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WDC-ENEWS 03 - July 2011
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WDC E-NEWS
The Newspaper of the World’s leading Dance organisation
Edition 3 - July 2011
WORLD PROFESSIONAL LATIN
CHAMPIONS 2010 & 2011
WDC AGM
2011
RICCARDO COCCHI & YULIA
ZAGORUYCHENKO
2 World Professional Latin Championships within 7 months and the same
winner emerges. See a report of the World Professional Latin Championships
2011 from Moscow in this edition of E-News
See our report of the 2011
WDC Series of meetings
held in Blackpool during
the British
Open Championship
Report by the WDC PR Team
The World Dance Council
held their annual series of
meetings during the Blackpool Dance Festival including
the Annual General Meeting
which took place on 2nd
June, in the Spanish Hall.
Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
An extra meeting was scheduled this year in accordance
with the wishes of the membership, and also to vote on
the new Memorandum and
Articles of the World Dance
Council.
At this Special General Meeting there were 41 Voting
Countries present and there
was an air of excitement as a
number of extremely relevant
issues were to be debated
and decided.
Perhaps the most important
being the Agreement that had
been negotiated with WADA
the World Anti Doping Agency
in relation to Competitive
Dance. The President reminded delegates of the
shock waves felt in certain
quarters when the successful
completion of negotiations
was announced. No longer
could false accusations be
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made against the WDC and their dancers, no longer was
there a barrier to talk. The Delegates were warmly accepting of this new chapter in the long pedigree of the
WDC, which throughout its history has worked with honourable intentions and the will to best serve all in dance
including the Competitors. On a vote all were in favour of
the implementation with only South Africa against. Undoubtedly much work will be involved in ensuring the successful implementation and management of the WADA
Code and the President asked, that at the AGM 7 Vice
Presidents be elected, to aid with the enormous work load.
With the adoption of the new Memorandum and Articles
the WDC has made another big step forward, and has ensured that not only is the history and heritage, but also the
future development of the Council is guaranteed.
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of €50,000 would be presented at the Championship a
most generous and welcome move, which gave them the
edge in another very close vote between the Ukraine and
Hong Kong in the final round of voting to determine the
right to host this World Championship.
The very foundation of our dance world is the teacher and
the Dance Teachers Committtee meeting was very well attended and many ideas, with great potential, for the future
were discussed.
Mr Marcel de Rijk the Chairman announced that having
served the council for many years he felt it was time to
step down although he had enjoyed every moment during
his term of Office. Mr de Rijk had become a delegate at
28 years of age and served the council for 36 years. He
Also there was an announcement that the new Presidium received a standing ovation, many grateful thanks and a
will work to introduce a structure for the members of WDC special presentation was made to him on behalf of the
Amateur League. This has gained greater impetus with Dance Teachers Executive Board.
the amazing growth and expansion of the League.
Mr. Morten Andresen was elected unopposed and unaniThe President asked delegates to show their respect and mously as the new Chairman. Whilst building on the great
admiration for the delegates from Japan, whose country work of Mr De Rijk he will undoubtedly introduce his own
had endured tragedy with the earthquake and tsunami. As stamp and re-shape the Teachers Committee for the fuone body the delegates rose and gave a tumultuous and ture. Under his guidance and dedication there will be conprolonged ovation. A moving moment for all and a true in- tinued strength and growth of the Dance Teachers
dication of the unity within the WDC family. It was an- organisation.
nounced at the AGM that the WDC were making a
contribution of $10,000 to the Relief Fund, with the Japan- Mr Walter Wat was elected as Senior Vice Chairman and
ese delegates receiving a Presidents award on behalf of as Vice Chairmen Mr Denis Jacquot, Mr Alain Millette and
the Japanse Dancing Community for their organisations Mrs Cornelia Willius-Senzer were elected and Mr Alex Beand members of the Japanese member of the WDC.
liaev was co-opted with special responsibility for Eastern
Europe, and further coopted members are: Honorary AdAt the Competitive Dance Council Meeting, Mr Fred Bijster visor - Hoi Ping Wong Li (Macau), Honorary Advisor - Ping
as Chairman and Mr Ferry Polai Senior Vice Chairman Zhang (China), Niki Seifert (Austria)
were re-elected unopposed and unanimously. For the positions as Vice Chairman re- eleted were: Mr Jerry Abrate, Mr Karl Breuer was honoured by being appointed HonMr Steve Powell, Mr Sergey Ryupin and there were joined orary Examiner for the WDC Examination System.
by newly elected Mr Gary McDonald. A strong and united
team who will undoubtedly take Competitive dance to On Thursday, 2nd June the Annual General Meeting of the
even greater heights and success.
Council took place , and there was excellent attendance
of eager delegates for the AGM.
On a motion presented by the ADTV Germany the delegates voted that for newly granted Championship events Of note was that after a few years of absence, The Interfrom 2014 onwards there be “Open” Professional Cham- national Dance Organisation (IDO) was in attendance at
pionships. There would be no change to the existing po- all meetings and it was an honour to have present the
sition where each country nominate 2 couples to represent President Mr. Bill Fowler, who was to address the AGM
them and they with qualified “Wild Cards” would dance in and give his view of future developments, especially in
the 1st round proper. However all dancers would have the terms of a more close cooperation between IDO and
right to enter and at their own expense compete in a qual- WDC.
ifying round with a certain number being passed forward
to the 1st round proper. An exciting new development.
The meeting commenced with the introduction and address by the President, Mr Donnie Burns, M.B.E. with a
The delegates voted also on the countries to be granted video presentation .
2 future very important 2014 World Championships. The
voting was extremely close but it was announced Great With emotion and inspiration the President stated of his
Britain will present the 2014 World Ballroom Champi- belief in the WDC and determination for the future. The
onship and Ukraine will host the 2014 World Latin Cham- pride he had in working with people with the same dedipionship. Ukraine informed the meeting that Prize Money cation to build a strong foundation. He stated that despite
the great successes gained over the past few years which
established the WDC as leaders in a dance world, one
based on Freedom of Choice, the Freedom to Belong,
many challenges still lay ahead and decisions had to be
made in the best interests of all members and that there
was nothing that could not be achieved as a strong united
family. That under the Flag of the WDC, goals and dreams
could be brought to fruition.
made an Honorary Member for their outstanding services
to the WDC were passed unanimously.
Delegates were invited by the British Dance Council to attend a luncheon which was enjoyed by all present.
