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| Gloria Sheaves got an MBE from The Queen in the New Year's Honours list! Gloria is a well-known promoter and adjudicator from the Bristol area who retired last year. She used to run monthly comps at Patchway, Bristol and has got the MBE for all the charity work she did and still does in organising dancing and dances for the elderly in the Bristol area. She is very well known on the Sunday circuit but not as well known internationally. Previously awarded names include Bill and Bobbie Irvine, Donnie Burns, Gaynor Fairweather, Marcus and Karen Hilton. |
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From: Johnson Wong china@theworlddance.com www.theworlddance.com.cn
Professional Modern
Professional Modern "Lotus Award" Gold: No.1 WEN LIANG FU & SHUN RONG Silver: No.10 LEE ZHAO LIN & LEE XIAO YUAN No.2 FENG BIN & CAI YAN FENG Bronze: No.11 WANG SHU JUN & LEE NI YA No.12 CHAO HONG & LEE LI No.5 TON HUI & YANG CHEN YAN Professional Latin "Lotus Award" Gold: No.22 YIN WEI DONG & LONG WEI MIN Silver: No.31 WANG LIAN WEN & SHI FU XIA No.28 FANG JUN & CHEN CHAO Bronze: No.27 QIAN ZHI WEI & WU XI No.23 LIANG SI YUAN & ZHANG ZHUO NI No.24 ZHAO TING WU & SONG QING |
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From: Maximiliaan Winkelhuis, Team Amsterdam maximum@speed.a2000.nl
On 9 October last we informed you about the sad split up Slavik Kryklyvyy & Joanna Leunis. Today we are happy to be able to inform you that Joanna has found herself a new perfect match in Louis van Amstel. Enclosed you can read all about the new partnership in our press release. As for Slavik we know he still is at a stage of try outs and is making up his mind to make the right choice for the future. He also clearly intends to come back on the dance floor. We wish Slavik will make a choice which will make him happy so we can all enjoy his enormous talent soon again as well. Karyna Smirnova informed us that she will stay in New York for now and take some time to decide on her future steps. We hope she will choose for dancing. "It is interesting to notice how fast news travels since we are all connected to the world wide web. Sometimes this news travels faster than real life! Louis van Amstel & Karyna Smirnova split up last weekend while demonstrating in Japan. Immediately following that news the world started to imply that Louis would dance with Joanna Leunis - the current World Amateur Latin champion. Yes, the plans were there but not the facts. It was only yesterday that Louis and Joanna danced together for the first time in their lives. Just a try out. And the try worked! Today they have already created the choreography for all the five dances. They are exited and so are we. It feels that their mutual background of working with our team makes it all come so easily. The excitement is so enormous that Louis & Joanna would love to start immediately at the United Kingdom Championships next month. Fortunately the entries are already closed. This will give Louis & Joanna the time to not only be able to perform their new choreographies well but also to grow in their movement qualities. It gives them the time to mentally get used to each other and to look forward to a greater start. They have decided to represent Holland. This feels great for our small nation; Louis has represented Holland with flying colours in the past: he became twice World Amateur Latin champion and World Champion South American Showdance together with Julie Fryer. Louis & Joanna seem to be happy to be back in town. So are we. We remember Joanna being totally at a loss when she split up with Slavik last October. Already after one (!) week she sighed that she was afraid to not find a partner. She was afraid that the dance world would forget her. Well, Louis didn't! Their debut will be in February when they will dance a Dutch championship qualifying competition followed by the Dutch Professional Championship on March 11 in the famous Kurhaus in Scheveningen: the venue where Joanna won her first international amateur title last year. We hope that this news will bring clarity and some excitement to all who love Latin American dancing. Truly yours, TEAM AMSTERDAM Maximiliaan Winkelhuis |
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Louis van Amstel and Karyna Smirnoff (shown right) have recently split. From unconfirmed sources we know that Louis will be dancing with Joanna Leunis of Belgium. We will bring you more news as soon as they come. |
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From: Andrey A. Dementiev andrey@dancesport.ru
IDSF Open Latin
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Ralf Mulller and Olga Muller-Omeltchenko of Germany, regular finalists in all
major Professional Latin Championships announced that they decided to retire
from competitive dancing. Since the beginning of year 2000 they have been
very busy running the dance school in Germany, which they have taken over from
Ralf parents and they feel they do not have the time necessary to concentrate
on their own dancing.
