Virginia State

[fascination]

July 13.....who's going?...I am:cool:

[DanceMentor]

I'd say 80% that I'm going. :)

[fascination]

I'd say 80% that I'm going. :):banana: :bouncy: yay

[JANATHOME]

Going!!!...

We were at the Maryland Dancesport this week-end and feeling so good this afternoon about no NY bridge traffic and making it home in time to get the "DOG" from the kennel we decided to do the 5 hours ride again...

Love Reston!!... We will dance amatuar on Sunday... How about you guys???

[DanceMentor]

We will likely be doing Pro/am Standard Closed Gold and/or Open Silver
Do they have a Closed Gold scholarship?

[fascination]

well, we are working on silver smooth but if you have noted the other threads, it is unlikely that we will be ready by then....so probably full bronze standard, smooth and rhythym pro/am..this will sort of be my one year anniversary of dancing....anyhow, looking forward to it

[caityrosey]

Happy Anniversary!

well, we are working on silver smooth but if you have noted the other threads, it is unlikely that we will be ready by then....so probably full bronze standard, smooth and rhythym pro/am..this will sort of be my one year anniversary of dancing....anyhow, looking forward to it

[swan]

We will dance amatuar on Sunday... How about you guys???

Me too! We're at Maryland & we'll be doing Virginia state amateur on Sunday as well.

[JANATHOME]

Do you have the pricing list by any chance?

[Joe]

I think this is one of those comps where you have to ask for it from the organizer. They'll give it to you if you're an amateur, but it's stupid that you have to ask.

[chica latina]

So far it seems like I'll be going too, will dance amateur on Sunday!!!

[sunderi]

I'll be there to watch and shop, at least. :)

[fascination]

bump...okay any updates on who's going?

[Peaches]

Planning on going Saturday (Saturday night?) with studio to watch.

[Katarzyna]

50% going, if friends go... not sure yet

[Larinda McRaven]

going

[bailarín]

I checked the website - the pricing is on-line for the amateurs (bottom of the Amateur Dancers page). The good news - there are two $1,000 amateur scholarships (Youth Standard and Youth Latin). The bad news - the top amateurs don't get to dance in the evening.

[swan]

I think all amateur events will take place on Sunday and wrap up by 6pm on Sunday. That's my understanding. Geez, why can't they distribute a bit of $1000 Youth scholarship to Adult Open Championship? We must be chopped liver. :)

[Laura]

I understand the sentiment, swan, but how these things have worked in my experience is that someone donates the money for the scholarship and specifically says which events they want it given out for. I guess someone was feeling really supportive of the Youths this time around. So yeah, what are you adults, chopped liver? :)

[JANATHOME]

I sure was glad to see that they posted the entry costs on line. I was having a hard time getting the pricing. There is however an inconsistancy in the forms....

On the entry forms the shows Sr II as 50 and older yet on the Amateur page they show the age for Sr II as 60 and older. Has anyone asked the organizer which one is correct?

[Katarzyna]

International Latin & Standard Dancesport Series Events
All American and International Amateur Events


So any idea which one of those will be the champ standard.. as one is on sat and the other on sunday... also.. does anyone know of a cheap way to get to the comp from NY?

[fascination]

try kathrynschaffer@aol.com

as for the ride...maybe someone else from NY and DF is going?

[Katarzyna]

as for the ride...maybe someone else from NY and DF is going?Anyone :raisebro: ;)

I'll try the email if we find a way to get there, thanks :)

[skwiggy]

I would think the cheapest way would be the chinatown bus. I think it's something like $35 round trip between NY and DC. The drawback is that they only run a couple of times/day, so if something goes wrong with the bus or you miss it, you're SOL. Unlike greyhound where if you miss the bus, there's another one coming in about 5 minutes.

Once you get into chinatown in DC, you can take the metro to West Falls Church, and then a local bus to Reston Town Center. You can look up which bus on wmata.com.

It's a long trip that way, but definitely the cheapest way to go. Make sure you get a bus transfer before you get off the metro so you don't have to pay again.

[Katarzyna]

I would think the cheapest way would be the chinatown bus. I think it's something like $35 round trip between NY and DC. The drawback is that they only run a couple of times/day, so if something goes wrong with the bus or you miss it, you're SOL. Unlike greyhound where if you miss the bus, there's another one coming in about 5 minutes.

Once you get into chinatown in DC, you can take the metro to West Falls Church, and then a local bus to Reston Town Center. You can look up which bus on wmata.com.