After the Luncheon there was the signing ceremony for
the 3 Probationary countries present, Azerbaijan, Lithuania, and Sri Lanka and the delegates were delighted to
With the joining of the WADA the potential for the future welcome these new members to the WDC family.
has never been brighter nor more positive.
The final part of the AGM was the presentation of the 2011
After the completion of the voting on the necessary pre- Presidents Awards.
liminary and standard motions the meeting immediately
moved to the motion from Scotland : That no member of Those honoured this year were
the WDC Presidium, the Competitive Dance Executive Akihiro Yokomichi, Chu Shinoda, Hiro Amano and their reBoard or the Dance Teachers Executive Board may be a spective organisations from Japan in recognition of the
registrant of the IDSF.
great work undertaken following the tragic earthquake and
Tsunami, and the stoicism and courage of the dance fraThere were several people who spoke some for and some ternity of Japan who have long supported the dance world.
against. The vote produced a very decisive outcome with The National Dance League of Russia for the magnificent
33 For, 4 Against and 4 Abstentions.
work they have undertaken leading to the remarkable
growth and expansion of the WDC Amateur League in that
The Financial Report and Acceptance of the Budget were Country.
passed unanimously. The General Secretary recorded
that the Accounts were commended by the Auditors for Mr. Svyatoslav Vlokh for the tremendous work undertaken
the exemplary manner in which they were presented and in Ukraine. Under his guidance there has been magnifioperated.
cent increase in the number of dancers in the WDC Amateur League. There is now a most attractive calendar of
Mr Marcel de Rijk who was standing down as Chairman events in Ukraine which will attract even more competiof the Teachers Executive, and thus relinquishing his po- tions. The future is exciting as the growth of the WDC consition on the Presidium, and Mrs Cornelia Willius-Senzer, tinues in Ukraine.
who after many years of loyal service was standing down
from the Presidium, received grateful thanks and a long Also honoured were the magnificent WDC Professional
standing ovation. Both however will continue to serve and World Champions 2010 ,who came to the AGM despite
work for the WDC in the most positive and constructive their very hectic schedules during this Blackpool week to
manner, with Mrs Willius-Senzer joining the Dance Teach- receive their awards. They do so much to raise the profile
ers Executive Board.
and prestige of the WDC and Competitive Dance and with
their great skills, the excellence of dance performance and
Mr Donnie Burns MBE was re-elected as President unop- artistry, they are magnificent Ambassadors throughout the
posed and unanimously. There were a total off 12 nomi- world.
nees for the 7 Vice Presidents position but as 4 persons
withdrew and one, not being a delegate, was ineligible World Ballroom Champions 2010 : Arunas Bizokas & Kathere remained 7 nominees. Elected unanimously, and to tusha Demidova
great applause Mr Brian McDonald (USA) and Mr Rudi World Latin Champions 2010 : Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia
Trautz (Germany), Mr Svein Rotvold (Norway) joined the Zagoruychenko
re-elected Presidium members Mr Isao Nakagawa World 10 Dance Champions 2010 : Roman Mirkin & Na(Japan), Mr Stanislav Popov (Russia), Mr Steve Powell talia Bednyagina
(UK), Mr Jack Rothweiler (USA), . A strong team, expe- World Ballroom Showdance Champions 2010 : Fabrizio
rienced, dedicated, determined, committed, and these & Lorena Cravero
persons will serve the WDC well in the future.
The delegates departed from the meeting with renewed
There were 5 applications for Probationary Membership, energy, optimism for the future and a determination to
Azerbaijan, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia, Sri Lanka. These make a united effort to advance the beliefs and cause of
were passed unanimously and to applause.
the World Dance Council Family.
The proposals that Mr Marcel de Rijk (who retired as The next Annual General Meeting of the General Council
Chairman of the Dance Teachers Executive) be made an will take place Thursday 31st May, 2012.
Honorary Vice President, and Mr Alan Clarke (Ireland) be
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WDC AL OPEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010
DINSEYLAND, PARIS
The New York Hotel, Disneyland Paris was the setting for the
Championship 9th/10th/11th December and it was a winter wonderland with the snow thickly laying on the ground.
On the Thursday evening as dancers from all around the world assembled for the start of 3 days of dancing one could sense the excitement. Many couples were excited at participating in their first
WDC Amateur League event and becoming a part of the warm
and caring World Dance Council Family. An increase in numbers
of over 30% on last years record numbers is a great achievement
and a tribute to the growth of the WDC AL.
It was shortly before 9.30 a.m. On Friday 10th when the main ballroom,Times Square, filled to capacity was darkened with just spotlight beams highlighting the enormous dance floor and a welcome
address was made to all present at one of the major dance events
of the year, the WDC AL World Open Championships. Then the
strains of the waltz echoed around the ballroom and on the beautifully lit competition floor this major dance games commenced
with the Disney Resort Amateur Ballroom Championships. Already
the audience was warm and appreciative and giving all couples
maximum support. This is an ambience which cannot be organised it is something which comes from the heart and a love of
dance.
At 11.00a.m. the Grand Ballroom commenced its competitions for
the day once again to a full ballroom and a highly appreciative audience who would enjoy every moment of the events. The Grandballroom would be in use all 3 days to cope with the additional
entries.
Some organisations would not be able to produce one adjudicating panel of the quality and knowledge and understanding that the
WDC provides but during the day there would be many panels
and each would comprise illustrious names, people who have devoted their lives to dance and dancers and are the life blood of our
dance world. World Champions, British, Champions, (there were
in fact a total of 89 British or World titles held) Continental Champions, National Champions all with a part to play and the competitors knew they would be fairly accessed.
During each of the events from the Under 10 Juvenile upwards it
was obvious that the WDC AL is already creating the future.
Young champions who in turn will become the worlds best
dancers and serve the dance community and pass on their experience and knowledge. The standard of the Youth Under 19 and
Under 21 was outstanding and the talent breathtaking.
Any person privileged to be in the ballrooms for the second day
will have memories to last the rest of their lives. It was incredible
the atmosphere which built during the day with the music, the audience, the competitors, the coaches all bonding and becoming
one unit to create an amazing emotional experience. Did the
dancers inspire the audience or did the audience inspire the
dancers is an enigma but certainly some magical and spell binding performances were witnessed with feelings spilling over. The
applause from, and the involvement of, the capacity audience was
amazing. If this ambience could be packaged and sold other organisers would be desperate to purchase.
There were cancellations from some programmed entries as the
cold winter took its toll (one personality took 13 hours to travel 30
kms or approx 19 miles). However there were also many late entries which compensated and proved the lengths to which dancers
will go to compete where respected.