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From Tamara Pitts cubanbreak@email.com,
A Sad moment for two great Australian Professionals Paul and Ann Wilson and Neil and Nicole Byrnes have both retired from competitive dancing following The Target(C) Australian Dancesport Championships. |
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From Tamara Pitts cubanbreak@email.com,
Professional Latin
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Results provided by Francesc Cruz fcruz@cetib.ictnet.es
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From piet@rullens.com,
Andrew Miller andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.uk and Dance Active
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From Alain Millette spraynet@videotron.ca
COMBINATION 10 DANCE
Waltz
Cha-cha
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From Roman Szabatin R.Szabatin@ire.pw.edu.pl
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From Roman Szabatin R.Szabatin@ire.pw.edu.pl
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From Francois Triegaardt francois@csd.co.za
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From Wilfried Menzinger doubledance@aon.at
IDSF Open Latin:
Youth Latin:
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From Boris Exeler boris@tsjsh.de
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Granollers on 19-11-00 |
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Results provided by Francisco Cruz (Spain) fcruz@cetib.ictnet.es
Only three professional couples participated in the 2000 Standard and Latin Championship, but this is not so bad, the public is able to see in a better detail each couple and contrast styles and performances. Professional Standard
Professional Latin
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From Eva Allen webmaster@zem.co.uk
British National Professional Modern Championship Waltz: 
British National Professional Latin Championship 
North of England Amateur Modern Championships 
British National Over 50's Modern championship
British National Latin Formation Dancing Championship
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From Mickey Fredie-Pedersen info@fredie-pedersen.dk
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From Laurent Menevaut laurent.menevaut@cpln.ch
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From Alexander Sebastian sebastian@alexseb.at
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Results provided by Francisco Cruz (Spain)
fcruz@cetib.ictnet.es
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From Andrew Gorczycki andrewg@royalacademy.org.uk
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Org.: Pavel Dorokhov, Sergey Volkov. |
From Andrey A. Dementiev andrey@dancesport.ru
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Org.: Pavel Dorokhov, Sergey Volkov. |
From Andrey A. Dementiev andrey@dancesport.ru
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From Radinger Fam.Radinger@t-online.de
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From Jesper Dalsgaard jd@BANE.dk
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From Andrew Miller and Dance Active andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.uk
IDSF International Standard
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From Iris Fam.Radinger@t-online.de
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Slavik Kryklyvyj and Joanna Leunis from Belgium, one of the most talented
latin couples recently seen on the competitive scene, the currently reigning
Amateur World champions have decided to change partners. Slavik and Joanna
have a short, but most impressive career history together. They came on the
scene just over two years ago virtually unknown, broke to the finals and
then proceeded to winning the major titles such as British Open and World
Championship. They are now looking for further challenge, we understand
they intend to continue their careers separately.
Slavik and Joanna can be contacted through Ruud Vermey
Ruud.Vermeij@chello.nl
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The results and photos are on the specially created
International Championships pages
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From Mel Bedford m_b16@hotmail.com
The first and second placed couple will represent Britain at the world champs in Miami next September.
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Result of the Professional Standard Championship held in Graz, Austria on Saturday 7th October 2000 |
Results courtesy of Andrew Miller & Dance Active
andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.ukComments from Andreas Molisch Andreas.Molisch@tuwien.ac.at In one of the most thrilling finals of the last years, today Augusto Schiavo/Caterina Arzenton upset the reigning champions Lucca and Lorraine Baricci to gain their first professional World Championship title. The finals were the most closely runs since the epic battles between Hilton/Hilton and Wood/Lewis a decade ago. Almost every single dance was a 6:5 decision, and in the end a single mark in the last dance, the Viennese Waltz, made the decision. English Waltz went 6:5 to the Bariccis, Tango and Slowfox 6:5 to Schiavo/Arzenton. Bariccis took the Quickstep 7:4, but the Italians took the Viennese 6:5 and thus sealed their victory. Both couples showed sensational dancing, and the decision must have been really tough for the judges. The third place was also closely contested, but in the end Giorganni/Manfredini took four dances, with only the Slowfox going to Hawkins/Newberry. Jonathan Wilkins/Katusha Demidova got the fifth place, and Cacchiari/Garshinova finished sixth. 
