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Judges Are Wild in Atlanta!
Report by Didio Barrera
Photos by Stephen Marino & Nicole Wardell
Atlanta, Georgia has always been a gateway to the south.
Emerald Ball – Open Professional Rhythm
Report by Jason and Sveta Daly
Photos by Mary Tweeddale
We must start by saying how impressed we were by the attendance and the level of Saturday night’s Open Professional American Rhythm. There were many new and exciting couples, a lot of talent, and very interesting interpretations.
They Keep Coming Back for More!
Emerald Ball 2015
Report by Keith Todd
Photos by Mary Tweeddale (unless marked)
How do you measure the success of a competition? Is it the number of entries? Emerald Ball 2015 had 14,132 entries this year.
Professional American Rhythm American Star Ball 2015
Report by Inna Ivanenko
Photos by Dancesport Photography
American Star Ball was a great success this year and a highlight of the Saturday night session was the professional American Rhythm.
Amateur Open Latin at Emerald
Report by Daniele Gozzi
Action photos by Mary Tweeddale
This event started as a large semifinal. No US Finalists were present so the overall level was not as high as in years past.
Going MIMO in Miami!
Miami Vibe 2015
Report by Keith Todd
Action photos by Ryan Kenner Photography
As a Miami resident I’m prejudiced, but it’s hard to beat Miami in April! And that’s especially true when you’re staying at architect Maurice Lapidus’ MIMO masterpiece, the Eden Roc Hotel that opened in 1956.
Open Professional Smooth at Emerald Ball
Report by Scott Anderson
Photos by Mary Tweeddale
It is always such a pleasure to judge the Emerald Ball Championships.
Open Pro Latin, Emerald Ball
Report by Cecilia Giovacchini
Photos by Mary Tweeddale
Every year the Emerald Ball hosts some of the finest dancing in the country and this year it did not disappoint. All levels and styles this year started with at least a quarter final and ended with high-level finals in all categories.