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It was just before 9.00 a.m. Saturday the second day when the
ballroom was darkened with just creative lighting effects across
the huge dance floor and everyone present was welcomed to the
most exciting dance event in the world. The first event was the
Under 14 Disneyland Resort Paris Latin Championship. Sitting in
the audience at this early hour and showing their appreciation of
the terrific dancing were Mr Donnie Burns, MBE, the WDC President (and what a fantastic job he is doing) and Mr Sammy Stopford the Amateur League Chairman who is leading the AL to
greater strength and success. Can you imagine being 13 years of
age and knowing you were being watched and applauded by two
of the greatest Latin dancers in our history and how inspired you
would be? Men you can look up to and respect, men who have a
deep love for dance and immense knowledge and care passionately in creating a better positive future for all and working tirelessly to that end. This is one aspect which makes the WDC a
truly unique organisation.
The audience was reminiscent of a Hall of Fame with so many
great former dancers, champions and World Champions, some
only recently retired from competitions but attending to show their
support for the World of Freedom of Choice, Freedom to Belong,
Freedom to Compete, Freedom to be the Master of your own career. There is little doubt now as to the ever increasing momentum
for Freedom and that this is the true future of dance.
It was a full programme including the Professional Rising Stars
Ballroom, The Disneyland Resort Professional Latin Championship which is a WDC Super Word Ranking event, plus 8 Disneyland Resort events and 15 World Championships. All through
the day the excitement mounted as we watched one superb event
after another until that special moment Carnival time!! The Maracas were passed out adding to the atmosphere and then after a
short period of “fun” dancing the scene was set. Starting with the
Professional Latin and continuing with the last 24 of the Amateur
Ballroom.
The appearance of Riccardo & Yulia the newly crowned WDC
World Latin Champions, Sergey & Melia, Maurizio& Andra gave
added impetus to the evening and what a superb competition followed. At the end of the final Paso the audience were already on
their feet showing their enthusiasm for the magnificent dancing
and they remained standing and applauding throughout the final
jive.
The Amateur Ballroom World Open Championship had many
highlights with a very even standard which must have set the
judges real headaches. The inspired final was eventually won by
the 2010 UK Open and British Open Champions Andrea Ghigiarelli & Sara Andracchio (now Mrs Ghigiarelli) and we would like to
congratulate them on their now having achieved a World Championship title. It was very clear that they enjoyed every moment
whilst competing and receiving huge applause. In 2nd place was
the No.1 ranked Chinese couple Yang Chao & Tan Yi Ling who
also danced beautifully and received great support.
The third and final day arrived and it is very safe to say that the
many many people from all corners of the world who had spent
these three days at the WDC AL World Open had memories to
last a lifetime What an incredible experience for everyone who
had taken part in any way at all. Dancers, coaches, adjudicators,
the music man, the announcers, the organising team and their
staff who worked tirelessly, and especially the audience were
unanimous this was the most exciting competition they have ever
attended.
The morning and afternoon were mainly devoted to the Under
12/14/16/19 age groups. The new generations, the future of the
WDC AL. Those who will sparkle and become the stars of the
coming years. The jewels in the dance world crown. However the
Over 35/45/55 age groups were not forgotten as they are a highly
valued part of our dance world and in some countries they are
now the majority. The Senior 1 Ballroom had as adjudicators Vicky
Barr, Caterina Arzenton, Rita Short, Kenny Welsh, Andrew Sinkinson, Mirko Saccani, Steven Hannah, Steve Powell, Massimo Girgianni, Tony Dokman. Other than Blackpool where else could such
a panel be found anywhere in the world for a Senior event ?
The WDC is proud of its heritage, the many years over which it
has been the driving force in the development of dance in a spirit
of compromise and co-operation. The WDC realises that by evolution it must pass this legacy to the younger generations through
the passing years. The young will discover that knowledge and understanding is vital that there must be progress and development
but this must not mean the destruction of the old.
As 18.00 approached signalling the commencement of the
evening session one could sense the atmosphere building and
that a great night lay ahead. It had been thought that the two main
highlights would be the Amateur League Latin World Open Championship and the Disney Resort Professional Ballroom Championship but a thrilling surprise lay ahead.
To have a show by Sergey & Melia would be superb, To have a
show by Riccardo & Yulia would also be superb but to have a
show by both was spine tingling special. Both couples danced
from their hearts with emotion packed performances to show their
love for freedom for all and they had the crowd in a state of frenzy,
and many had a lump in their throats at the superb performances.
The standard in the Amateur Latin Championship was truly excellent with many tight tussles for placings. It was no surprise when
at the end of the Paso in the Semi the audience rose to give a
standing ovation to great young dancers giving superb performances. In he final there were 3 excellent couples and all dancing
brilliantly and no wonder each had a mix of marks of 1, 2, 3,. The
final was danced to a continuous clapping and maraca shaking cacophony of noise from a highly excited and enthralled audience all
standing to show their appreciation to the couples for a brilliant
championship.
In the Professional Ballroom some of the “top names” were missing but we still had a most exciting competition and quality dancing. Domen & Monika, Warren & Kristi like all the other finalists
demonstrated great artistry, musicality and control.
In a day filled with wonderful moments some highlights were
twin brothers dancing in the Under 19 Latin final and dancing so
well with one becoming Champion.
The emotion of parents and coaches when a young couple were
announced as World Champions and it had not been expected.
Mirko Saccani & Caterina Azenton forming a new partnership to
give a demonstration of ….....................the Birdy Dance!!
The WDC President being totally involved in the surroundings, the
atmosphere, the sheer joy of dance and becoming the “Maraca
King” to show his appreciation of the dancing we were witnessing.
This close bond which is now shared by all in the WDC is proving
special and unique and for young dancers to discover that great
man and Champion, that big adjudicator, is human, loves to have
fun and is in reality a friend is what sets the WDC apart.
Towards the end of the evening, and in effect the 2010 Champi-
onships a number of sincere speeches were made and tribute
paid to those who work so hard to create and then keep running
this magnificent Celebration of all that is good in dance. Special
thanks were made to Academie des Maitres de Danse de France
who made it possible for the event to take place in France and
thereby that not only French dancers but dancers from around the
world would have true Freedom to compete.
Over and over during the festival we witnessed the beauty of
movement to music. This is what our dance world is all about.
There must be beautiful movement to music to have dance and
this unfortunately is totally lost to some people and organisations.