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Professional Standard
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| One of the Italian's top Professional Standard couples, Fabio Selmi and Simona Fancello have recently got married in Italy. Congratulations to you both! |
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From: Fredie-Pedersen info@fredie-pedersen.dk
IDSF World Youth Champions in Latin 2000,Blaz Bezek & Gigi Fredie-Pedersen - Denmark-are going on a World tour from the 8th of december til the 6th of January.They are Kick-starting their tour in Slagharen where they will Demonstrate and then they will be performing at the ASIAN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP in Hong Kong on the 19th of november.They start long their tour in Germany in a world congrees -Bad Hartzburg-where they will be demonstrating together with the professional World Champion-Watson--the Amateur World Champion-Slavik-- under the lecture with one of the Danceworld leading personalities Wolfgang Opitz. Gigi & Blaz are very proud to be a World Youth Champion and very proud to have got this break to perform alongside the best dancers in the world. They are performing in Singapore betwen Christmas and New Year--but they still have some blank dates--they could go to Asia via North-America,if there are some shows to do there. Gigi & Blaz are very happy to have reach one of their goals-and they are very willing to share their dancing with all in the International Dance-society. Have a look at www.gigi.dk |
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From: Andrey A. Dementiev andrey@dancesport.ru
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From: Sherrie McGrath, Australia
I am back and what a night of rehearsals we had last night. It was extremely tiring as we had to give it 150% every time we danced and it went on and on , one after the other. One mistake and we had to start again. Dancers were changing their tops or ringing them out and talk about tomato faces!!! Even with all the pain it is so much fun as all the dancers are working as a team and we have all become great friends off the competition floor. Last night was extremely exciting as it all fell into place. Although their are dancers panicking as we have to show costumes at next rehearsals and either material hasn't arrived or the dress makers are making them, and I am one of those people. Gosh I wish I could say so much more but unfortunately with "confidentiality agreements" it isn't possible, but I will say it is going to be amazing!!!!!! It is getting closer and I am so excited and the nerves are kicking in!!! Stay tuned! |
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 IDSF World Open Amateur Latin
World Professional Classic Show Dance Championship
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From Peter Townsend
P.Townsend@chello.nl
After studying for his master degree, Ruud Vermeij from Team Amsterdam, was the first coach introducing the universal dance principles from Laban in competitive Ballroom dancing. He published his Master study material in the book "Latin. Thinking, sensing and doing Latin American dancing". Mr Vermeij decided to continue his research in both Standard and Latin American dancing. This Summer he concluded his Doctorate which included research on creating a dance profile for dancers. Major issues in his thesis were: the style of the dance itself, the style of the teacher and/or choreographer and the personal style of the dancers. Mr Vermeij found that in this group of styles dancers often fall victim to the energy of the competitive nature of the institution. His dance profile has brought us a step closer how to deal with personally orientated strategies. His work may help dancers to cope with and to contribute positively to the practice of Ballroom dancing. A 410 page document summarises the depth of his research and analysis. His doctorate work stretched over a period of five years .His new book is now in process. |
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From Andrew Miller
andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.uk
EADA Amateur Modern National Selection
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| One of the UK's top Amateur Standard couples, Michael Reilly and Valerie Hobden have recently got married. Congratulations! |
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From Olivier Darosa"
darosa@gprhp.insa-lyon.fr
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From Thomas Rings thomas.rings@getloaded.de
Senior Standard
Juniors I Kombination
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From Andrew Miller
andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.uk
Open West London Amateur Modern Championship
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From Charles Scott
charles.scott@ntlworld.com
Bill Mitchell sadly passed away on Monday evening in his home rown of Brighton...Bill together with his wife Silvia were Ballroom Champions as both Amateurs and Professionals...In the latter years he became well known as a top International Coach and Adjudicator...He will be remembered by the many dancers for his wonderful stories and sense of humour. I can remember the times he and Silvia taking parties of dancers on regular trips to Majorca and maindland Spain...He always commenced his stories with the words "Now this is the truth" then into one of his favourite yarns...I will especially miss him, working as his Music Man, and friend. Special thoughts must go out to Silvia who, unfornately, was also in Hospital when Bill passed away...She has requested any donations to be sent to her and she will donate them to the Hospital and Hospice that were taking care of Bill. The funeral will take place on August 29th at North Chapel, Woodvale Crematorium, Brighton at 11.15am. There was a competition planned for Sunday Sept 10th at Leatherhead. Sadly it has to be cancelled at this very short notice. Please forward this message to anyone who might be planning to attend. |
