Manhattan Dancesport 2007

[Katarzyna]

So who is planning to attend? We are definitely there (which reminds me, I need to submit my already filled out entry forms)..

I hope this year will be as good as last years... :)

[GJB]

I'll be spectating.

[Larinda McRaven]

Standard Smooth and Rhythm pro-am.

[Laura]

I'm debating now whether to go or not...I've been traveling a lot, and am going to Chicago toward the end of this month to work on a documentary film, so I don't really have time now and plus I'm doing two other competitions in July. Sigh...I love going to comps, but I also love doing a lot of other things. Life is just too interesting!

[Merrylegs]

I'm debating now whether to go or not...I've been traveling a lot, and am going to Chicago toward the end of this month to work on a documentary film, ... Life is just too interesting!

Oooh, this sounds fun!

I was going to ask you to be my roommate for the weekend so I hope you change your mind. I'm dancing Standard on Saturday. First comp in 16 months-- should be interesting.

[Laura]

I still have a room reservation and a plane ticket, so I haven't decided 100% yet. I need to talk to TS first. Fortunately the plane ticket is on frequent flyer miles, so if I cancel it I only lose about $50. I haven't sent in my entry forms yet, which means I need to get this all figured out in the next couple of days. Will get back to you!

[danceronice]

Rhumba, Cha Cha and Bolero with one pro, Am. Smooth four-dance with the other. (Just finished stoning the skirt I'm wearing for Smooth. Think the fumes are getting to me.)

[Joe]

Standard Smooth and Rhythm pro-am.
But no pro?

We're thinking about it. Deadline isn't til 2 wks before comp, so there's still some time.

[star_gazer]

My kids are dancing Amateur and U21. I'm trying to find some cheap airfare so I can go watch because I am sick of missing everything! Haven't seen a competition in forever and this one is definitely one of the best.

[Katarzyna]

I hope you find a good flight here, would be great to see you

[gingerbread]

But no pro?

We're thinking about it. Deadline isn't til 2 wks before comp, so there's still some time.

It really is one of the best, as all the pros compete. Trouble is Gary divides up the nights, with a different Pro event each night and, at the prices he charges for admission, I can only go to one, and it's hard to choose. I was told that tickets for Friday and Saturday evenings are almost gone.

[Gary McDonald]

It really is one of the best, as all the pros compete. Trouble is Gary divides up the nights, with a different Pro event each night and, at the prices he charges for admission, I can only go to one, and it's hard to choose. I was told that tickets for Friday and Saturday evenings are almost gone.

The Pro events have so many entries that it is too difficult to run them all on one evening.
Here is a price comparison for admission tickets.

Manhattan DanceSport ......Friday Saturday & Sunday Evening $47

Yankee Classic........ Friday Evening $60 Saturday evening $65

USDSC .......Thursday & Friday Evening $60, Saturday Evening $70

[dance234]

I don't think a comparison really refutes the point that it's expensive, period - especially for a pro-am competitor who is already paying out the you-know-what for per-event entry fees plus ballroom entry rights (for their own events! oy! a uniquely painful pro-am cross we bear) plus everything else. I don't mean to pick a fight, but fifty bucks is nothing to sneeze at for many of us. I too have to choose which night I want to come - I can't afford to do more than one.

[SDsalsaguy]

I think both viewpoints are valid. The cost per night is lower from many other major comps. By the same token, the cost to watch/Pro event is higher, given the division used.

And I agree, $50 is not just a drop in the bucket for many (probably most) of us.

[mamboqueen]

Well, having been to both, I personally think you get more bang for your buck at Manhattan than Yankee.

Just checked; to do the same events at Yankee, my entry fees are something like $70 and at Manhattan, they're $44. Plus, I have to schlep back and forth at Yankee because my scholarship is a different day than my single dances (which is incredibly annoying).

[Katarzyna]

I agree with MQ. Skipping Yankee this year

[mamboqueen]

I agree with MQ. Skipping Yankee this year


Were you there last year? I actually thought you may be on a biz trip this year. Luckily, it will be relatively inexpensive for my daughter to do. Amen!

[Merrylegs]

Everyone has their own priorities and desires but I would rather dance a few less pro-am events and go see the professional events. I just don't get to see that level of dancing where I live. It's worth it for me to pay to go on Friday and Saturday nights because I can absorb so much from what I'm watching. And, I think it's a cheap night out. ~ $50 for a weekend night out in Manhattan? I think it's a steal!

And, yes I do exist on bagels and peanut butter and salads for the weekend but it is absolutely worth it to me and the sacrifice is more than made up for by what I get to see on the dancefloor.

Not trying to stir the trouble pot here, just trying to present a different viewpoint.

[Chris Stratton]

And, I think it's a cheap night out. ~ $50 for a weekend night out in Manhattan? I think it's a steal!

tourists...

(NYC is so much more affordable to live in than it is to visit)

[Chris Stratton]

And it's in Brooklyn, not Manhattan.

[Merrylegs]

And it's in Brooklyn, not Manhattan.

Having a bad day, Chris?

[Chris Stratton]

?

[chrisjohnston]

I think he misses all the great dancing in Boston!
But do not worry Boston will take Brooklyn by storm.I believe that Supershag will have 45 maybe 46 students at the comp.
Cheers Chris

[Chris Stratton]

Actually, that brings up a good point.

There's a number of similarities between the perspective of visting NY vs. living here, and that of competing pro/am vs. competing in the pro or amateur division.

And I wouldn't be suprised if the registration numbers, and results, reflect them.

PS: contemplating a $15 evening in Manhattan tonight...

[Merrylegs]

PS: contemplating a $15 evening in Manhattan tonight...

I like to live large. In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Florence, London, you name it--I throw some cash into the economy wherever I am and have a good time. Having lived in major cities for most of my life I see it as the norm.

[Nik]

I'll be there

[gingerbread]

Standard Smooth and Rhythm pro-am.
Are you not competing in Pro Smooth?

[tanya_the_dancer]

I might do this one next year. How much is the hotel there?

[Merrylegs]

I might do this one next year. How much is the hotel there?

Rooms for Friday and Saturday night were $169/night. Call the hotel and ask for the competition group rate--however they may be sold out by now....

[tanya_the_dancer]

Rooms for Friday and Saturday night were $169/night. Call the hotel and ask for the competition group rate--however they may be sold out by now....

I'm not going this year, but I am considering it for the future.

[Larinda McRaven]

Standard Smooth and Rhythm pro-am.

But no pro?

Are you not competing in Pro Smooth?

Umm, unfortunately not anymore. But I suppose that is a different thread...

[gingerbread]

Umm, unfortunately not anymore. But I suppose that is a different thread...

Sad to hear that, Larinda.

[latingal]

Umm, unfortunately not anymore. But I suppose that is a different thread...

Huh??? I don't want to misinterpret Larinda, are you no longer doing pro smooth with your partner? If so, I am very sorry to hear that. I was enjoying tracking your rise in the pro smooth field (as I'm sure many of your DF supporters were doing here).

[Merrylegs]

*bump*

This comp is a week away!!! Yay!

I am looking for a roommate for Friday and Saturday nights. I have a room at the Brooklyn Marriott for $169/night plus taxes. It is a non-smoking room with 2 double beds.

Ideally one person or maybe two would be great.