We witnessed calm, elegance, stylish, musical, artistic dancing
with consideration for fellow competitors. The connection and body
contact between the couples had been excellent as there is no desire to work only for speed and power. Faster, higher, further,
stronger are not part of the sport discipline of Competitive dance
vocabulary. To make the simplest elements beautiful is the greatest degree of difficulty not to set some tariff with tricks, etc., used
to impress and fool those without in depth knowledge and experience.
The finalists for two main Championships and Professional WDC
World Series were as follows:
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AMATEUR BALLROOM
Andrea & Sara Ghigiarelli (Italy)
Yang Chao & Tan Yi Ling (China)
Andey Sirbu & Alexander Hixson
Gaetana Iavarone & Emanuele Napolitano (Italy)
Fedor Isaev & Anna Zudiliha (Russia)
Mark & Olga Elsbury (England)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AMATEUR LATIN
Neil Jones & Ekaterina Sokolova (England)
Kirill Belorukov & Elvira Skrylnikova (Russia)
Jurij & Jagoda Batagelj (Slovenia)
Anton Karpov & Natalia Rumyantseva (Russia)
Dmytro Vlokh & Ekaterina Vaganova (Ukraine)
Oleg Negrov & Valeriya Ryabova (Russia)
WORLD SERIES PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM
1. Domen Krapez & Monica Negro (Slovenia)
2. Warren & Kristi Boyce (England)
3. Eldar Dzhafarov & Anna Sazhina (Azerbadzjan)
4. Alessio Potenziani & Veronika Vlasova (Russia)
5. Andrea Faraci & Iveta Pauryte (U.S.A.)
6. Denis Donskoy & Maria Galtseva (Russia)
WORLD SERIES PROFESSIONAL LATIN
1. Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko (USA)
2. Sergey Surkov & Melia (Russia)
3. Maurizio Vescovo & Andra Vaidilaite (Canada)
4. Emanuele Soldi & Elisa Nasato (Italy)
5. Joshua Keefe & Sara Magnanelli (Italy)
6. Przemek Lowicki & Asta Sigvaldadottir (Poland)
Full Results for all events : http://www.scrutelle.info/results/estelle/2010/disney_2010/index.htm
MAKE A DATE NOW FOR 2011 and PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL
NOTE THE EVENT WILL BE ON
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY 3rd/4th/5th DECEMBER.
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2011 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PROFESSIONAL LATIN
The worlds best dancers convene in the Kremlin for a World Class event
The historical Grand Kremlin Palace, Moscow is the setting for one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the
dance calendar. Not just afficionados of dance but all
who appreciate elegance and beauty love this great
competition and Gala Show.
An event of the highest quality not only in terms of the
couples participating, but the very special venue inside
of the Kremlin, decorated and lit to create the most special of athmospheres with a scintillating orchestra to provide live music.
The organiser Mr. Stanislav Popov, together with his excellent team must be congratulated for the immense
contribution to the competitive calendar with this Crown
Jewel of events
The 2011 World Championship Professional Latin ,
which is along the Ballroom divisions championship the
premier championship in the World of Dance , was no
exception, with "spectacular" being almost an understatement.
With the first time the Basic Dance was a compulsory
dance in each round there was even more anticipation
who would adapt best to the new format and present the
best competitive interpretation of those dearly loved and
so important basic elements.
The difficult duty to adjudicate this event of events fell to
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the following distinguished adjudicators under the chairmanship of Hannes Emrich.
Mr. Luka Fanni
Mrs. Vibeke Toft
Mr. Marc Barbieri
Mr. Akira Hojo
Mr. Rudolf Trautz
Mr. Wojciech Przemieniecki
Mrs. Nicole Hansen-Burns
Mrs. Daniela Skovic-Novak
Mr. Svyatoslav Vlokh
Mr. Victor Popov
Mrs. Tone Nyhagen
The outcome of this most exciting of finals, after 5 excellent rounds of competition is:
1.) Riccardo Cocchi - Yulia Zagoruychenko (USA)
2.) Michael Malitowski - Joanna Leunis (Poland)
3.) Sergey Surkov - Melia (Russia)
4.) Franco Formica - Oksana Lebedew (Germany)
5.) Andrej Skufca - Melinda Torokgyorgy (Slovenia)
6.) Maurizio Vescovo - Andra Vadilaite (Canada)
Most sincere congratulations to Riccardo and Yulia for
retaining their World Champion’s Title for 2011 and I am
sure there will be most exciting battles ahead in the future.
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ASIAN TOUR 2011
Long established as one of the major series of competitions for
Professionals the Asian Tour
in 2011 for the first time included WDC AL Championships at every
venue. A sign of the continued growth of the Amateur League.
Any dancer who experiences the excitement and the quality of the
competitions has the desire to return again and again.
2011 commenced in Japan, Tokyo on the 20th February, with the
Asian Open a major Open Championship but also including
Asian National Championships then followed
23rd February, Japan and Nagoya Asian Tour Nagoya Open
28th March, Taiwan and Taipei Open
March 3rd Indonesia Jakarta. Indonesian Open
Concluding 5th March, Macau and Macau Open Championship.
ASIAN OPEN PROFESSIONAL LATIN
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Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko (USA)
Franco Formica & Oxana Lebedew (Germany)
Sergey Surkov & Melia (Russia)
Andrej Skufca & Melinda Torokgiorgi (Slovenia)
Marcus Homm & Ksenia Kasper (Germany)
Rachid Malki & Anna Suprun (Norway)
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Sonny Jin Zhang & Cher Wing Oing Luo (China)
Joshua Keefe & Sara Magnaneli (Italy)
Roman Myrkin & Natalia Byednyagina (Ukraine)
Kosuice Matsumoto & Nozoni Katou (Japan)
Ma Ning & Yi Sha (China)
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Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demudova (USA)
Mirko Gozzoli &b Edita Daniute (Italy)
Victor Fung & Anastasia (USA)
Domen Krapez & Monica Nigro (Italy)
Warren Boyce & Kristi Boyce (England)
Eldar Dzhafarov & Anna Sazina (Azerbaijan)
ASIAN OPEN PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM,
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Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova (USA)
Mirko Gozzoli & Edita Daniute (Italy)
Domen Krapez & Monica Nigro (Slovenia)
Sascha Karabey & Natasha Karabey (Germany)
Andrea Ghigiarelli & Sara Andracchio (England)
Gaetano Iavarone & Emanuella Napolitano (Italy)
Mikail Eremeev & Olesya Eremeeva (Russia)
Sun Jua Xing & Yi Ning Xuan (China)
Romeo Alfarius Queri & Triska Tan (Singapore)
Maxim Antipin & Bibiana Choo (Singapore)
INDONESIAN OPEN AMATEUR LATIN
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Dmytro Vloch & Ekaterina Vaganova (Ukraine)
Sarunas Greblikas & Viktoria Horeva (Latvia)
Yi Long Xu & Lin Yue Shi (China)
Jia Hun Ma & Qian Xu (China)
Hinlon Lely & Zhao Shan Shan (China)
MACAU OPEN PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM
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Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko (USA)
Andrej Skufca & Melina Torokgiorgi (Slovenia)
Maurizio Vescovo & Andra Vaidilaite (Canada)
Roman Kutskyy & Anna Kovolova (USA)
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Domen Krapez & Monica Nigro (Slovenia)
Aleksandr Zhiratkov & Irina Novozhilova (Hong
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Eldar Dzhafarov & Anna Sazina (Azebaijan)
Kong)
MACAU OPEN PROFESSIONAL LATIN
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The Results for each final were.