It's a long trip that way, but definitely the cheapest way to go. Make sure you get a bus transfer before you get off the metro so you don't have to pay again.Thank you, I will look into that .. hope we can go... if the event is sat morning, not sure bus will work.. but will see. Thank you... (wish we had a car.. grrrr..

[skwiggy]

Oh yeah, or maybe zipcar from the metro. Would add a little on cost, but would save a lot on time.

[Katarzyna]

Thank you for more suggestions. We are looking to see if anyone from BOF is going too ;)

[bailarín]

International Latin & Standard Dancesport Series Events

All American and International Amateur Events




So any idea which one of those will be the champ standard.. as one is on sat and the other on sunday... also.. does anyone know of a cheap way to get to the comp from NY?



In case you had not received an answer otherwise to this question (not wanting to be redundant or too obvious), I believe that the first one you listed is Pro/Am (dancesport series) and the second one is strictly Amateur.

[Katarzyna]

In case you had not received an answer otherwise to this question (not wanting to be redundant or too obvious), I believe that the first one you listed is Pro/Am (dancesport series) and the second one is strictly Amateur.Thank you, didn't email yet. so we would need to dance on Sunday morning. hmmm

[swan]

if the event is sat morning, not sure bus will work.. but will see. Thank you... (wish we had a car.. grrrr..
not to worry, all amateur events are on Sunday, not Sat.

[Katarzyna]

not to worry, all amateur events are on Sunday, not Sat.do you know how early. :raisebro:

[bailarín]

This comp is interesting from the point of view that the amatuer heats are on Sunday (morning?). It may actually work out well for some East Coast competitors juggling commitments, but I don't think this helps to pull in those from a distance who might enjoy competing in the evenings.

[Nik]

I might be going, not sure yet.

[fascination]

after reading the news today I am wondering if I am going to need to take a BOAT to get to this comp...

[Peaches]

after reading the news today I am wondering if I am going to need to take a BOAT to get to this comp...

Probably wouldn't hurt to pack one in an emergency bag or something.

At the very least, make sure you've got a life jacket or something.

[fascination]

and little baby life jackets for my gowns.....

[fascination]

ooo wait.... plausible excuse for purchase of new gowns coming into my view....hmmmm

[skwiggy]

Does anyone know how much spectator tickets are for Saturday evening? It doesn't list prices on the web site.

[fascination]

pm peaches...she bought one

[skwiggy]

thank you :)

[DanceMentor]

I believe the price is $50. I'll there tonight competing and spectating.
I got a chance to meet fascination at last. She was very kind to Shelley and I we hung out will her and some people from Chicago.

I think fascination is competing around 7:30 tonight, and then Shelley and I are up a heat or two later.

We are in the Open Pro-Am A Standard Championships. We are up against some dancers that have been competing a lot longer than us, but we hope to at least make a good showing.

[Nik]

Amateur standard at 11:20 and latin at 12:20.

Don't know if the times have been posted already but it sucks to have a comp this early in the morning.

[Joe]

Jeez, tell it to all the pro/am ladies who have to dance at 8am. ;)

[latingal]

Jeez, tell it to all the pro/am ladies who have to dance at 8am. ;)

thank you Joe....last time I had to get into full ballgown, hair, makeup and eyelashes, and warm up for a 9am comp - I almost keeled....:shock: :D

[Katarzyna]

any results so far?

[dressgirl]

It was fun to meet you fascination!! And Dancementor and dancementor wife - you guys were beautiful and fun to have around as usual!!!!

[Peaches]

Well, I had a really awesome time going to watch a comp for the first time! Except for the migraine which made the last hour and the drive home very...um...interesting.

It was so nice to meet the much loved and revered Fascination...and I thought I recognized Dance Mentor!!! Had I been sure I would have liked to introduce myself, but c'est la vie. It was a treat to watch you guys. (And nice to get a look at Fascination's pro! Now I understand her distraction! ;-) )

[JANATHOME]

Anyone know the Prof Smooth results danced on Sunday?

[IlyZislin]

Anyone know the Prof Smooth results danced on Sunday?

Mazen Hamza Irina Sarukhanyan were first, Michael and Melisa Scott were fifth, and Bill Graner and Lisa Vegas were sixth. Can't remember the rest.

[IlyZislin]

It was fun to meet you fascination!! And Dancementor and dancementor wife - you guys were beautiful and fun to have around as usual!!!!