I'm a female, don't smoke and not going to be doing much partying that weekend though I have tickets to both Friday and Saturday night's events. I prefer female roommates but there are a couple of guys from my area that I know and trust and a couple of guys from DF that I know and trust so if you're stuck for a room let me know. I'm told the hotel is close to being sold out or may be already sold out.

If you're interested in rooming, please send me a PM with your contact info (cell/home phone) and I'll get in touch.

Thanks.

Good luck to everyone competing.

[Nik]

Anyone know if there is a schedule out for the comp?

[cy_phi]

Yes, there is a schedule posted on the website. No heat lists yet though, if that's what you need.

[Joe]

If by "schedule" you mean a list of the events in each session, then yes, there is a schedule.

[gingerbread]

been looking for heat list every day as I really want to know what time I dance; surprised it isn't up yet. Gary? (I realize Gary is probably too busy to be reading this post)

[Gary McDonald]

Sorry about the heat list delay.....we had over 3,000 entries come in after the closing date which has delayed things a little......it's also why I'm writing this at 3am! The time schedule is now on our website www.manhattandancesport.com (http://www.manhattandancesport.com) I am now in the process of exporting the heat lists from our compmngr program and they should be available on our website tomorrow.
It's gonna be a great event, thanks in advance to everyone thats joining us :D

[latingal]

Thanks for the info Gary....might I be as bold to ask how many entries are expected this year?

[reb]

been looking for heat list every day as I really want to know what time I dance; surprised it isn't up yet. Gary? (I realize Gary is probably too busy to be reading this post)

Clairvoyance . . .

Sorry about the heat list delay.....we had over 3,000 entries come in after the closing date which has delayed things a little......it's also why I'm writing this at 3am! The time schedule is now on our website www.manhattandancesport.com (http://www.manhattandancesport.com) I am now in the process of exporting the heat lists from our compmngr program and they should be available on our website tomorrow.
It's gonna be a great event, thanks in advance to everyone thats joining us :D

Thanks Gary.

Good Luck to all!

[Joe]

Sorry about the heat list delay.....we had over 3,000 entries come in after the closing date which has delayed things a little
Ah, sorry about that. :oops:

[Merrylegs]

Ah, sorry about that. :oops:

Joe, were you one of the 3,000?

[GJB]

The heat lists are up as Gary promised !

[GJB]

Looks like we are not getting the big Rhythm match we were hoping for. Tony and Elena and Felipe and Carolina are not dancing according to the heat list. But, Jose and Joanna and Emmanuel and Julia are dancing so we definitely have something to look forward to in Rhythm.

I noticed both Jonathan Wilkins and Katusha Demidova are dancing with Pro/Am students as well as competing the Open Pro. Wow, those are some lucky students! I never saw either of them do Pro/Am.

In Latin, we have Max and Yulia and Andre and Elena. That should be good!

Can't wait : )

[danceronice]

Whoo! Thanks for the heads-up. Yay, now I know when I have to be places. I hate not knowing where and when I'm supposed to be. And 50/50 good-bad--Tibor has someone right before me, but Chris does not. (I get very nervous when left alone and worrying about where the other person is.)

Now, the really important question--what sessions should I buy tickets to that I'm not dancing in....

[Katarzyna]

wonder if the site is up, not able to get to manhattandancesport website now :(

[mamboqueen]

It was up a short while ago. Maybe they're making some adjustments to it. Or, everyone found out the heat lists are up at the same time.

So, for you natives, what is the buzz on what the city is going to be like on Wednesday? I'm coming in from NJ and not sure if I should snare a relative to drive me or just take the ferry over. Are people making an exodus out or in?

[GJB]

wonder if the site is up, not able to get to manhattandancesport website now :(

Main site is up but not the schedule page. Maybe they are updating it.

[mamboqueen]

Now, the really important question--what sessions should I buy tickets to that I'm not dancing in....

I'd want to see pro rythym and smooth at this particular comp, but I think rythym is Sunday night, which is out of the question for me.

[Katarzyna]

hm, maybe... thank you ! although main site is not loading for me...

[mamboqueen]

me neither....GJB must know someone ;)

[GJB]

You're right main site is down too. I must have had the page cached on my machine.

[mamboqueen]

It seems to be back up.

[danceronice]

Sunday night is out as I have to leave that afternoon (and get home, sleep if possible, rush out to get the cats first thing in the mornign and then speed like a speeding fool to work. My boss is being really nice about giving me five days, so I plan to be on time and functional.)

Can someone explain to me how the whole spectating thing works for sessions you're in? I'm dancing Thursday, both sessions, and Friday morning--do I need tickets if I want to watch the heats I'm not in but that are in the same session? Sorry, clueless newbie here, I've only done one small local competition before and my pros are in Spain this week so I basically won't see them until I get to New York (as I don't seem to have anything scheduled with Chris Tuesday...meaning group might be it? Yikes.)

[mamboqueen]

You need to buy tickets to any session you walk into the ballroom for, whether you're competing or spectating. Thankfully, this particular comp has fairly low entrance fees. I think I'll be going to the same 3 as you, actually.

[saludas]

You need to buy tickets to any session you walk into the ballroom for, whether you're competing or spectating. Thankfully, this particular comp has fairly low entrance fees. I think I'll be going to the same 3 as you, actually.

That is not true. Gary McDonald is vehemently against charging competitors for entrance fees in sessions where they compete, so if you compete in session X, you get in free.

[latingal]

That is not true. Gary McDonald is vehemently against charging competitors for entrance fees in sessions where they compete, so if you compete in session X, you get in free.

Really? Wow, that's the first ballroom competition I've ever heard of that does this!

Okay, just took a quick look at the registration section of their website...it is noted in fine print the entry fees for amateurs and pros include entrance into the ballroom. However, it does not say Pro-Am entry fees cover entrance to the ballroom for pro-ams. Not quite sure if this is just a semantics thing where they consider the am half of pro am to be an "amateur" entry fee, or once again pro am is the much maligned "cash cow".

Have to admit, the way it's written, it sounds like I can start moo-ing.

[Fouette]

I think I remember having to pay for entry into my pro-am session last year.

[latingal]

I think I remember having to pay for entry into my pro-am session last year.

dang....

*maaa-oooo*

*grin*

[mamboqueen]

That is not true. Gary McDonald is vehemently against charging competitors for entrance fees in sessions where they compete, so if you compete in session X, you get in free.

I paid to get in last year to both of my (competing) sessions.

[saludas]

I paid to get in last year to both of my (competing) sessions.

well, maybe you were charged by your teacher?

[mamboqueen]

well, maybe you were charged by your teacher?

Nope; paid at the door (in costume). In fact, when I went to the ladies' room once, I made the gigundo error of putting my ticket and my Advil on the sink. I turned around to help a woman with her dress and *voila* when I turned back, my ticket was gone. I had to plead my case to the rather nice people at the door.

[Joe]

I have NFC about pro/ams, but for pro/pros and am/ams ballroom entry to their competition sessions is definitely included in the entry fees.

[Joe]

Joe, were you one of the 3,000?
Yeah, I had it in my noggin that the deadline was the 24th and I mailed it out the 22nd. Later I found out that the deadline was the 20th. Much appreciate Gary accepting late entries. :)

[mamboqueen]

I have NFC about pro/ams, but for pro/pros and am/ams ballroom entry to their competition sessions is definitely included in the entry fees.

