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Competition Calendar


What is DanceSport anyway?

Below are some of the competitions that we, our friends, or our students will be attending. Spectators and newcomers are always welcome!

 

June 19-20, 2010:
New Jersey DanceSport Classic Summer Sizzler
See Results!
This years' Summer Sizzler is a Northeast Regional Qualifier for the 2011 National Championships. At the Battista Dance Studio, Hackensack, NJ

June 24 - 26, 2010:
DanceSport Montreal
One of the two largest competitions of the year in Montreal, this draws competitors from many countries. This year, the competition on Saturday evening will be capped off with a show by Paul Killick and Ana Llorente, many times world champions. A definite must-see for anyone interested in ballroom competition. Get your tickets early because it is sure to be sold out.

January 14 - 16, 2011:
Manhattan Amateur Classic
This is a qualifying event for 2011 National Championships. Also known as "The Big MAC", this competition is hosted by Greater New York USA Dance Chapter at Manhattan Center in New York City.

April 8-10, 2011: USA Dance National Championships
This is the competition that selects the couples that will represent the United States at the at the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) World Championships. In 2011, the competition will be held in Baltimore, Maryland.
What do the dances look like?

Here are some demo videos and information on the 10 competitive International Ballroom dances.

• Standard Dances with Marcus & Karen Hilton
FoxTrot Quickstep

• Standard Dances with Mirko Gozzoli and Alessia Betti
Slow Waltz Viennese Waltz Tango

• Latin Dances with Allan Tornsberg & Serena Lecca
Rumba Samba ChaCha Jive

•  Latin Dances with Slavik Kryklyvyy and Karina Smirnoff
Paso Doble

Lessons with Bill and Carolyn Pedrick
Carolyn & Bill at 2009 Manhattan Amateur Classic   About Bill & Carolyn

For group classes, private lessons, workshops and demos, contact us at Pedrick@vermontdancesport.com or by calling 802-249-7615.

Currently scheduled classes:

Sundays
Technique Drill Class: International Standard
Bill generally teaches a two-hour ballroom technique class on Sunday afternoons. Call to confirm times. Info: 802-272-9468
$25/person. At Shooting Star Dance Studio, 169 Sterling Hill Road, Barre.

Friday, July 23, 2010
Bill and Carolyn will be teaching a mini-lesson in beginner FoxTrot at 7:15pm prior to the dancing and dessert event at the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol, Vt. See the Dance Calendar for more info.

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