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NYDF – Open Amateur Latin
Report by Paul Killick
Photography by Ryan Kenner
WOW and congratulations to Eugene and Maria for organizing a wonderful event. This was their first year as owners of the New York Dance Festival and they did it with a very big BANG. Each competition has a personality of its own and is created by the vision of the organizer. Eugene and Maria stamped themselves all over the event starting with a special performance dancing to the live band at the very elegant Gala on the opening night.
WDC World Professional 10-Dance: Continued Coverage
Report by Hannes Emrich; WDC General Secretary
Photography by Stephen Marino
Peter Schneider and Cassandra Valeria host the 2015 WDC World Championship 10-Dance - simply excellent!!!
I had the great pleasure of attending this year’s iteration of the WDC World Championship 10-Dance as an adjudicator and feel privileged to be able to report on this event that was run in such an excellent manner by Peter and Cassandra at the Grand National Championship in Key Biscayne, FL.
Open Amateur Ballroom
Report by Rita Algarra
Photography by Ryan Kenner
This was my first time judging New York Dance Festival organized for the first time by Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova, and what a fist time that was!. Legendary venue, great level of dancing in every category, every division, great music, fabulous gala and what a great show by Eugene and Maria. It was an honor to be part of it, well done guys!! Now to the Amateur Ballroom Championship, 17 couples entered this very contested event.
Superstars: Pro-Am Open International Ballroom and Latin Scholarships
Report By Tatiana Kazakova
Photos by DanceSport Photography
Ballroom A
In the Ballroom A Scholarship two couples took the floor. Julie Zhao and Denis Kutepov finished first in all dances, 11111; very strong technique and the couple matched perfectly together. Rebecca Kuhn and Andrea Faraci placed second; also, very strong couple. It was a case of quality over quantity.
Hitting 40! La Classique 2016
Report by Didio Barrera
Photography by GSR Studio Inc.
La Classique Du Quebec hit the 40 year mark this year in Montreal, Canada and it seems like only yesterday we were all lining up in the “on deck” to dance at this incredible and fabulous event that still plays the most incredible music with terrific lighting and a fantastic atmosphere. I know some of you wonder why I refer to the past when talking about “La Classique” as we all call it now with love. I refer to the past because without a strong past there is no future and while most competitions are struggling to create it, “La Classique Du Quebec” has the most history of any event I know and it continues to create history with every year that passes.
NYDF Professional Ballroom
Report by Greg Smith
Photography by Ryan Kenner
From the first moment I walked into this wonderful ballroom, I was looking forward to seeing all the competitions in this beautiful location. Eugene and Maria must be complimented for this wonderful event held in the heart of New York. The entries were great, as everyone wanted this to be a success …. and it was!!
Open Professional Cabaret - Florida Superstars Dancesport Championships
Report by Tommye Giacchino
Photos by Dancesport Photography
"Thank You” Michael Chapman for hosting a fabulous competition weekend at The Florida Superstars Dancesport Championships. You always pay so much attention to decor and fantasy atmosphere, making spectacular pageantry as a competition should be. We were hosted in awesome surroundings, great food and drink, fun camaraderie and the best weather was there for a girl from Chicago. Loved wearing flip flops in February between my judging high heels! Thank you for that!