NFC...like that one. Brings football right into ballroom ;)

[samina]

I have NFC about pro/ams...

potty-mouth:cool:

[tangotime]

FOOTBALL ???????? where ?? who said football ? :banana::banana:

[saludas]

when will they have heat lists that show the heats by competitors? right now all you see is who is entered. Will we see heat xxx with xxx entrants?

[star_gazer]

when will they have heat lists that show the heats by competitors? right now all you see is who is entered. Will we see heat xxx with xxx entrants?If you look at the html source sheet (view -> source) and search by heat# you can figure all of that out fairly quickly.

[samina]

when will they have heat lists that show the heats by competitors? right now all you see is who is entered. Will we see heat xxx with xxx entrants?

i checked yesterday and found that information for a number of people...

[ChelD]

If you look at the html source sheet (view -> source) and search by heat# you can figure all of that out fairly quickly.

Thanks, I didn't know about that.

[GJB]

So, now that the time is near, who is going to the comp.? I am going Fri and Sat night. Considering Sat day and Sun evening but haven't decided.

[nine dancer]

Is anyone else not finding their heat lists today?

[ChelD]

I'm going. Dancing Thursday and working the rest of the time.

My heat list was there today.

[danceronice]

Just found mine, and some of my pros', too. And if my clunky computer and dial-up is working...

Eek. I wonder if you can make up sleep in advance. 8:14 AM? Ow. Hope my roommates have early heats, too, otherwise I'm going to feel guilty waking them up while I'm doing hair and makeup....

[contracheck]

So, now that the time is near, who is going to the comp.? I am going Fri and Sat night. Considering Sat day and Sun evening but haven't decided.

Are tickets available for Fri and sat. I am supposed to meet a top tailor from LA for a custom made tail suit. While I am there I'd like to see evening sessions.

[GJB]

Are tickets available for Fri and sat. I am supposed to meet a top tailor from LA for a custom made tail suit. While I am there I'd like to see evening sessions.

I don't know I ordered in advance.

[gingerbread]

I have NFC about pro/ams, but for pro/pros and am/ams ballroom entry to their competition sessions is definitely included in the entry fees.
ProAms pay to get in and we feel that in not fair. I understand about Professionals not paying. We pay for the pleasure of watching them,and they should not pay to enter any more than a professional athlete should pay to enter an arena to play ball. But why AmAms get in free and not ProAms is totally unacceptable to me. As a ProAm I pay for everything and it is so hard for me to come up with the money. I just don't understand charging us and not amateur dancers, who spend much less for coaching, lessons, practice time and competitions. Actually at USDSC we don't pay to enter a session in which we are competing, but in a sense we do as the entry fee per dance is marked up high.

[gingerbread]

If you look at the html source sheet (view -> source) and search by heat# you can figure all of that out fairly quickly.

WHAT? Please explain!

[star_gazer]

WHAT? Please explain!You go to the toolbar on your web browser and click on VIEW then SOURCE. When the html source page comes up, go Ctl F and type in the name of the person you are looking for. The first entry for that person gives the table their info is stored in...ignore that. The next click should show you their partner and the heat #s for their events. Copy the heat #, go ctl F again and paste the heat# into the find box. You can then click through (the VERY long document) and see who else is in that heat.

[star_gazer]

Here is the list I got for Amateur Standard:

Bator, Andrzej with Orent, Angelika
Batrachenko, Alexey with Potsepun, Nadiya
Belyayev, Anton with Paliwoda, Karolina
Ersal, Ilkin with Ersal, Tulga
Gilin, Alan with Trutneva, Anastasia
Grenier, Steve with Primeu-Poirier, Vanessa
Herink, Katarzyna with Spencer, Alex
Hodgman, Valentin with Rollins, Lemery
Huesmann, Joseph with Liptz, Stacey
Klinchick, Andrey with Klinchik, Yuliya
Liao, Kani with Chaldysheva, Anna
Mikushov, Igor with Demidova, Anna
Moreau, Alex with Tremblay, Sophie
Morissette, Francis with Boutin, Sabrina
Nickel, Robert with Nickel, Jolene
Nieroda, Kamil with Kalisz, Karina
O, Rz with Guo, Jennifer
Pashkov, Pasha with Brayer, Inna
Pilipenchuk, Nikolai with Skorikova, Natalia
Pollock, Ira with Pollock , Abby
Rosenthal, Mark with Freydlina, Alina
Shapiro, Eric with Jachimowska, Katarzyna
Shaw, Craig with Johansson, Malin
Tonizzo, Richard with Hansen, Claire
Turner, Jason with Turner, Lila
Wilder, Russ with Wilder, Katusha
Zinshtein, Ronen with Bordugova, Krystina

[Kitty]

have no idea who half of those peoepl are... thank you, star_gazer!

[NielsenE]

Cool, looks like Kat is leading :)

[samina]

my thought exactly... lol

[reb]

Great field

[Katarzyna]

Cool, looks like Kat is leading :)
?? Not getting it at all... ??

[samina]

?? Not getting it at all... ??

you're listed first, as the men usually are, with your partner listed with the women.. ;)

[mamboqueen]

That's funny; I didn't notice that. You wearin' some fancy pants to this one, Kat?

[NielsenE]

all of the other couples show as "leader's lastname, leader's firstname with follower's lastname, follower's firstname" for some reason its flipped on your row.... So you're the leader and he's the following according to the heat list

[Katarzyna]

Thanks, I think I must have been blind :)

[LucyDiamond]

all of the other couples show as "leader's lastname, leader's firstname with follower's lastname, follower's firstname" for some reason its flipped on your row.... So you're the leader and he's the following according to the heat list
:doh:

I thought you meant she was leading as in 1st place already and was really confused. Thanks for explaining.

[NielsenE]

I'm just used to watching for it. since I run one of the main registration sites for collegiate events and there's a few people who always get confused and register "wrong" I'm used to trying to catch it and correct it before it goes to print, so whenever I see a heat list I'm cursed to do the same check....

[star_gazer]

all of the other couples show as "leader's lastname, leader's firstname with follower's lastname, follower's firstname" for some reason its flipped on your row.... So you're the leader and he's the following according to the heat listJeez...I was just quickly cutting and pasting couples off of the source document where is has each person and who they dance with (so each couple is in there twice). I just grabbed Kat's backwards...

[Katarzyna]

I thought I must have registered wrong. I've done it before, I am sure Erik has seen me do it in his software :)

[Joe]

Here is the list I got for Amateur Standard:

LOL, if only I'd waited a couple of hours and saved myself the effort. ;)

[Kitty]

so do you think it will be a large quater or a small octafinal in amateur standard?

[Katarzyna]

small octafinall. most likely.. unless couples don't show up

[skwiggy]

There is currently a first round listed in the schedule, so that is what they are planning to do. Although it would only take a few couples scratching to drop that to a quarter final, so that's quite possible.

[danceronice]

Almost packed, and leaving tomorrow morning! Whee!

[latingal]

Good luck to all the DF members competing at Manhattan!!

[Joe]

There is currently a first round listed in the schedule, so that is what they are planning to do. Although it would only take a few couples scratching to drop that to a quarter final, so that's quite possible.
To be precise, three couples for a definite quarter. Without any adding at the last moment, obviously. Of course, they could decide to cut from 27 to 14 to 7.

