Ryder
The WORLD OPEN WDC AL CHAMPIONSHIPS is one of the most prestigious competitions in the World among Amateurs as well as Professionals and I, first of all, would like to congratulate the organizers on another yet very successful year!