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Our New Venue, the Beautiful Nile Country Club got Rave Reviews
It is said that change is good. That, however, doesn't make it
any less scary.
To move an event that had enjoyed over a decade at it's previous
location was indeed a big step. In the end, it turned out to be
a good decision.
Guests came up to us all day long to express their approval of
the new venue. Even our feature couple, Decho and Bree, who had
featured the event at it's old location three years earlier,
highly approved. In Decho's own words, "This venue is perfect
for a Ballroom event. It's very nice."
Sure, there were a few glitches, but, nothing that can't be
fixed next time. Overall, the move was well received.
Here is your link to view the Competitor's pictures
http://www.natashareedgallery.com/Events/NW-Dance-Extravaganza-2010/11820385_2HEwq#835350623_8AhFr
The 26th NW Dance Extravaganza had it All
If for some crazy reason you couldn't make it to the the event,
you missed out on a wonderful day of dance!
This year's Extravaganza had it all. Several team demos, free
Jack & Jill contests, a free West Coast Swing workshop,
Argentine Tango demo, Standard Ballroom demo, Latin demos,
Theater Arts demos, W.C. Swing demo, Chicago Style Steppin demo,
and plenty of social dancing. What a shame if you had to miss
all this! It truly was a lot of bang for your buck!
Your Dinner Show Performances
We would like to thank 12 very special dancers who put on what
was probably the BEST Dinner Show ever! Keep in mind that this
special showcase of dancing was exclusive to those who had
dinner tickets.
Our many thanks to:
DECHO KRAEV & BREE WATSON. Decho & Bree gave our dinner guests
their first glimpse of the exquisite dancing of this Nationally
ranked couple. Their Theater Arts Bolero was to die for!
MICHELLE BADION & WLADIMIR PINO. Michelle and Vlad's Argentine
Tango demo was quite unique and more than filled the bill for
this intriguing dance style.
JONATHAN & CAROLYN HUGGETT. British Columbia's Sr. Standard
Champs had the biggest challenge. Standard dancers in general
prefer a really big floor, but Jonathan and Carolyn handled the
task with grace and elegance.
NORBERT TESTON & JESSICA LINDSEY. This Latin couple from
Portland just get better and better every time we see them. They
have now developed a very good repoire with their audience.
NATHAN FONTES & DELAYNA ROWE. What a beautiful Theater Arts
Waltz solo this local couple performed. And, yes, it's true.
They have just become engaged to be married. Congratulations
guys!
ROBB BRYAN & BRIANNE GREEN. Our featured instructors for the
afternoon complimentary workshop came back in the evening with a
little lead and follow impromptu number which was quite
enjoyable.
That was our Dinner Show line up at the event, and we would like
to thank you all for a delightful showcase of dancing!
THE TEAM DEMOS WERE GREAT!
This year's Extravaganza audience enjoyed the talents of three
wonderful dance teams. Our thanks go out to:
The Pacific Ballroom Dance Team
Bellingham Stars Youth Dance Team
Studio 6 Casino Rueda Team
ADDED THANKS
A special thank you to STEVE LABOO & ADA WILLIAMS for their
Chicago Style Steppin demo. This dance seems to be catching on
in the area, and, was a first time demo for us.
Also to CHAD BROOKS & JESSICA LINDSEY for their phenomenal
Theater Arts demo. It was awesome!
And, last but not least, a huge thank you to Decho and Bree for
accepting this return engagement to our fair city. You are the
BEST!
TOP AWARDS AT THE EXTRAVAGANZA
We had many new faces in the Top Award and Scholarship
categories this year. One, however, retained her Queen of the
Ballroom status, by failing to relinquish her Top Teacher Award.
We are, of course speaking of Miss Kathi Urban. Kathi has held
on to this very prestiges award for so many events, that even
she has probably lost count!