[liz]

I am going crazy to know how the pro/am latin went at the Manhattan comp... the girls dancing from our studio are dancing with our pro for the first time... I really want to know how they did. Not posted anywhere yet... Thanks in advance...:p;):bouncy:

[samina]

my friend competed pro/am silver latin, A division... huge field in all the scholarships, i hear. she got third.

i do not know names, alas... although i know pro was tickled to have beat out gavriline & his student, and a couple other names... lol.

edited: to remove implication that winner of silver scholarship competed open gold -- she did not, only silver-level events.

[LucyDiamond]

Congrats to your pro and our friend.

I'm pretty sure you can go down a level as long as you haven't won that level before. Last year, at Colorado Star Ball, the winner of both the Closed Bronze and Silver level scholarships was the same lady. I didn't not like that as a true Bronze dancer, but that's how things are. She can't compete in those same scholarships this year.

[samina]

but i think an open gold dancer can only dance down to gold, not silver.

[LucyDiamond]

And, it may also vary by comp.

[liz]

I can see your point. But, maybe she had not competed in gold before and was just trying to see how she would do...My pro has been putting me all over the place trying to see if I am ready to move up or to stay in the same..might be the same deal here:p

[liz]

Just went to the site. the results are posted....

[reb]

first place was won by someone who also competed open gold, apparently -- technically, that shouldn't be allowed, correct? you're only supposed to go down one level... huh.
It would be really clean if she was dancing UP a level into gold!

[samina]

yes, exactly reb.

meh... ah well... i can understand the desire to dance-dance-dance as much as possible. :)

thanks re the results, liz... <going to check...>

[reb]

Please note that I merged this results thread with the previously existing Manhattan thread . . .

[Katarzyna]

wow, this is super fast

[Gary McDonald]

The results and judges marks for each day will be posted on our website immediately after the completion of each evening session. Just click on registration.

The girl who won the Silver A Championship did not compete in the Gold or Open Gold Events.

Thanks again to everyone for making this our biggest year!!:bouncy:

[samina]

The girl who won the Silver A Championship did not compete in the Gold or Open Gold Events.



thanks gary... you beat me to this... was just logging on to clarify & change my post after seeing this is the case.

[latingal]

And thank you gary for keeping all of our members up to date with pertinent facts regarding the comp! We do appreciate it here.

[tuftufwang]

wow! i wished all competition organizers can be this efficient in posting results and scoresheets online within 24 hours. Amazing considering the number of entries they have.

[GJB]

The score sheets are already posted so I won't regurgitate the results.

The surprise of the night for me was Nick and Natasha taking second in the Amateur Latin. I thought were the clear winners. They looked very strong and were the only ones on the floor to capture my attention. Nick looked very at ease out there on the floor - in a good way - and I enjoyed their expression.

[callen]

The surprise of the night for me was Nick and Natasha taking second in the Amateur Latin. I thought were the clear winners. They looked very strong and were the only ones on the floor to capture my attention. Nick looked very at ease out there on the floor - in a good way - and I enjoyed their expression.

Yes, that surprised me, too. I completely agree about Nik. I had been commenting during the competition on how expressive Nik is. Good job, Nik!

As for a few other events:

The U-21 standard had some very strong entries. That was a beautiful final.

I was thrilled with the quality of the entries for the professional standard basics. It was so much stronger than I remember it being last year.

The open pro smooth is looking interesting leading up to nationals. Mazin and Irina, Tomasz and JT, and Steve and Eulia have all been trading marks and dances so much these past few weeks.



Gary, great job again this year! Thanks for posting marks so promptly!

Christopher

[GJB]

I was thrilled with the quality of the entries for the professional standard basics. It was so much stronger than I remember it being last year.


Standard basics was my favorite event of the evening. Wish I had that on video.

[samina]

trying to get the results for last nite's standard basics but the website keeps hanging on me... anyone have those, perchance?

[star_gazer]

trying to get the results for last nite's standard basics but the website keeps hanging on me... anyone have those, perchance?

1 Litvinov/Ivleva 1/1/1/1/1
2 Gekhman/Gekhman 2/2/2/2/2
3 Fidurski/Jileva 3/3/3/4/3
4 Abashkin/Kanevskaya 4/4/4/3/4
5 Issaev/Jacobsen 5/5/5/5/5
6 Popov/Sushko 6/6/6/6/6

[samina]

thanks, stargazer!

[liz]

can't get the results to show up either... Anybody know about the open pro/am rhythm?

[mamboqueen]

I watched the pro/am open rythym.... are you talking about A or B? Christine Stanko and Scott Lazarov won the A division (amazing, I might add). Maybe you can pm me about who you were talking about; unfortunately, I will remember dresses better than names!

For results, you should be able to get them on the comp website by looking up the name of the person on the registration page.

[liz]

Thanks Mamboqueen...Talked to my friend who competed in the open A rhythm... The scores aren't showing up for me... Kristine is great, isn't she?

[mamboqueen]

Thanks Mamboqueen...Talked to my friend who competed in the open A rhythm... The scores aren't showing up for me... Kristine is great, isn't she?

She is just awesome to watch. Did this move where she went airborn and spun. I was happy there was a semi-final so I got to see it twice. Just amazing.

There was a dancer I really thought should have made it into the final; not sure if it's who you're talking about; I think she had brown/multi fringe of some sort. I thought she danced VERY well.

[Russ Wilder]

Hello, DF'ers! How everybody is doing today?! I have decided to post this announcement to clarify some of the e-mails I and Katusha been getting recently! So here is goes:
" In the recent months both me and Katusha have gotten a number of questions and emails concerning the following issue! Therefore we both would like to clarify the question of our residence at this point of time! Yes, it is true that both me and Katusha are residing in Ridgefield, New Jersey! Hopefully this should clear up all of the rumors!"

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Russ Wilder

[reb]

Russ - Almost feel like saying 'welcome' again!!! Thanks for your clarification.

[reb]

1 Litvinov/Ivleva 1/1/1/1/1
2 Gekhman/Gekhman 2/2/2/2/2
3 Fidurski/Jileva 3/3/3/4/3
4 Abashkin/Kanevskaya 4/4/4/3/4
5 Issaev/Jacobsen 5/5/5/5/5
6 Popov/Sushko 6/6/6/6/6
Way to go Igor and Egor!
Must have been a sight to see.

[chrisjohnston]

Glad to hear that you like the results being posted quickly.Supershag were very honoured that Gary and Diana chose us to design their new comp and studio web-sites .Gary seems very excited that his site is now one of the fastest sites around for results and photos.At the moment we are uploading video and result photos from Friday night..

Cheers Chris

[Merrylegs]

Hey Chris, do you have any pictures from the Smooth events on Thursday????

[chrisjohnston]

Sorry,we were taking video of that.Park West should have photos on their site of that.

Cheers Chris

[mamboqueen]

I actually don't get a page with results/photos (only the action shots) on your site, Chris. Are you working on it...or maybe my computer?

[chrisjohnston]

As Tibor and I just got back from Barcelona on Tuesday night we are a bit sleep deprived.We are currently working on all the result photos and video.I am also doing the amateur Latin report for Dance Beat so you may find that interesting.

Cheers Chris

[reb]

As Tibor and I just got back from Barcelona on Tuesday night we are a bit sleep deprived.We are currently working on all the result photos and video.I am also doing the amateur Latin report for Dance Beat so you may find that interesting.

Cheers Chris
and I thought I was a hard worker - no way! If you haven't seen Chris and his team in action . . . they seem to be working hard all the time - and dancing, etc!

