Elsa Wells
International Championships 1999
Duel of the Giants:

Hide Tanaka and Adele Preston
vs
Jason Gilkison and Peta Roby

Hide and Adele danced first and presented "dance trial", a basic foxtrot number, very moving and effective even though very basic and extremely simple in design.

Jason and Peta then took the floor and danced "Rolling down the river" starting slowly, then Peta throwing away her brown dress revealing a bright red one and performing an energetic jive number.

For their second number Hide and Adele Hide showed us that Hide is not only a talented dancer, but a skillful guitar player as well. Adele beautifully danced solo to the guitar music.

For their last number Jason and Peta performed a lyrical dance with some beautiful lifts, lines and their famous one leg spins under the arm (starting slowly and gaining speed).

Hide and Adele took the floor for the last time and danced stylish Tango with orignal Argentinian moves and character.

Both teams received enormous ovations, and it was impossible to determine who the winner is, so a draw has been declared.

Hide Tanaka
& Adele Preston
© P.Sosabowski


Jason Gilkison
& Peta Roby
© P.Sosabowski


Hide Tanaka
& Adele Preston
© P.Sosabowski


Jason Gilkison
& Peta Roby
© P.Sosabowski


Hide Tanaka
Adele Preston
© P.Sosabowski


Jason Gilkison
& Peta Roby
© P.Sosabowski


Hide Tanaka
Adele Preston
© P.Sosabowski