Ohio Star Ball 07: whos going & DF social?

[elisedance]

I hope its not too early to ask who is going? I am not entirely sure yet but would like to compete in both Amateur and Pro/Am. The former depends on MDP and the latter on cash (how many partners pro is taking).

Also, a while back I wondered if we could have a DF :together: there? If there is interest, we could either organize a dinner out or maybe even a room with drinks & food?? Wouldn't it be neat to meet each other in person?

Along those lines, I don't suppose there are any DFers who live in or near Columbus?

:bouncy::bouncy:

[Katarzyna]

We might go, but still not sure, thinking of skipping it this year to save up for 2008

[fascination]

I will be there the whole time....

[Joe]

Will prolly be there Saturday, since the schedule is different than last year (for us) and partner wants to get to dance in Battelle Hall (BTDT, so not a big deal for me, though).

[elisedance]

OSB home page: http://www.ohiostarball.com/index.cfm/page.htm

The (listed as tentative) schedule:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007
1:00 P.M. Doors Open
2:00 P.M. Solo Exhibitions
4:30 P.M. American Rhythm Pro/Am
Pre-Bronze through Pre-Silver Heats

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
8:00 A.M. American Rhythm Pro/Am & Amateur
Int. Silver through Advanced Heats
American Junior Couple - Pre-teen & Teen 3 Dance Rhythm
World Pro/Am Championship Junior American Rhythm
2:00 P.M. Pro/Am Rhythm Rising Star A, B & C
Pro/Am Smooth Rising Star A, B & C
5:00 P.M. Dinner
7:00 P.M. World Pro/Am Championship 9 Dance - Rhythm
Pro/Am Senior 3 Dance Rhythm
World Pro/Am Championship Senior 4 Dance Rhythm
*World Pro/Am Championship American Rhythm A, B & C
Bronze and Silver “Best of the Best Challenge”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007
7:00 A.M. Breakfast
8:00 A.M. American Smooth Pro/Am & Amateur
Pre-Bronze through Advanced Heats
American Junior Couple - Pre-teen & Teen 3 Dance Smooth
World Pro/Am Championship Junior American Smooth
4:00 P.M. Prelimary rounds:
Pro/Am Senior 3 Dance Smooth
World Pro/Am Championship Senior 4 Dance Smooth
*World Pro/Am Championship American Smooth A, B & C
World Pro/Am Championship American 9 Dance - Smooth
6:00 P.M. Dinner
8:00 P.M. DanceSport Series Team Match
9:30 P.M. Amateur 4 Dance Smooth under & over 45
Semi-final and final rounds:
Pro/Am Senior 3 Dance Smooth
World Pro/Am Championship Senior 4 Dance Smooth
*World Pro/Am Championship American Smooth A, B & C
World Pro/Am Championship American 9 Dance - Smooth
Open Gold “Best of the Best Challenge”

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
7:00 A.M. Breakfast

REGENCY BALLROOM
8:00 A.M. International Latin Pro/Am
Pre Bronze through Gold Star 1
World Pro/Am Championship Junior International Latin
*World Pro/Am Championship International Latin A, B & C
Amateur American 4 Dance Rhythm under & over 45

BATTELLE HALL
8:00 A.M. Junior Couples International 3 and 5 Dance Latin
Amateur couples Latin single dances
Pre-Bronze through Gold Star 1
Amateur International Latin over 35
Amateur International Senior Standard
Amateur International 5 Dance Latin under 21
Amateur International Standard over 35
Amateur International Senior Latin
Amateur Open International Latin (final in the evening)

7:00 P.M. General dancing
7:30 P.M. World Professional American Rhythm
Professional International Standard
Amateur Open International Latin - Final round
World Pro/Am Championship Theater Arts - Final

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007
7:00 A.M. Breakfast

REGENCY BALLROOM
8:00 A.M. Ladies Pro/Am International Standard
Pre-Bronze through Gold Star 1
World Pro/Am Championship Junior International Standard
5:30 P.M. Dinner

BATTELLE HALL
8:00 A.M. Gentlemen Pro/Am International Standard
Pre-Bronze through Gold Star 1
Bronze, Silver, Gold & above Championship A, B & C
1:00 P.M. Amateur Standard under 21
Junior couples 3 Dance Standard
Preliminary rounds for:
Amateur Open International Standard (final in the evening)
World Pro/Am Championship Theater Arts
Junior couples 5 Dance Standard
Amateur couples Standard single dances
Pre-Bronze through Gold Star 1