[mamboqueen]

As Tibor and I just got back from Barcelona on Tuesday night we are a bit sleep deprived.We are currently working on all the result photos and video.I am also doing the amateur Latin report for Dance Beat so you may find that interesting.

Cheers Chris

and a little dancing in between....don't mean to be a nudge; just wasn't sure if it was my computer that was at issue.

thanks!

edit: what pro events are taking place tonight?

[chrisjohnston]

So check this out for action photos from Friday night.

http://manhattan.exposuremanager.com/g/manhattan_2007_action_photos


We are working on results and video as we speak and believe me this is really cutting into my drinking schedule.

Cheers Chris

[mamboqueen]

We are working on results and video as we speak and believe me this is really cutting into my drinking schedule.

Cheers Chris

Don't worry; St. Peter has a "get in free" card with your name on it! ;)

Great action shots of Nic and Natalia.

[reb]

I hope there's Boddington's or better nearby
:cheers:

[chrisjohnston]

Actually I am in the bar at the W in Union Square.Very good Reb but i left Boddingtons at home a long time ago.My home tipple of choice is Bushmills Black label.This is the best Northern Ireland whiskey that money can buy.

Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Ok ,so we are a bit screwed up but pro am standard results now posted.

Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Amateur latin and Senior Standard video now posted.


http://www.dancesizzle.com/CompetitionVideo/tabid/53/path/Manhattan+DanceSport+2007/Default.aspx

heers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Pro-am result photos from Friday now posted.

Cheers Chris

[cantskiforlife]

Wow - still watching latin / standard on saturady. Its awesome! I will try to post pics (if they came out well) as soon as i can.

[chrisjohnston]

Andre wins the pro latin. To-night we witnessed something priceless.Watch to-morrow for the video of this event,

Cheers chris

[cantskiforlife]

Aww - chris I was just about to post what it was.... I will wait .... Everyone, this is a MUST WATCH!!!!!!!!

Now to catch a 3am bus back to boston....

[latingal]

Andre wins the pro latin. To-night we witnessed something priceless.Watch to-morrow for the video of this event

What you're going to leave us hanging until tomorrow???? aaaargh....

[chrisjohnston]

All result photos from Saturday night now posted

[DancingJools]

Wow. This is fast.
Thanks, Chris.

[anp73ga31]

Aww - chris I was just about to post what it was.... I will wait .... Everyone, this is a MUST WATCH!!!!!!!!

Now to catch a 3am bus back to boston....

I must be really stupid....can someone tell me what to look for? I found videos of senior and amateur but not of Andre and Elena(I am assuming they have something to do with this, but not sure what). Some guidance for the stupid, please... :oops:

[reb]

I found videos of senior and amateur but not of Andrei and Elena(I am assuming they have something to do with this, but not sure what).

Andre wins the pro latin. To-night we witnessed something priceless.Watch to-morrow for the video of this event,

Cheers chris
. . . video to follow - tomorrow.

Enjoy the drama!:D

[chrisjohnston]

Just finished working on the videos.Will now start to upload

Cheers Chris

[GJB]

. . . video to follow - tomorrow.

Enjoy the drama!:D

It is worth the wait! The audience loved it.

[Nik]

It is worth the wait! The audience loved it.

Oh man it was great.





I think this whole comp went very well. The organization was great, everything was on time, there were nice breaks, didn't finish too late.


Thanks for all the nice comments :)

[cantskiforlife]

Uhg - so I just got back to boston.... Took the 3:30 am bus - but it left around 4:15. Have not slept since 5:00am saturday morning.... And it's sooooo nice out... Can't wait watch the video and re-live the moment. :)

[Merrylegs]

Uhg - so I just got back to boston.... Took the 3:30 am bus - but it left around 4:15. Have not slept since 5:00am saturday morning.... And it's sooooo nice out... Can't wait watch the video and re-live the moment. :)

Alright you little tease, give us a direct link!

[Nik]

Uhg - so I just got back to boston.... Took the 3:30 am bus - but it left around 4:15. Have not slept since 5:00am saturday morning.... And it's sooooo nice out... Can't wait watch the video and re-live the moment. :)


hehe, I left New York at about 5:30am after hanging out with some of the dancers, and YES, it is very nice out. Just washed the car, about to go for a ride :)

[saludas]

Thanx to Gary for moving this comp into the forefront webwise - I found it amazing that all comps use the same comp program ("Comp Manager") but NO comp ever simply hit 'output' and uploaded the results to the internet. It is a BIG value for the participants and can be a deciding factor in how you think of a competition - begging paper from a disinterested worker on site is tedious and is not in the spirit of today's competitor.

[Chris Stratton]

I found it amazing that all comps use the same comp program ("Comp Manager") but NO comp ever simply hit 'output' and uploaded the results to the internet.

Putting the marks up on the web is always appreciated - there are actually already a lot of compmngr output files on the web from numerous competitions.

The html output option was an extra cost option in the past, which is why a lot of comps posted various document formats or PDFs of the kind of marks that you print out and post on the wall at the venue.

And right now, with the initial menu to even browse the results being a 7 megabyte file, the older methods are a looking a little better.

[chrisjohnston]

go to
AS the links do not seem to work try this
http://www.dancesizzle.com/CompetitionVideo/tabid/53/Default.aspx
Manhattan DanceSport 2007 page 4
Saturday Folder
Pro Folder
Page 2
Video 3
Cheers Chris

[ChaChaMama]

That is HILARIOUS!!! Thanks so much for sharing that, Chris!

ChaChaMama

[danceflower]

go to
AS the links do not seem to work try this
http://www.dancesizzle.com/Competiti...3/Default.aspx (http://www.dancesizzle.com/CompetitionVideo/tabid/53/Default.aspx)
Manhattan DanceSport 2007 page 4
Saturday Folder
Pro Folder
Page 2
Video 3
Cheers Chris
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http://www.supershag.com



thank you. it is funny.

[chrisjohnston]

All result photos from Thursday now posted.

Cheers Chris

[samina]

gotta say, i loved the music they played saturday night... some really interesting & funky choices.

[latingal]

Loved the surprise in the pro final rumba.... *grin*

Thanks for posting that Chris....

[reb]

Loved the surprise in the pro final rumba.... *grin*

Thanks for posting that Chris....
Awesome!:notworth::applause:

[tuftufwang]

So great to see the top Pros display great sportsmanship, rivalry, and entertainment all in 30 seconds!! I must say though, Andre and Elena really looked like they were in top form in the final.

[anp73ga31]

That was great! Dont know who was more surprised in that first moment...Andre or Max! But too funny how they all ran with it. Going to have to watch that one again and again!

[wooh]

Argh! Can hear music, can't see the video. Anybody know of elsewhere it would be posted that might open for me? (Or know what I'd have to do to fix that little problem on my end?)

[gingerbread]

love this comp; everything so well run. I enjoyed my own dancing and am beginning to be able to look at my video wthout wanting to run away and put a bag over my head.. I actually see some progress. I wasn't able to afford to go at night Friday and Saturday, but I am going tonight to see the Pro rhythm duel of giants! I can't wait. Go Jose and Joanna! And of course I am also looking forward to the Pro Standard. Congratulations really, Gary and Diana, you have done a superb job.

[cantskiforlife]

using a mac - you may need to donwload VLC or GDIVX.