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The organisation of each event is exemplary and the competitors
are assured of glamorous settings, an enthusiastic audience who
love and appreciate good dancing and show this with their applause, the highest quality music, and Adjudicating Panels filled
with deep knowledge, experience and understanding. Little wonder that the stars of dance came from so many countries to be
part of this wonderful series of events. The audience were able to
enjoy the performances of the top, the very best, dancers in the
world.
Plans are already well in hand for the 2012 tour and it promises to
be even bigger, better and more spectacular. Exciting times lie
ahead.
INDONESIAN OPEN AMATEUR BALLROOM
TAIWAN OPEN PROFESSIONAL LATIN
The Prize Money for the Professionals is extremely generous and
certainly ranks amongst the very top, if not the top purses. The
Amateurs too were rewarded with unprecedented Prize Money.
Great tribute and thanks must be given to the Organisers for offering dancers the magnificent Prize Money available.
The camaraderie of the dancers as they share fun times together
when travelling and relaxing even competing, is a symbol of the
unity within the WDC Family.
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Chao Yang & Yiling Tano (China)
Chon He & Jing Shan (China)
Gaetano Iavarone & Emmanuela Napolitano (Italy)
Andrey Sirbu & Alexander Hixson (England)
Rhett Salmon & Kristie Simmonds (Australia)
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Jurij Batagelj & Jagoda Strukelj (Slovenia)
Kirill Belorukov & Elvira Skrylnikova (Russia)
Mirco Risi & Maria Ermatchkova (Italy)
Dorin Fecautanu & Victoria Burke (England)
Smytro Vluch & Ekayerina Vaganova (Ukraine)
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Sascha Karabey & Natasha Karabey (Germany)
Anron Lebedew & Anna Borsch (Canada)
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Andrei Mosiecuk & Kamila Kajak (Poland)
Alessandro Camerotto & Nancy Berti (Italy)
Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychecko (USA)
Andrej Sufca & Melindo Torokgiorgi (Slovenia)
Maurizio Vescovo & Andra Vaidilaite (Canada)
Lu Ning & Jasmine Ding Fang Zhang (China)
Andrei Mosejuk & Kamila Kajak (Poland)
Chao Yang & Yiling Tan (China)
Gaetano Iavarone & Ammanuela Napolitano (Italy)
He Tong & Dan Jing (China)
Matthew Potter & Victoria Rafeiner (Australia)
Wu Ke & Han Zui (China)
MACAU OPEN AMATEUR LATIN
INDONESIAN OPEN PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM
1.Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova (USA)
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Frando Formica & Oxana Lebedew (Germany)
Andrej Skufca & Melina Torokgiorgi (Slovenia)
Maurizio Vescovo & Anda Vaidilaite (Canada)
Lu Ning & Jasmine Ding Fang Zhang (China)
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Mirco Risi & Maria Ermatchkova (Italy)
Morten Lowe & Roselina Doneva (Denmark)
Sarunas Greblikas & Viktoria Horeva (Latvia)
Dmytro Vlok & Ekaterina Vaganova (Ukraine)
Yi Long Xu & Lin Yue Shi (China)
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A topical discussion of what really goes on in the World of Dance
DANCESPORT WILL NOT BE IN THE
2020 OLYMPICS.
There can be very few people who have not read propaganda that the inclusion of Dancesport as an Olympic
Medal Sport was imminent.
system does not prevent corruption.
The IOC President writing kind letter, impressed by a
simple change of name, congratulating and saying well
done at the very moment that Vision 2012 has been
shattered, are polite rather than an indication of future
intentions, and in reality also demonstrate a lack of
knowledge on Dance and Dancesport matters.
Year by year this mirage has proved to be exactly that.
It remains something insubstantial and illusory. In recent
months we were once again reading all the old, often reNo sooner has the rejection been announced and there
peated, words about how strong a contender dancesport
we have new Propaganda and hype from those conwas and this time/next time it would happen.
nected to Dancesport and now 2024 is the new date we
are told. This time it will happen we must believe.
When it came down to the crunch Dancesport was rejected and it is not included in the 8 sports from whom
Perhaps one should believe more in the reality of Father
the final selection will be made. The 8 sports under
Christmas (Santa Clause) living at the North Pole!
consideration are Baseball and softball (who were removed after the 208 games, wakeboard, squash,sport
Is it not time now to step back, consider the evidence,
climbing, rollersports, karate and the martial art sport
and show integrity and admit Dancesport will never be
wushu.
an Olympic Medal Sport, Dancesport cries out for honesty.
The IOC have often stated that sports which require subjective judging will have least success when there is final
consideration.
Can we have it?
Given the judging scandal in Italy, and under Police investigation at this moment, one can understand why
they are suspicious of an International Federation no
matter what judging system they produce. Changing the
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A topical discussion of what really goes on in the World of Dance
INTERNATIONAL DANCE
ORGANISATION LEAVES IDSF
The IDO has long been an Associate Member of both
the World Dance Council and the International Dance
Sport Federation.
They were one of the corner stones of the IDSF Vision
2012
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With the introduction of the World Dance Sport Federation they were required to sign their own death warrant
and within 3 years (possible in special circumstances a 2
year addition) be fully absorbed into the WDSF, which is
IDSF dominated.
This is simply IDSF attempting to expand their control.
At their June AGM the IDO delegates voted unanimously
to leave the IDSF, which is a serious blow to Vision
2012.
Thus a new Chapter opens for the IDO and it is hoped
that this will herald a new beginning and result the future in their in working for mutual co-operation and benefit with the World Dance Council.