Here is a rundown of the awards:
TOP TEACHER- Kathi Urban
TOP MALE STUDENT- John Daly
TOP FEMALE STUDENT- Freda Stone Meacham
TOP S/S COUPLE- Bruce Sargent & Marilyn Jensen
TOP SOLO ROUTINE- John Daly
Congratulations to one and all!
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
This year, all the youth scholarship awards went out to kids
dancing with their teachers. These Pro/Am competitors were:
KAILA VALENZUELA
TESS HANSEN
LILY HANSEN
NICOLE ROSI
ALISE BORNE
PRO/AM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS
CLOSED SMOOTH-Rick Pride & Debbie Burgdorfer
CLOSED STANDARD-Seygey Nekrosov & Laura Reynolds
CLOSED RHYTHM-Catherine Abaya & Rainer Burgdorfer
CLOSED LATIN-Sergey Nekrosov & Laura Reynolds
OPEN STANDARD-Konstantin Yakunin & Anne Pham
JACK & JILL RESULTS
WALTZ
1. Pete Eaton & Freda Stone Meacham
2. Koral Wynn & Natalia Leonova
3. Tim DesChane & Monica Schilling
CHA-CHA
1. Tim DesChane & Margaret Taboada
2. Cullen Black & Natalia Leonova
3. Koral Wynn & Hannah Donnelly
SALSA
1. Michael Yersy & Susan Haynes
2. Tim DesChane & Natalia Leonova
3. Cameron Hayes & Margaret Taboada
HUSTLE
1. Pete Eaton & Madison Lund
2. Rob Dean & Cathy Cook
3. Fred Ednie & Cathrine Maxwell
NIGHTCLUB 2
1. Steve Bernecker & Dee Saunders
2. William Hutchison & Pearl Chan
3. Michael Yerzy & Sharon Jackson
SWING
1. Tim DesChane & Mychal Smith
2. William Hutchison & Stephanie Arnold
3. Cameron Hayes & Cathy Cook
These fun events are held for audience participation and require
no entry fee. Awards were given to third place, and the winners
got to take a trip to the prize table for their choice of music
or dance videos.
Thanks to all for your participation, and, congratulations to
the top placing couples!
THOSE THAT MADE IT HAPPEN
Our talented staff works hard for the guests to ensure that
everyone has the best time possible. Many thanks to our talented
DJ, the incomparable Mr. Terry "Wild Wild" West. Congratulations
to Terry on a well deserved nomination to the Swing DJ's Hall of
Fame!
Our Master of Ceremonies for the daytime was Denny Balascio. He
managed, in his calm manner, to keep things moving right along
so that everything stayed on schedule. In the evening he handed
the microphone over to the incomparable Miss Shannon Knauss.
(who, we might add, was in rare form).
Equally demanding were the jobs of our outstanding judges. Our
many thanks to Neil Gilligan, Don Walker, Shannon Knauss and
Loretta Turin. A special thank you to Shannon who pulled double
duty by judging the day session and switching to mc for the
evening session.
You were all fabulous!
Registrar Rae Ellen Reas was assisted by Joanne Love, and Karl
Riggs handled the important duty of Scrutineer without a hitch.
Anita Williams worked the door and Tom Park played chauffer for
our feature couple. The program turned out beautiful thanks to
the efforts of Joanne Love.
Thank you one and all for your diligence in making the 26th NW
Dance Extravaganza a big success!
JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE 22nd RUNNING OF SEATTLE'S CRYSTAL
BALL. TAKING PLACE AT THE NILE COUNTRY CLUB ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER
19, 2010. STAY TUNED FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEATURED GUEST ARTISTS.
UPCOMING NORTHWEST DANCE EVENTS
MAY 8th and 9th--COLUMBIA STAR BALL
On May 8th and 9th come and enjoy a great weekend of
competitions in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. This
brand new event will be held at the downtown Hilton.
For details, go to website:
http://www.columbiastarball.com
JUNE 5th-LAST CHANCE! LADIES ONLY WORKSHOP WITH JACKIE HURSEY
Get ready girls! Jackie will return with her final workshop of
the season on Saturday, June 5th. This of course, is Jackie's
now famous "LADIES ONLY WEST COAST SWING STYLING WORKSHOP".