[chrisjohnston]

Action photos from Saturday night now posted.
http://gallery.manhattandancesport.com/g/manhattan_2007_action_photos

Cheers Chris

[wooh]

using a mac - you may need to donwload VLC or GDIVX.

No mac here. Any other ideas?

[chrisjohnston]

Pro Smooth and Pro Standard Basic now posted on page 3 Friday folder of Manhattan 2007

Cheers chris

[DancingJools]

Thank you Chris.
And for someone who always had issues about comps banning people from videotaping, I think what you are doing is a perfect solution for this problem.
Everybody wins.
:-)

[danceronice]

I am so tired I was sitting across from another Supershag person on the train and we didn't recognize each other without our hair and makeup done. (We also both fell asleep at one point.) She only recognized me when I talking with my seatmate about having been at the comp and she overheard the pro names.

That was a BLAST. Thank you Chris and Tibor for getting me through without, as far as I could see from the video, looking like a total spaz. Even when I completely forgot the Bolero routine. While I'm not overjoyed with myself, 5th in four-dance bronze Smooth A is pretty darn good for someone who hadn't even done a Viennese Waltz before April.

And Chris and Tibor, look out, my next lessons I'm bringing the video and I want to know if what I see that sucks is the same thing as you see. Because I need to get working harder! Also, Chris, I want an explanation of why Andre and Elena keep beating Max and Yulia because having seen them in person now, not just on TV--I still like Max and Yulia better.

Speaking of Pro Latin--those who were not there and did not see the Rhumba final--YOU MUST WATCH IT. That was priceless and I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

[wooh]

Yay! Anp sent me a message and told me what I was doing wrong. But that was too cute! Loved it!

[chrisjohnston]

All major Sunday night results now posted.Just starting to work on the video

Cheers Chris

[Joe]

Thank you Chris.
And for someone who always had issues about comps banning people from videotaping, I think what you are doing is a perfect solution for this problem.
Everybody wins.
:-)
Not people who only wanted to tape themselves...

[Kitty]

Sunday night was amazing! I've never seen this kind of dancing live before!
The atmosphere was fantastic!

[LucyDiamond]

I see where Jose and Joanna won Pro Rhythm. Congrats to them!!!

:banana: :applause: :notworth: :banana:

[chrisjohnston]

Pro Rhythm Semi and Pro Standard Quarter Finals now posted in Sunday folder on page 5 of Manhattan dancesport

Cheers Chris

[Nik]

Action photos from Saturday night now posted.
http://gallery.manhattandancesport.com/g/manhattan_2007_action_photos

Cheers Chris

Awsome photos!! :thumbsup:

[tuftufwang]

I want an explanation of why Andre and Elena keep beating Max and Yulia because having seen them in person now, not just on TV--I still like Max and Yulia better.

IMHO, the simple explanation is that Andre is a much stronger dancer than Max. However, Yulia is extremely talented and probably one of the strongest Pro Latin female dancers. Really depends on the panel and what they prefer. I feel that Andre and Elena portray the man-woman relationship better in their dancing. 2 years ago, I felt that Andre/Elena lacked fluidity and looked weaker than Max/Yulia but their form has really improved.

[Chris Stratton]

Having had to leave to catch a bus, am curious if anyone knows the pro standard results?

[dance234]

http://gallery.supershag.com/g/manhattan_dancesport_2007_sunday_pro_standard

[Kitty]

does anyone know who was the photo vendor at the comp? And if they announced when the pictures will be available...

[Katarzyna]

It was park west, they should take couple days to post them

[chrisjohnston]

Pro Standard semi now posted. plesea go to Sunday folder on page 5

Cheers Chris

[samina]

chris, thanks for posting all these pix & vids... very nice job. great resource. :)

[dance234]

I thought the Cabaret division Sunday night was.. interesting. The first couple bobbled a couple of lifts before he finally dropped her pretty hard on her bum. The winning couple was dancing a routine that everyone around me said they had already seen multiple times. One Rhythm couple danced an interesting and quite lovely lyrical routine that had much of the same choreography as their competition routine (indicating that they hadn't had time, maybe, to put something else together.) I very much enjoyed the presentation by a Smooth couple, Lisa Vogel and partner, who danced a demanding and emotional routine to a pop song. They were underscored in my opinion.

[reb]

I enjoyed the presentation by a Smooth couple, Lisa Vogel and partner, who danced a demanding and emotional routine to a pop song. They were underscored in my opinion.
Thanks for the report on Lisa and Mayo - I have been very impressed with their dancing, hard work, etc.

[gingerbread]

Thanks for the report on Lisa and Mayo - I have been very impressed with their dancing, hard work, etc.

And she did a lot of beautiful solo work too, and very well done.
I was surprised by Linas and Ieva's routine, seemed thrown together without much thought and I sure didn't get the costuming. So he can do some pop and lock stuff, like Gary Gekhman, this is supposed to impress me? On the other hand, I thought Iveta and Gherman's number was well thought out from beginning to end and I know that at the world showdance competition, they made the finals and the Gekhman robot piece did not. Different taste over there I guess. If this sounds too negative, by the way, don't post it, I am never quite sure what critique is allowed and what isn't and don't want to ruffle any feathers.

[gingerbread]

This isn't strictly about Manhattan Dacesport, and I have a feeling there was a thread about this once, but I am having really bad post-comp depression, just a huge emotional let down from al the preparation, adrenaline, excitement, etc. I just feel incredibly sad.

[Chris Stratton]

This isn't strictly about Manhattan Dacesport, and I have a feeling there was a thread about this once, but I am having really bad post-comp depression, just a huge emotional let down from al the preparation, adrenaline, excitement, etc. I just feel incredibly sad.

Well you've survived or nearly survived the workday after, so go put on your shoes...

[GJB]

I was surprised by Linas and Ieva's routine, seemed thrown together without much thought and I sure didn't get the costuming. So he can do some pop and lock stuff, like Gary Gekhman, this is supposed to impress me?

This is the routine they used for their showdance at OSB so I don't think it was just thrown together. In general, it seems that Standard show numbers are not as creative as the other divisions. They usually just go out there and dance "classic" Standard. Gary and Rita's routine seems the exception rather than the norm.

[GJB]

This isn't strictly about Manhattan Dacesport, and I have a feeling there was a thread about this once, but I am having really bad post-comp depression, just a huge emotional let down from al the preparation, adrenaline, excitement, etc. I just feel incredibly sad.

Why so sad? You have the next one to look forward to and prepare for.

[danceronice]

This isn't strictly about Manhattan Dacesport, and I have a feeling there was a thread about this once, but I am having really bad post-comp depression, just a huge emotional let down from al the preparation, adrenaline, excitement, etc. I just feel incredibly sad.

I hear you. Friday night, I was done, exhausted, somewhat giddy and not myself, and ready to dance another twelve heats of ANYTHING. Then I kept running on nothing until I got on the train Sunday to come home and I've just crashed ever since. I'm actually kind of jittery, waiting for group lessons Tuesday, because I need to dance again and I'm just too worn out after work today.

Post-Comp Depression....blah.

[gingerbread]

Well you've survived or nearly survived the workday after, so go put on your shoes...

On my way, but I have to be careful to control myself and not dump these feelings on the person I study with. And who knows if said teacher isn't going through his own withdrawal and letdown?
Thanks for the advice everyone, nice to know I am not alone.