The International Dance Organization (IDO), is a International Federation with a membership of over 90 Nations, representing more than 250,000 dancers, from six
continents.
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM &
LATIN AMERICAN SHOWDANCE 2010
On the 6th November 2010 Bojidar Sisoev presented two
WDC European Championships at the same time, which
is a first in recent history. With the support of major
Sponsors and a TV transmission scheduled at prime
viewing time, Bojidar managed to create a first class
event, and the WDC is most appreciative of his
efforts.
11 Urs Geisenhainer & Agnes Kazmierczak Poland
12 Ivan Krylov & Nataliya Smirnova Russia
13-14 Veiko Ratas & Helena Liiv Estonia
13-14 Fabrizio Cravero & Lorena Cravero Italy
15 Domenico Cannizzaro & Agnese Junkure Latvia
16 Krisjan Kuusk & Anri Kokkonen Finland
17 Daniele Gallaro & Kimberly Taylor Great Britain
Bulgaria and Bojidar Sisoev have sure established them- 18-19 Roman Mayer & Siret Siilak Austria
selves as major organisers for future years with the
18-19 Herman Lak & Michele Lak Netherlands
presentation of such a well organised and high class
20 Sergii Kravchuk & Anastasiya Fedchyshyna Ukraine
event.
21 Martin Parnov Reichhardt & Maija Katrina Salminen
Denmark
22 Florian Gschaider & Manuela Stoeckl Austria
RESULTS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 23 Karol Brull & Viktoria Bolender Slovakia
PROFESSIONAL LATIN AMERICAN SHOWDANCE
24-25 Aleksandar Popov & Irena Dimitrova Bulgaria
2010
24-25 Paolo Di Lorenzo & Liene Darbiniece Latvia
1 Jesper Birkehoj & Anna Kravchenko Germany
2 Justas Kucinskas & Jekaterina Romankova Lithuania
3 Roman Myrkin & Natalia Biedniagina Ukraine
4 Plamen Danailov & Radostina Gerova Bulgaria
5 Lenny Gouwerok & Laura Zmajkovicova Slovakia
6 Maxim Kochura & Olga Aleshina Russia
7 Stefan Erdmann & Sarah Latton Germany
8 Dmitry Kolesnikov & Maria Keyzman Russia
9-10 Stefano Terrazzino & Paulina Biernat Poland
9-10 Ryan Hammond & Lindsey Muckle Great Britain
11-12 Vadim Volkov & Irina Rogozina Czech Republic
11-12 Pierre Vallee & Marion Duguest France
13 Boyan Kirchev & Julie Lere-Pland Netherlands
14 Wilhelm Gabalier & Christiana Leuthner Austria
RESULTS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM 2010
1 Mirko Gozzoli & Edita Daniute Italy
2 Sascha Karabey & Natascha Karabey Germany
3 Domen Krapez & Monica Nigro Slovenia
4 Warren Boyce & Kristi Boyce Great Britain
5 Denis Donskoi & Maria Galtzeva Russia
6 Tomasz Papkala & Frantsiska Yordanova Poland
7 Eldar Dzhafarov & Anna Sazhina Azerbaijan
8 Rudiger Homm & Victorija Triscuka Germany
9-10 Gustaf Lundin & Valentina Oseledko Sweden
9-10 Ruslan Golovashchenko & Olena Golovashchenko
Ukraine
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26 Balazs Pap & Viktoria Verebelyi Hungary
27 Nickolay Jordanov & Milena Georgieva Bulgaria
28-29 Peter Ekkart & Ellen Ekkart Belgium
28-29 Ramon de Kleijn & Astrid Theelen Netherlands
30-31 Marc Hotfilder & Heike Macke Germany
30-31 Donald Young & Melanie Young Great Britain
32 Damien Jacquot & Emilie Jacquot France
We would like to congratulate Jesper and Anna and
Mirko & Edita to becoming European Champions.
WORLD PROFESSIONAL 10-DANCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010
KIEV, UKRAINE
On the 26th December 2010 the World Profesisonal 10Dance Championship took place in Kiev and considering
that it was two days after Christmas any organiser would
have had some trepidation of the couples willingness and
resolve to compete at this Festive Time of the Year.
But the organisers did not have to worry. They were rewarded with the biggest amount of competitors in recent
history and gave the competitors the best of conditions in
terms of accommodation and a great environment to compete in, as the ISDA World Championship also took place
at the same time.
A big thank you must go to the organiser, Irina Byednyagina , for her excellent work in her first time of organising a
world championship.
The panel of adjudictors in charge of determining the result of the world championship were
Franz Hochegger, Austria
Bojidar Boyanov Sisoev, Bulgaria
Peter dan Ringgaard, Denmark
Delphine Fouchet, France
Michael Hull, Germany
Robert Barley, Great Britain
Denise Abrate, Italy
Toru Futatsumori, Japan
Olga Zenkevich, Russia
Sergiy Marych, Ukraine
Martin Lamb, USA
under the chairmanship of Svyatoslav Vlokh, Ukraine:
The full result of the Championship was as follows:
1
Myrkin Roman - Biedniagina Nataliia, Ukraine
2
Dzhafarov Eldar - Sazhina Anna, Azerbaijan
3
Zakharin Alexey - Novozhilova Anastasia, Russia
4
Pilipenchuk Nikolai - Skorikova Natalia, USA
5
Kharlamov Oleg - Khranovskaya Diana, Russia
6
Russ Wilder - Katusha Wilder, USA
7
Sehyong Jang Don - Adele Jang Don, Great Britain
8
Kazufumi Usui - Megumi Usui, Japan
9
Boev Igor - Schembri Karina, Australia
10 Christian Millette - Denitsa Ikonomova, Bulgaria
11
Chernenko Tymofiy - Chernenko Margaryta, Ukraine
12 Piotr Wlodarczyk - Marta Wach, Poland
13 Brull Karol - Bolander Viktoria, Slovakia
14...15
Jurij Kaiser - Aleksandra Kaiser, Germany
14...15
Siscu Perez - Larionova Maria, Spain
16 Stefan Heinrich - Manuela Brychzy, Germany
17 Pap Balazs - Vorobey Viktoria, Hungary
18 Offermans Joost - Warmer Deborah, Netherlands
19 Nakaizumi Shigeru - Nakaizumi Meri, Japan
20 Jacquot Damien - Jacquot Emilie, France
21 Eugueni Chaoulski - Sara Chilling, Canada
22 Chen Peter - Robl Ursula, Austria
23 Jason Gauci - Brioni Penrose, Australia
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COMPETITORS COMMISSION
FUNDRAISER , MAY 2011
SPANISH HALL, WINTERGARDENS
The first Thursday of Blackpool is the traditional date for
the Competitors Commission Annual Fund Raiser and
on 24th May, the Spanish Hall, in the Winter Gardens
welcomed a large and enthusiastic audience for the
2011 event. What a treat lay in store for everyone present.