Given that Jackie always takes the Summer off, this will be your
last opportunity until the Fall to work on your styling in this
much loved dance.
The first class will start at 1pm. We'll take a small break to
eat and gab, and the second hour will start at 2:30pm.
Registration is $20 for one, $30 for both. However, (and this is
important) you must RSVP to reserve your spot in Jackie's
workshop. Space is limited.
To RSVP you can call the studio (206)542-5550, or e-mail Lynn at
lynnoffutt@hotmail.com. Be prompt with your RSVP, for it's
first come, first served.
JUNE 12th-AUTISM FUNDRAISER DANCE EVENT
This fundraiser, called "Steps Toward Healing" will start at
6pm, and will be held in Auburn. Featured artists are F.J and
Catherine Abaya, Nathan and Lecie McNees, and the Pacific
Ballroom Dance Team.
Tickets are only $20 if purchased by May 31st, $25 at the door.
For info contact F.J. or Catherine at (206)769-7350 or e-mail
them at info@abayasballroom. Also you can contact Therese Veroza
at (253)228-7571, or e-mail her at
theresezapanta@aol.com.
JUNE 11th-13th WEEKEND WITH JORDAN & TATIANNA
This is a weekend of dance with famed W.C. Swing Champions,
Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann.
For event info e-mail organizer Sandi Stewart at
Sandi@UnitedWeDanceUSA.com.
JUNE 26th-tenth annual PRO/AM FIESTA at the GRAND BALLROOM
This is a full day of Pro/Am exhibitions and competitions held
at the beautiful Grand Ballroom in Richmond, B.C. For event info
go to:
http://www.grandballroom.com
MAY ACTIVITIES at SHORELINE'S DANCE WORKSHOP
TUESDAYS, STARTING MAY 4th-BEGINNER'S CLASSES
7pm Basics in Swing
8pm Basics in Ballroom
$50 four week courses.
$80 for both courses.
WEDNESDAYS, STARTING MAY 5th-WEST COAST SWING CLASSES
7pm Intermediate WC Swing
8pm Basics & Beyond in W.C.
$50 four week courses.
THURSDAYS, STARTING MAY 6TH-LATIN CLASSES
Level: Basics and Beyond
7pm Cha-Cha
8pm Salsa
$50 four week courses.
$80 for both courses.
WEDDING DANCE SPECIAL
This is the time of year when a lot of weddings take place.
Don't forget those all important Wedding dance lessons!
To express your loving commitment to each other, plan the
perfect First Dance at your reception with your choice of
traditional or contemporary music.
Bride & Groom Special:
Six private dance lessons for the price of five.
MAY PRIVATE LESSON SPECIAL
This private lesson special (available to new students) is two
private hours for $100. (that's a $30 savings over the regular
price)
Whether you are preparing for the social dance floor, an
upcoming competition, or your wedding, private lessons will help
you achieve your goals quicker. Private lessons allow you to
move at your own pace, and are individualized to your own
personal needs.
These lessons may be taken one on one, or shared by up to two
people at no extra charge.
DADDY'S GONNA EAT YOUR FINGERS!
The youngest Offutt daughter, Cathy, just had twin daughters.
Upon their arrival, Lynn sent Cathy this cute story:
This one is for everyone who...
a) has kids
b) had kids
c) was a kid
d) knows a kid
e) is going to have kids.
I guess that means all of us!!
DADDY'S GONNA EAT YOUR FINGERS
I was packing for my business trip and my three year old
daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one
point she said, 'Daddy, look at this', and stuck out two of her
fingers.
Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and stuck her tiny
fingers in my mouth and said, 'Daddy's gonna eat your fingers,'
pretending to eat them.
I went back to packing, looked up again and my daughter was
standing on the bed staring at her fingers with a devastated
look on her face.
I said, 'What's wrong, honey?'
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She replied,
'What happened to my booger?'
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