[Roadrunner]

Did anybody see Jeremy & Anna? Website says they didn't get any callbacks even for the semi which doesn't seem right. I'll ask Jeremy when I see him tomorrow but in the meantime I'm just wondering if something happened and they didn't get to compete..

[latingal]

gingerbread, we do indeed have an entire thread on post comp disorder, just do a search of our archives....

[GJB]

Did anybody see Jeremy & Anna? Website says they didn't get any callbacks even for the semi which doesn't seem right. I'll ask Jeremy when I see him tomorrow but in the meantime I'm just wondering if something happened and they didn't get to compete..

I'm pretty sure they were not there.

[Kitty]

The winning couple was dancing a routine that everyone around me said they had already seen multiple times.

And their show is getting better and better! I noticed some changes to the choreography (it has been long time since I seen it last though) which made the whole thing a lot better, and very nice costumes - not sure if these are the same costumes they used originally. Very nice! great details! Her hair really amused me :-) I couldnt' stop laughing. It looked exactly like those Manhattan DanceSport trophies, if you know what I am talking about:-).

Linas's and Ieva's show - I was very impressed, they really did a lot to show a different personality on the floor (well, at least different for Linas), and had lots of energy. Also the way they were flowing from tango to foxtrot to a pop song was really something. The level of dancing makes the whole thing especially enjoyable for me. A very entertaining show. I was so glad to see it since I didnt' go to Ohio Star Ball and didn't get to see it there. I doubt they were actually counting on getting the first place trophy.. They did a great job entertaining us, and showing off. they are cool like that:-).

German and Iveta - a great show, very nice choreography and style. I thought the other couples had more energy. I've seen it before as well.

The smooth couple's show was really nice. Dont' really see how they could be placed higher though. Nice dancing, but not as well thought out idea and costumes as in shows by Gary and Rita and German and Iveta.

I usually find latin shows less interesting.. the couples seem to rarely get out of their latin thing and do somethign different :-P

[Kitty]

In general, it seems that Standard show numbers are not as creative as the other divisions. They usually just go out there and dance "classic" Standard. Gary and Rita's routine seems the exception rather than the norm.

depends on the couple. There are lots of creative standard shows out there.
I could say the latin couples just go out there and dance some latin - it would be mostly true as well.

[dance234]

GJB posts for me. I have seen far fewer out-of-the-box standard shows than the other way round. It's not a criticism, just an observation. Shrug.

[dance234]

And no, now that I think of it, I didn't see Jeremy dance, although I thought I saw him in the audience.

Rhythm had potential to be an interesting final since three of the top couples were absent - Tony and Elena, Inna and Evgeny and Felipe and Carolina. The couples that did make it, however, I don't think suprised anyone.. as usual, the judging was painfully predictible.

[dance234]

I would've put the Bulgarian couple (? I think? Radomir and Silviya) higher than 6th and Michael Neill/Danielle Wilson higher than Decho Kraev and Bree Watson. Danielle is a shining gem amongst the Rhythm ladies - but I think the opinion of the gentleman holds her back. She is in completely another stratosphere as compared to Bree (lovely dancer but still a ways to go.) The partnership is stronger, too - dynamic, connected, all the stuff you want.

[GJB]

And no, now that I think of it, I didn't see Jeremy dance, although I thought I saw him in the audience.

Rhythm had potential to be an interesting final since three of the top couples were absent - Tony and Elena, Inna and Evgeny and Felipe and Carolina. The couples that did make it, however, I don't think suprised anyone.. as usual, the judging was painfully predictible.

The crowd seemed to enjoy Rhythm and I think many were looking forward to the first battle between Jose & Joanna and Emanuel & Julia. LOTS of Jose fans !

[reb]

Her hair really amused me :-) I couldnt' stop laughing. It looked exactly like those Manhattan DanceSport trophies, if you know what I am talking about:-).
excellent comparison;) - then . . . their trophies continue to have the same unique m-e-t-a-l-i-c qualities?!?!

[Natalka]

Did anybody see Jeremy & Anna? Website says they didn't get any callbacks even for the semi which doesn't seem right. I'll ask Jeremy when I see him tomorrow but in the meantime I'm just wondering if something happened and they didn't get to compete..

Jeremy & Anna were there, but she said she was not feeling well the three days leading up to Sunday night. Too bad because I really wanted to see them dance! They are really coordinaed as a couple:)

I have lots of pics of the Pro Rhythm that will be going up on my site soon, hopefully within the week.

Just a side note...I had never seen Jose DeCamps dance Mambo before, and I was thoroughly impressed with his characterization and choreography! I wanted to see more! Overall, I think all the couples really stepped it up and it was exciting to watch!

[ChaChaMama]

Rhythm had potential to be an interesting final since three of the top couples were absent - Tony and Elena, Inna and Evgeny and Felipe and Carolina. The couples that did make it, however, I don't think suprised anyone.. as usual, the judging was painfully predictible.

I would have loved to see that final. It wasn't obvious to me that Jose/Joanna would finish above Emmanuel/Julia. I would have really enjoyed seeing them battle it out.

I would even more love to see these newer couples go head to head with the aforementioned established couples. I wonder which comp to aim for in order to see that. USDSC? Ohio?

[Roadrunner]

Jeremy & Anna were there, but she said she was not feeling well the three days leading up to Sunday night. Too bad because I really wanted to see them dance! They are really coordinaed as a couple:)

I have lots of pics of the Pro Rhythm that will be going up on my site soon, hopefully within the week.

Just a side note...I had never seen Jose DeCamps dance Mambo before, and I was thoroughly impressed with his characterization and choreography! I wanted to see more! Overall, I think all the couples really stepped it up and it was exciting to watch!

Thanks for the info, Natalka. I didn't mean to draw attention to their absence and I'm sorry to hear that Anna is not well.

On another note, I can't wait to see the pics! Pro Rhythm sure was exciting at this comp.

[TUNes2o]

Thanx to Gary for moving this comp into the forefront webwise - I found it amazing that all comps use the same comp program ("Comp Manager") but NO comp ever simply hit 'output' and uploaded the results to the internet. .

Philadelphia Festival & Atlantic Coast Championships did it last year, and this year. APRIL 2007. I find it amazing that to make a blanket statement, that NO comp ever did this,should be prefaced with the disclaimer, "as far as I know", or something to that nature.

[Natalka]

Thanks for the info, Natalka. I didn't mean to draw attention to their absence and I'm sorry to hear that Anna is not well.

On another note, I can't wait to see the pics! Pro Rhythm sure was exciting at this comp.

You're welcome. Actually, Anna felt great that night and was in the ballroom, just not up to dancing. I heard there is a little flu virus of some sort running around and a couple people I know have been sick in the past two weeks...maybe that's what it was...

[saludas]

Philadelphia Festival & Atlantic Coast Championships did it last year, and this year. APRIL 2007. I find it amazing that to make a blanket statement, that NO comp ever did this,should be prefaced with the disclaimer, "as far as I know", or something to that nature.

Yes of course - I 'meant' that no comp I ever had interest in did it.

Anyway, thanx gary.

[Angelo]

Just a side note...I had never seen Jose DeCamps dance Mambo before, and I was thoroughly impressed with his characterization and choreography! I wanted to see more!


He's the best Mambo dancer I have ever seen, bar none.

[gingerbread]

Thanks for the info, Natalka. I didn't mean to draw attention to their absence and I'm sorry to hear that Anna is not well.

On another note, I can't wait to see the pics! Pro Rhythm sure was exciting at this comp.