The music and compering was in the very capable
hands of Mark Lunn.
control and slowness together with moments of great
speed.
The next couple were Sascha & Natasha Karabey with
Sascha in a “lounge suit” style and Natasha in a cappuccino colour gown. They produced a beautiful waltz routine showing great musicality and how music can
enhance the dance artistry and also demonstrated great
personality and individuality.
Maurizio Vescovo & Andra Vaidilaite then appeared to
To start such an evening is never easy but what a wonentertain and how well they achieved that. With Andra in
derful opening there was for all to enjoy. As the strains of red they produced a Rumba with emotion and style and
“If I was rich man” rang out and Val Chmerkovskiy enter superb characterisation to the music “Memories” and
the dance floor carrying a violin few would have realised certainly will provide many good memories for the audiwhat a virtuoso performer Val was, and he richly deence.
served the applause for his playing. Then Daria Chesnokova wearing black heavily crystal encrusted and
Sascha & Natasha returned with Natasha in a lovely
touches of red entered and we were treated to a great
white gown and the gave us a great Slow Foxtrot to “If
Samba show. It ended with Val again demonstrating hi
you go Away”. There was some very clever choreograskill with the violin.
phy to capture the music and we saw great control both
in the very slow movements and the sections of speed.
This was a very special Sascha & Natasha
One of the most glamorous and beautifully presented
competitions in the dancing calendar The World Masters
Latin is presented annually by Ferry Polai.
The venue, the Congress Centre Innsbruck, is a fitting
setting for one of the WDC World Super Series Events.
Competitors enjoy the event as they are guaranteed
good organisation, a formal Welcome Reception, a superb atmosphere but most important highly knowledgeable and experienced Adjudicators. The prize purse is
generous with all couples reaching the last 24 being included.
2010 proved to be no exception and the 43 couples from
all over the world report an unforgettable event. The
event was also recorded for TV presentation to a world
wide audience. An excellent "shop window" for competitive dance.
The Finalists were
1. Riccardo COCCHI - Yulia ZAGORUYCHENKO-USA
2. Andrej SKUFCA - Melinda- SLOVENIA
3. Maurizio VESCOVO - Andra VAIDILAITE -CANADA
4. Emanuele SOLDI - Elisa NASATO- ITALY
5. Evgeniy SMAGIN - Polina KAZACHENKO - RUSSIA
6. Rachid MALKI - Anna SUPRUN- NORWAY
Next to entertain were Fabrizio & Loredano Cravero.
They performed their number entitled “A Funny Game”
which had won them the 2010 World Classic Showdance title. Loredano wore white with black touches and
Fabrizio a black sequin covered dinner jacket. They
seemed to enjoy every moment of their dancing and announced that they were now retiring from the competitive
dance scene receiving a warm farewell.
Once again Marizio & Andra returned with Andra in white
with sparkling crystals, and the audience were treated to
a sparkling sizzling jive. Jive as it should be danced.
Their personalities shone through in this bright performance.
Now the audience were to be treated to dazzling perVal & Daria then returned with Daria changing to another formances from two reigning World Champions. A speBlack and crystal gown, and they dedicated their percial night indeed, one in which we witnessed why these
formance to the people of Japan following the tragic retwo great couples are World Champions.
cent events. To the music “Smile” they danced a
beautiful Rumba with a very clever combination of great Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko made their
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entry into this wonderful night, a night showing all that is
good in dance. Yulia was wearing a heavily crystal decorated black dress and to the voice of Barbara Streisand
they gave a beautiful Rumba, filled with emotion and
feeling and a real man/woman atmosphere, demonstrating beautiful lines and body usage.
Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova with Katusha in a
Turquoise colour gown then gave a great show with
Arunas in Fred Astaire mood! In another era they would
have been stars of the Silver Screen! After an unusual
intro we had a scintillating light and bright quickstep
catching the essence of the dance.
To the sounds of Spanish Gypsy Dance, Riccardo &
Yulia, with Yulia in Black with red underskirts, gave a
super Paso Doble. Great characterisation, a real Matador attitude from Riccardo and great skirt work from
Yulia as she became the “cloak”. Exciting and enthralling.
To conclude this wonderful cabaret Arunas returned with
Katusha wearing white, and we witnessed a hauntingly
beautiful waltz. Super choreography and great emotions
showing artistry, musicality,
class. No athletics, no gimmicks just dancing at its best.
Each and every performances received much applause
from the enthralled audience, and all will hope that they
can return for the 2012 Fund Raiser.
There is the traditional Raffle with great prizes being
kindly donated by the leading names in the dance world.
The Competitors Commission are deeply grateful for the
generous support of
Chrisanne
DSI
Crystal Clover
FARS
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Dance News - advertising the event
Ron Self - Photo's
Fredric Frennessen - Photo's
Andrew Miller – Photo's.
The raffle is normally a major part of the Competitors
Commission Fund Raising. 2011 was different as it was
announced that all the proceeds from the Raffle would
be donated to the Fund to bring Relief and Aid to the
people of Japan following the tragedy that had befallen
their country. A generous act on the part of the Commission and one which demonstrates the true nature of
many in our dance world, willing to offer support and encouragement to those who suffer misfortunes. A helping
hand in a dark hour. The WDC Family at its best.
If you were not in attendance in 2011 at this highlight in
the dance year do make every effort to share in great
dancing cabaret in 2012 and help the Commission in
their efforts to work for, and to represent, the Competitors.
ITALIAN OPEN 2011
RIMINI , JULY 2011
As Italy was emerging as a leading dance nation the legendary
Adalberto & Lalla Dell ‘Orto organised the first Italian Open Championship. It was quickly established as “the” international event in
Italy. Leading Adjudicators, top couples all wished be part . When
they decided to step aside Jerry Abrate and Caterina Arzenton
took over and the Adalberto & Lalla must be delighted and proud
that the great tradition continues.
Italy, and the world of dance, are fortunate that they have people
such as Caterina and Jerry who work tirelessly to support and
promote dancing in Italy and the world. The task would be a daunting one for lesser people but Caterina and Jerry supported by the
great people around them never waver in their determination.