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Professional Standard
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From Andrew Miller
andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.uk
EADA Amateur Latin National Selection
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| Goran and Nicola Nording, currently reigning UK Closed Professional Latin Champions have decided to retire from competitive dancing and concentrate on teaching, lecturing and demonstrating. Goran and Nicola have been regular finalists to all major Professional Latin dance championships and enjoyed a terrific, long lasting career together. |
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| Record Breaking Entries, over 7100 participants, with some of the best dancers from all over the country (USA)! Several reports are available at Emerald Ball website |
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From: Andrew Miller andrew.miller1@libertysurf.co.uk
Professional Standard
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From: Carlos Custódio carloscustodio@hotmail.com
Youth Latin
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From Alain Millette spraynet@videotron.ca
Canadian Closed Professional Modern Championship
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From Eli Tinkelman elialt@zahav.net.il
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Report from Dancer's Virtual Communty HAPPY-DANCING
happy@happydancing.com
PROFESSIONAL LATIN SECTION
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From: Felix Katzman ballroom@netvision.net.il
Amateur Standard Championship:
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From: Olivier Darosa darosa@gprhp.insa-lyon.fr
LATIN AMERICAN SHOW DANCE
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From: Andreas F. Molisch Andreas.Molisch@tuwien.ac.at
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| Results and photos are at www.dancesport.uk.com/events/bpool/index.htm |
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From: info@fredie-pedersen.dk
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From: Jürg Briner juerg.briner@briner.ch
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Results supplied (simultaneously!)
by Graziano Martini gmartini@cld.it
and Olivier Darosa darosa@gprhp.insa-lyon.fr
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From: Andrey Dementiev dancebox@mail.ru
Professional Standard:
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From: City Limits Dancentre bennett@city-limits.co.uk
Congratulations to Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova of England on winning the Singapore Amateur Latin Millennium Championships. Runners up in this championship were England's No 1 youth couple Paul Hurley and Lisa Bellinger. Well done to both couples. |
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Moscow, Russia, 8 May 2000 |
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From: Berendakov Slava danceproject@mail.ru
Professional Latin
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From: Olivier Darosa darosa@gprhp.insa-lyon.fr
Amateurs
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From: Cédric Degroot Grootc@canon.be
Amateur Standard
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Figueres (Girona) 7th May |
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Results provided by Francesc Cruz (Spain) fcruz@cetib.ictnet.es
Youth
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From: Alain Millette spraynet@videotron.ca
Amateur Standard
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Amateur Standard
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British Open Junior Standard
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Amateur Latin
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From: Graziano Martini gmartini@cld.it
This afternoon was the moment of the following cathegories:
The 6 finalists of the International Class were:
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From: Graziano Martini gmartini@cld.it
Amateur Standard
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From: Denis JACQUOT dj@interdanses.com
Professional Latin
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held in Joué-Les-Tours on April 22nd 2000 |
From: Olivier Darosa darosa@gprhp.insa-lyon.fr
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From: Christian Millette dancecity@hotmail.com
National Canadian Closed Standard Championship
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From: Peter Suba Peter.Suba@elender.hu
Hungarian Amateur Standard Championships, 14.04.2000:
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From: Fredie-Pedersen info@fredie-pedersen.dk
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From: Heinz-Josef & Aurelia Bickers
Heinz-Josef.Bickers@helaba.de
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held in Ostrava 25.3.2000 |
Results provided by
Jaroslav Suchy rankankan@post.cz and
rslivko@post.cz Thanks!!
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Alcala de Henares (Madrid) 1st April |
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Results provided by Francesc Cruz (Spain) fcruz@cetib.ictnet.es
YOUTH
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