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US National Professional Latin Championship 2016
There are numerous competitions around the world that allow couples to showcase their talent, skill and hard work. And there are a select few that become desirable and memorable, and in some cases inspiring for couples and their dancing.
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Report by: Karina Smirnoff
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Photos by: Charles Ryder/Mary Tweeddale
City Lights! Empire 2016
“The little old lady sat on the porch of the farm-house.
The little old lady rocked back and forth and crocheted." Last year I began my report on the Empire Dancesport Championships with the lyrics from Lisa Minnelli’s “City Lights.” I would like to add my own verse this year ...
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Report by: Didio Barrera
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Photos by: Charles Ryder Photography
USDC 2016 Cabaret Championship
America is so great in this category and this year at the US Championships was no different. There were so many entries a semifinal was needed. Unfortunately, most of the couples danced better in this than in the final.
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Report by: Wendy Johnson
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Photos by: Mary Tweeddale
USA Dance 2016 National Elections - Meet Your Candidates!
The membership of USA Dance, Inc. elects national officers every three years and DanceSport delegates to serve terms of two or four years. All elected officers, delegates and later appointed directors and committee chairpersons serve USA Dance as volunteers.
The Cincinnati Ballroom Classic
By Pat Traymore
When you arrive at the Cincinnati Ballroom Classic, you are warmly greeted by the Three Musketeers, namely the directors of this very warm and friendly comp, Mark Brock, David Medeiros and Bill Sparks.
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Report by: Pat Traymore & Amy Anderson
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Photos by: Charles Ryder
“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
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Photos by: Charles Ryder
A Standing Ovation for Competitors’ Commission Fundraiser
“We feel so strongly, this is one of the best [dance] federations in the world, and we want to continue to help it be the best. There is a reason why so many dancers come here, we have great business, great dancers, and great coaches: so, it is necessary for us to represent ourselves well as competitors. It’s not a conflict thing, it’s more about helping those who are guiding us to help them understand...
2016 US National Professional Ballroom Championship
1st Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova (1/1/1/1/1)
Once again retaining their title and producing clean, controlled movement with confidence personified.
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Report by: Martin Lamb
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Photos by: Charles Ryder & Mary Tweeddale