There is also unity with ANMB and the Amateur organisation FIDA
supporting the event and showing what can be achieved when the
best future for Competitive Dance is the com
mon goal.
The 28th Italian Open Championship took place 24/25/26h June
at Bellaria – Rimini, its new home from 2010. The venue for the
Championships is the beautiful European Congress Centre, Bellaria and it provided every possible facility. Modern, spacious,
clean, good changing facilities,delicious food, great parking and
with a dance floor almost the size of Blackpool, plus air conditioning, much needed in Rimini in June.
Everything for a great event was on hand and it was pleasing that
there was a 300% increase in entries from 2010. Jerry & Caterina
planned their programme so that during the morning, Adjudicators
& Competitiors would have the opportunity to spend the morning
on the beach if they so desired or just “chilling out”. A perfect opportunity to have a summer break and dance. For many couples it
was their first Italian Open experience and no doubt they will be
back for more in 2012.
In all, couples from 25 countries attended the Championships and
danced before panels drawn from over 60 adjudicators from 12
countries. The standard in every event was extremely high but it
was exciting to see the Under 16, Under 21 events and undoubtedly there is a wealth of talent, and there were some you felt who
must develop to be in time World Champions. There was huge audience support for every event and the competitors and audience
bonded to produce a wonderful and memorable championship.
There is little doubt that every person present will want to be back
next year to enjoy the atmosphere and the ambience Caterina and
Jerry created.
One of the highlights is always the International Team Match on
the opening night this year between 7 teams. Both England and
especially Netherlands (who had balloons, flags, maracas, and an
infectious sense of fun) had brought group support and this added
to the already great atmosphere. The entry of each team was a
tribute to Blackpool style Team entries. Probably Italy stole the
show with their team “cross dressing” the men in gowns we could
all recognise, and the ladies in male costumes and they then
went on to each do a short dance and it was hilarious to see this
role reversal as they danced figures for which they are known. The
whole event was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in the audience
and from the applause and encouragement one would have
thought they were at Blackpool. It mattered not who won or who
did not, this was the friendship of dance at its very best. Dance
was the big winner. Just for the record Italy were announced as
winners and triumphantly paraded the enormous trophy.
On the final night the closing event was an International Junior
Team Match and this too drew great support and enthusiasm from
the audience and produced some hugely impressive dancing. It
seems the infectious atmosphere captured some of the Adjudicators who during the conclusion formed “new partnerships” and
showed us that they certainly can still jive with the best. Possibly
a sign of the future Ukraine were the winners of the match. A richly
deserved victory.
On the Monday there takes place the International Football Challenge a great day of friendship and fun and a match played in
good spirits although Mr Hannes Emrich the Referee had an energetic job curbing the enthusiasm and competitive instinct of the
players. Ukraine gained rich revenge for their defeat in the Team
Match by defeating Italy 6 – 1 in the football..
In the evening a pleasant pizza dinner was enjoyed before all
headed home making plans to be sure they would be there for
29th Italian Open Rimini-Bellaria 2012.
The results for the 4 main events :
WDC World Series Professional Latin Finalists:
1. Emanuele Soldi & Elisa Nasato. (Italy)
2. Alessandro Camerotto & Nancy Berti (Italy)
3. Alec Ivanets & Lisa Bellinger-Ivanets (England)
4. Anton Sboev & Patrizia (England)
5. Vladislav Borodinov & Urina Garous (Russia)
6. Aleksandr Scarlato & Yulos Lesokhnina (Ukraine)
WDC World Series Professional Ballroom Finalists:
1. Mirko Gozzoli & Edita Daniute (Italy)
2. Warren Boyce & Kristi Boyce (England)
3. Eldar Dzhafarov & Anna Sazina (Azerbaijan)
4. Alexandr Voskalchuk & Veronica Egorova (Russia)
5. Rudiger Homm & Viktorija Triscuka (Germany)
6. Herman Lak & Michelle Lak (Netherlands)
WDC AL Amateur Ballrooom Finalists:
1. Donatas Vezelis & Linda Chatkeviciute (Lithuania)
2. Gaetano Iavarone & Emanuela Napolitano (Italy)
3. Ilia Asonov & Elena Garanina (Russia)
4. Oscar Pedrinelli & Kamila Brozovska (Italy)
5. Dennis Voermans & Samantha Kolin (Netherlands)
6. Yuriy Dodoncha & Olena Dodoncha (Ukraine)
WDC AL Amateur Latin Finalists:
1. Massimo Arcolin & Lyubov Mushtuk (Italy)
2. Francesco Bertini & Sabrina Manzi (Italy)
3. Evgeny Orlov & Inga Kapkanshikova (Russia)
4. Marco Rocchini & Giula Scarpellini (Italy)
5. Anton Dyachkov & Marina Amirkhanyan (Italy)
6. Dmitro Stepaneko & Elmira Apanasova (Ukraine)
7. Lawrence James & Aimie Leak (England)
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26.11.2011
afternoon session at 2pm
evening session at 8pm
OPEN TO THE WORLD!
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CHAMPIONSHIP, GATINEAU, CANADA
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LATIN, REGENSDORF, SWITZERLAND
1st - 2nd OCT 2011: WDC AL WORLD CUP AMATEUR LATIN, MOSCOW, RUSSIA
22nd OCT 2011: KREMLIN CUP - WDC WORLD CUP LATIN, MOSCOW, RUSSIA
29th OCT 2011: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM,
SEOUL, KOREA
29TH OCT 2011: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP PROFESSIONAL LATIN AMERICAN
SHOWDANCE - LEIPZIG , GERMANY
7TH - 13TH NOV 2011: THE DUTCH OPEN WORLD SERIES AND WDC AL FESTIVAL,
ASSEN , HOLLAND
19TH NOV 2011: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS PROFESSIONAL LATIN
BONN, GERMANY
26TH NOV 2011: WORLD MASTERS LATIN , INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
3RD - 5TH DEC 2011: DISNEY WORLD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP WDC AL
AND DISNEY CUP WORLD SERIES EVENTS
EURODISNEY RESORT , PARIS
10TH DEC 2011: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WDC AL 10-DANCE, KIEV, UKRAINE
17TH DEC 2011: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LATIN AMERICAN SHOWDANCE,
KAZAN, RUSSIA
www.worldmasters.at
Tickets in the Danceschool Polai
and at www.worldmasters.at
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ,
NEWS AND TOPCIAL REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS AS USUAL
WDC E-NEWS

WDC E-News 3 July 2011 - bg

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