I had the pleasure of meeting fascination as well. Wish I realized more DFers were there :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Didn't you know... we're everywhere! :wink:

[Nik]

1 mark away again.

[alemana]

how about pro rhythm? anyone?

[fascination]

Jeez, tell it to all the pro/am ladies who have to dance at 8am. ;)I had to freaking dance standard at 7:30 am and it showed...yikes....seconds only in my first round and didnt place in my second round....but got firsts in allof my smooth except one heat...anyhow, dancing at 730 am is EVIL

[fascination]

Well, I had a really awesome time going to watch a comp for the first time! Except for the migraine which made the last hour and the drive home very...um...interesting.

It was so nice to meet the much loved and revered Fascination...and I thought I recognized Dance Mentor!!! Had I been sure I would have liked to introduce myself, but c'est la vie. It was a treat to watch you guys. (And nice to get a look at Fascination's pro! Now I understand her distraction! ;-) )you may look but if you touch him I'l l have to kill you;) btw, DM, did you tell jonathan how HOT I am in person? lol

and btw joe...were you a no show or a spy?

[Katarzyna]

I had to freaking dance standard at 7:30 am and it showed...yikes....seconds only in my first round and didnt place in my second round....but got firsts in allof my smooth except one heat...anyhow, dancing at 730 am is EVILtotally agree.. Hate mornign competitions. Mornings are for sleeping:rolleyes:

[fascination]

I had the pleasure of meeting fascination as well. Wish I realized more DFers were there :)waves...hi ILY

[fascination]

totally agree.. Hate mornign competitions. Mornings are for sleeping:rolleyes:and here's the thing... was already up at freaking 5 am to put on the makeup and hair and all....plus the nails had a reaction to the #%$^ hairspray and turned black and had to be re-painted at the last minute and the @$#^ roomservice delivered coffee in a carafe that I swear was superglued shut...so no freaking coffee....and so how do you find time to warm up????...stomp...oh well...the rest of the weekend was good and I ralllied that evening...had lots of fun...larinda, had a beer for you

[fascination]

athough I can see that I shouldn't have as you have now eclipsed me in green squares...can't I have some small victories??????? pout.....

[Larinda McRaven]

larinda, had a beer for you

gracias... I had a martini and thought of you.

[fascination]

how can it be that the green gods wont let me love you when I have been positively chaste for 4 whole days...???? that's right you people...all incoming love gladly recieved and reciprocated....yes, this is a shameless display of desperation...ANYHOW...more later L

[chica latina]

Pro rhythm:
1. Inna & partner
2. Felipe & Carolina
3.Virginia couple

[Peaches]

you may look but if you touch him I'l l have to kill you;)


lol. No worries. I'm too busy being distracted by my AT teacher to think about your pro!

Besides, it's really the glasses that piqued my interest... I'm a absolute sucker for good looking men with glasses.

[fascination]

best if I don't begin to roll this thread into a list of things that I like about men...been away from dh for a few too many days...ANYHOW, VA was a lovely comp...Kathryn and Rosendo were gracious hosts an the hotel was lovely ....well worth the 10 and a half hour drive...good to have seen you peaches...just remember that I am territorial abut only three men...and they know who they are (oh wait, make that 4)

[Peaches]

Oh, good god, you DROVE?!?!

(And, oh wow! You did it in only 10.5 hours? Impressive!!)

I wish I'd gotten a chance to wander over and chat a bit more...or at least say goodbye. I figured you'd be there long enough to watch the show at the end, but then I looked over and you were gone! I was, like, 4 tables down from you.

[Katarzyna]

Pro rhythm:
1. Inna & partner
2. Felipe & Carolina
3.Virginia coupleanyone knows amateur results or youth standard?

[fascination]

Oh, good god, you DROVE?!?!

(And, oh wow! You did it in only 10.5 hours? Impressive!!)

I wish I'd gotten a chance to wander over and chat a bit more...or at least say goodbye. I figured you'd be there long enough to watch the show at the end, but then I looked over and you were gone! I was, like, 4 tables down from you.well that day started at 5 am and it was my third day of dancing...plus after the dancing stopped I had three heinekins....and that was the end of that...snore.....and yea...I drive like I dance...too fast....

[fascination]

anyone knows amateur results or youth standard?chel?????

[Peaches]

well that day started at 5 am and it was my third day of dancing...plus after the dancing stopped I had three heinekins....and that was the end of that...snore.....and yea...I drive like I dance...too fast....


