This last weekend I participated in my first Canadian Nationals. It was an amazing experience, but I do think that the nerves got to me. We didn't make the first cut, and I'm still trying to get my hands on the results to see how many recalls we got.
On a complete side note, we totally look like hobbits next to everyone else. At the beginning of the rumba, two other dancers trample over me before we even get going.
The first video is of the first round of the Adult Latin Championship - so you get to see all of the couples. The second is of the final (but just the Rumba, Paso, Jive). Enjoy!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Karina Smirnoff's Playboy Cover
Karina Smirnoff is not just a latin ballroom queen now. She's now a celebrity, with with a Playboy cover to boot. I don't really know what to make of it but power to her. In her words - "I'm thrilled to show off my strong, toned physique in the pages of Playboy and celebrate my sexiness."
WDC 2011 Results
My shrieks this morning may have alarmed the neighbours, but I could hardly contain myself. For the second time in a row Yulia and Riccardo won the world dance championships!
The final results were as follows:
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 Torokyorgy (Slovenia)
6.) Maurizio Vescovo - Andra Vadilaite (Canada)
But that was not the only (pleasant) surprise. Maurizio and Andra were in the finals as well, placing sixth. Franco and Oxana were knocked from the third spot by Sergey and Melia. Is this an indication of Blackpool next month? We'll see.
The live cast of the finals made it quite difficult to see all of the couples dancing. Hopefully some YouTube videos will be posted soon.
The final results were as follows:
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 Torokyorgy (Slovenia)
6.) Maurizio Vescovo - Andra Vadilaite (Canada)
But that was not the only (pleasant) surprise. Maurizio and Andra were in the finals as well, placing sixth. Franco and Oxana were knocked from the third spot by Sergey and Melia. Is this an indication of Blackpool next month? We'll see.
The live cast of the finals made it quite difficult to see all of the couples dancing. Hopefully some YouTube videos will be posted soon.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Ballroom Bootcamp - with Maurizio!
This upcoming week will be especially gruelling. In addition to my four weekly lessons with my coaches, we will be having lessons with none other than Maurizio Vescovo. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. At the recent UK Open, he represented Canada and placed 7. We are so very honoured to have him. The video below is of his paso doble with his former partner (Melinda) - some may argue that his paso is his best dance.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
My New Favourite Samba Video
I don't know what it is about this video but everytime I watch it I just wanted to give my next round my all. All of the couples are amazing for various reasons. Someday I will master that hip roll Anna does (0:28).
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