Jose has twice been World Mambo Champion and many of us have waited for literally years for him to find the right partner and earn his place as the US Rhythm Champion. We will be screaming and cheering for him in the months ahead. He is an extraordinary talent and terrific person who cares enormously about dance; great supportive teacher also. If you look at the marks you wlll see how clear their victory was. I thought he had won from the first step; to me that Final had an air of magic..OK , so I am HUGE fan!

[chrisjohnston]

Just postd video of Pro Rhythm Final and Rising Star Pro Smooth Final..


Cheers Chris

[cy_phi]

Jose has twice been World Mambo Champion and many of us have waited for literally years for him to find the right partner and earn his place as the US Rhythm Champion. We will be screaming and cheering for him in the months ahead. He is an extraordinary talent and terrific person who cares enormously about dance; great supportive teacher also. If you look at the marks you wlll see how clear their victory was. I thought he had won from the first step; to me that Final had an air of magic..OK , so I am HUGE fan!

I agree totally with you; Jose is an awesome talent and good-hearted person. He's successful in Rhythm AND Latin...amazing. If I get the chance to go to USDSC, I'm definitely going to watch the Rhythm and Mambo championships.

BTW, did anyone else besides me notice that Bob Powers was in the ballroom on Sunday night? Watching the Rhythm comp with all of us...

[gingerbread]

I would have loved to see that final. It wasn't obvious to me that Jose/Joanna would finish above Emmanuel/Julia. I would have really enjoyed seeing them battle it out.

I would even more love to see these newer couples go head to head with the aforementioned established couples. I wonder which comp to aim for in order to see that. USDSC? Ohio?

USDSC for sure!

[gingerbread]

I agree totally with you; Jose is an awesome talent and good-hearted person. He's successful in Rhythm AND Latin...amazing. If I get the chance to go to USDSC, I'm definitely going to watch the Rhythm and Mambo championships.

BTW, did anyone else besides me notice that Bob Powers was in the ballroom on Sunday night? Watching the Rhythm comp with all of us...

Yep I saw him and there was some irony there. For those of you who know their history, Bob had said for years that he could or would not retire until there was someone worthy to take the title and that, in his opinion, that would be Jose Decamps. At the time Jose either did not have the right partner or was between partners and Bob eventually retired with Julia. So there he was, only now he obviously had to hope Jose would lose and Julia and Emmanuel win.

[tuftufwang]

Just saw a few videos of Jose/Joanna and Emmanuel/Julia. Not even close. Jose/Joanna were clear winners technically and artistically. They had a much better connection and looked a lot cleaner. Sorry to say this but I felt like Emmanuel/Joanna looked rough and way too aggressive. I'm not putting this in words well but it seems like they were fighting each other rather than using each other's energy. The power was undoubtedly there but not channeled correctly.

I think Jose/Joanna will continue to place above Emmanuel/Julia.

[StageMom]

chris, thanks for posting all these pix & vids... very nice job. great resource. :)

Would it be possible anytime soon to order any pictures from the action galleries and if yes, how?

[dance234]

I agree with TufTuf - it didn't seem like much of a contest, to tell you the truth. At least everybody was dancing really hard, which is something that hasn't happened in the style for a while, since there has been some stagnation. I enjoyed watching the top finalists really push.

[gingerbread]

I have been asking around and people I know assure me that both Tony and Elena and Felipe and Carolina have no intention of retiring, and I am sure Inna and her partner certainly don't. I thought perhaps one or two of the couples might choose this time to leave. What an event USDSC is going to have in Pro Rhythm this year!

[dance234]

It would be great if everyone hung around, yes - great for spectators, and great for the style. I think in rhythm the field is somewhat thin and frequently young and sometimes flashy couples make a splash too soon for their own good - it would be better for them to spend a few years being hungry and pushing themselves.

[gingerbread]

[QUOTE=Katarzyna;4403
Do you know the website?

[Imhere]

From Elena’s forum

http://elenagrinenko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16


We wore thinking about it. But didn't make it officially yet. So you never know we mate just come out for couple more competitions. We not sure yet.


She writes like talks, cute

[Egoist]

"So you never know we mate just come out for couple more competitions. We not sure yet. "

Was that a Freudian slip?

[Joe]

Just saw a few videos of Jose/Joanna and Emmanuel/Julia. Not even close. Jose/Joanna were clear winners technically and artistically. They had a much better connection and looked a lot cleaner. Sorry to say this but I felt like Emmanuel/Joanna looked rough and way too aggressive. I'm not putting this in words well but it seems like they were fighting each other rather than using each other's energy. The power was undoubtedly there but not channeled correctly.

I think Jose/Joanna will continue to place above Emmanuel/Julia.
So who's dancing with whom?

[chrisjohnston]

All Major amateur and pro video now posted.Amateur Standard and Youth Latin posted in Saturday folder.

Cheers Chris

[Katarzyna]

Photos from sunday night and some thursday events are up on Park west site

[dance234]

On Photoreflect.

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?search?m=5&s=07DW

[Katarzyna]

Sorry, park west is the photographer. photoreflect is the photo host

[gingerbread]

On Photoreflect.

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?search?m=5&s=07DW

thank you

[cantskiforlife]

I finally have my photos up from Saturday Evening.....

Amateur Standard
http://homepage.mac.com/ryankenner/manhattan_am_std/

Pro Latin
http://homepage.mac.com/ryankenner/manhattan_pro_latin/

[Katarzyna]

wow, so many cool shots..

[Katarzyna]

really really nice :) I sent you a pm with a question.. :)

[cantskiforlife]

Got it.... I wish I had been able to dance instead of just shoot pics.... But that'll be next time.

[Katarzyna]

So who is the partner in your photo? why didn't you dance?

[cantskiforlife]

Pro-Am with Larinda at Emerald... I only WISH she was my actual partner. Can I melt now?

I actually just managed to snag an amateur partner... I am glad I went to Manhattan.

[Katarzyna]

Good job :) I was looking at your photo trying to figure out who the girl was.. I was sure I knew all amateur girls in the us who would look that good.. :)

[cantskiforlife]

Good job :) I was looking at your photo trying to figure out who the girl was.. I was sure I knew all amateur girls in the us who would look that good.. :)

I doubt you knew my last AM partner... I still wish she had more free time to practice and compete..... Oh well. You definitely know my new one.

[Katarzyna]

I doubt you knew my last AM partner... I still wish she had more free time to practice and compete..... Oh well. You definitely know my new one.really? who is it, (maybe all this is more appropriate on PM)

[cantskiforlife]

Probably....

Back to thread.... I still can't get over the pro-latin events..... It still makes me smile every time i watch it....

[Katarzyna]

Iveta is so stunning just standing there on the floor.. wow

[gingerbread]

Iveta is so stunning just standing there on the floor.. wow

and equally stunning, I think, in her Showdance outfit!

[SamanthaDance]

go to
AS the links do not seem to work try this
http://www.dancesizzle.com/CompetitionVideo/tabid/53/Default.aspx
Manhattan DanceSport 2007 page 4
Saturday Folder
Pro Folder
Page 2
Video 3
Cheers Chris

Can someone tell me what the song is they were dancing to in the Pro Rumba Finals?

[GJB]

Can someone tell me what the song is they were dancing to in the Pro Rumba Finals?

"Cuando caliente el sol". Not sure where you can get it though.