Oh, I figured you had to be exhausted by the evening after your third day of dancing. Mine's just the age-old excuse/whine of thinking I had more time...

[Medira]

...anyhow, dancing at 730 am is EVIL
7:30am = way-too-early o'clock

[JANATHOME]

We drove also, and never never again... We are in Ct and it should of been no more than 6 hours... got caught up in NY traffic coming home... We left the comp at 11:45 AM, got home at midnight. Thats a lot of traffic for 4 dances(well 8 really, due to the grouping)

However the excitement for us is that we had more competition in Smooth than in International standard...This is happening more often now, tides are changing, I think.... Now if only I could get the smooth routines to the point that our smooth dancing is not a complete bomb!

I learned a lesson at this comp... You cannot go on vacation, come back, minimal practice, and attempt to dance new routines and expect it to all be ok... And it is crazy to do a six hour drive Saturday night, dance 4 dances and then do another 10+ drive home.

Live and learn.... Still, for some reason is one of my favorite comps to go to.

[skwiggy]

Are there pictures from this comp posted online?

[skwiggy]

Found it, nevermind.

Does anyone know what days and times Open Pro and Rising Star Smooth were danced?

[chica latina]

Rising Star Sat night. Open Pro Sun day... i think. if not, the other way around, but i remember i watch both and i got there SAt @5pm and left Sun @4pm

Hope this helps

[skwiggy]

Thank you! That will make wading through the pictures a little easier.

If anyone has more specific times for those events, I would appreciate that also.

[ChelD]

Hi Fascination,

It was nice to see you again. I do have some of the Pro results.

I don't have the results for the Pro Showdance or the Pro Latin & Standard Basics although I believe Garry & Rita Gehkman won the Standard Basics.

Rising Star Smooth (from semi-final)
1 Gunnar & Darryll Sverrisson
2 Vladimir Kosarev & Vera Chervin
3 Mark Short & Cindy Bruce
4 Corey Von Ginkel & Silvia Foster Beltran
5 Sam Gordon & Tamsyn Devilliers
6 Michael & Melissa Scott

Rising Star Latin
1 Jan Paulovich & Irina Pinihina
2 Sergey Korshunov & Michelle Hafle
3 Rene Ostarek & Brontislava Vratilova
4 Pavel Cherdantsau & Svetlana Rudkovskaya
5 Jean-Paul Gronek & Rebecca Sweet

Rising Star Standard (from semi-final)
1 Dimitry Krasnyanskiy & Julia Mincheva
2 Dimitrijus Sazinas & Erica Wells
3 Marek Gabor & Denisa Jancusova
4 Alexander Senko & Lydia Petrigova
5 Sylvain Trottier & Josee Lepine
6 Bill Graner & Lisa Vegas

Rising Star Rhythm
1 Edwin Torres & Jami Jones
2 Sam Gordon & Tamsyn Devilliers
3 Ricardes Simicaitis & ? (write in couple)
4 Dana & Stacy Coil

Open Smooth (from semi-final)
1 Mazen Hamza & Irina Sarukhanyan
2 Gunnar & Darryll Sverrisson
3 Vladimir Kosarev & Vera Chervin
4 Mark Short & Cindy Bruce
5 Bill Graner & Lisa Vegas
6 Michael & Melissa Scott

Open Latin
1 Ilya Ifraimov & Nadia Goulina
2 Christian Baerens & Khristina Staykova
3 Alexander Senko & Lydia Petrigova
4 Jan Paulovich & Irina Pinihina
5 Anton & Lena Koukareko
6 Ariel Rad & Nonci Tirado
7 Sergey Korshunov & Michelle Hafle

Open Standard (from semi-final)
1 Garry & Rita Gekhman
2 Anton & Lena Koukareko
3 Slava & Katya Sergiev
4 Peter Minkov & Julia Kornilova
5 Dimitry Krasnyanskiy & Julia Mincheva
6 Dimitrijus Sazinas & Erica Wells
7 Marek Gabor & Denisa Jancusova

Open Rhythm
1 Evgeny Dyachenko & Inna Ivanenko
2 Felipe & Carolina Telona
3 Hayk Arshakian & Albina Bashirian
4 F.J. & Catherine Abaya
5 Gunnar & Darryll Sverrisson
6 Edwin Torres & Jami Jones

[fascination]

hi chel..good seeing you too...the tape was excellent..in fact MQ has it