GRAND BALLROOM
9:00 A.M. Inter/collegiate event

5:30 P.M. Dinner

BATTELLE HALL
7:00 P.M. General Dancing
7:30 P.M. World Professional American Smooth
Professional International Latin
Amateur Open International Standard - Final
Professional Theater Arts-Solo Exhibitions


REGENCY BALLROOM
12:00 A.M. AWARDS BALL - Presentation of:
Ohio Star Ball Top Teacher and Student Awards
DanceSport Series Awards


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2007
8:00 A.M. Breakfast

GRAND BALLROOM
9:00 A.M. Inter/collegiate event

REGENCY BALLROOM
9:00 A.M. Novice 2 Dance Standard Bronze thru Gold A & B
World Pro/Am Championship International 10 Dance - Latin
World Pro/Am Championship Senior 4 Dance Latin
Professional International Standard Rising Star
Pre-Championship International Standard Under & Over 45
Professional American Rhythm Rising Star
World Pro/Am Championship Senior 4 Dance Standard
*World Pro/Am Championship International Standard A, B & C
World Pro/Am Championship International 10 Dance - Standard
Formations
Novice 2 Dance Latin Bronze thru Gold A & B
Professional American Smooth Rising Star
Pre Championship International Latin Under & Over 45
Professional International Latin Rising Star
7:00 P.M. THE END OF THE
2007 OHIO STAR BALL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

* These events are also Scholarships & 2008 DanceSport Series Qualifiers

[Stagekat]

I may be attending, a friend of mine has been asked to compete... a major coup for her... so I may swing out to support her. Besides it's OSB... I've wanted to go since before I started dancing myself. :)

[Ithink]

I have a hotel room already so chances are we're going:) Have to get plane tickets soon though...

[mamboqueen]

Does Jet Blue fly out of a nearby airport, Ithink? They always have great rates from Boston to Columbus. It's actually about the same price R/T than it is one way to NYC from here.

and fyi...farecast.com is a great site for forecasting fares.

[liz]

I will be there, with bells on!!!! My first OSB... I am dancing on Wednesday in the World pro/am rhythm... Can't wait. I would love to meet more DF's.

[Ithink]

Does Jet Blue fly out of a nearby airport, Ithink? They always have great rates from Boston to Columbus. It's actually about the same price R/T than it is one way to NYC from here.

and fyi...farecast.com is a great site for forecasting fares.

No, Jetblue from DC is very expensive right now, around $300. Southwest flights are running about $160 from DC to Columbus now. Not bad I guess...

[elisedance]

Maybe no one read that far on my first post - but no replies about a possible DF social:confused: Or is there just no interest.....:(

[tanya_the_dancer]

I'm planning to go. What is this "best of the best" challenge?

[mamboqueen]

I think that is the event added for the tv airing of the competition -- where the top couples from each of the four styles go head to head (showdance routines).

Edit: we should get them to add a df challenge. I think we've earned the place on the floor ;)

[tanya_the_dancer]

I think that is the event added for the tv airing of the competition -- where the top couples from each of the four styles go head to head (showdance routines).

Edit: we should get them to add a df challenge. I think we've earned the place on the floor ;)

Is it? I've noticed that on the schedule they have bronze and silver "best of the best" on Wednesday.

[guille_bdancer]

I'll be there Fri-Sun nights, I dance Sat and Sunday... My firs OSB as well... exciting...

oh, and I'm up for the social, I'd like to meet some DF'ers... :D

[latingal]

Is it? I've noticed that on the schedule they have bronze and silver "best of the best" on Wednesday.

I've seen something somewhere on this pro-am event. I can't remember where. I do remember you qualify for this at another comp (was it Holiday Dance Classic?).

[latingal]

Maybe no one read that far on my first post - but no replies about a possible DF social:confused: Or is there just no interest.....:(

From my limited experience, it seems to be easier (and to some the preferred method) to meet up with DF'ers in smaller groups.

[Ithink]

Dinner on Saturday night before the evening session seems like the best time to have a DF meet...

[mamboqueen]

Is it? I've noticed that on the schedule they have bronze and silver "best of the best" on Wednesday.

ohh....I guess I didn't understand...would love to know, too.

[latingal]

ohh....I guess I didn't understand...would love to know, too.

Ask multiple times and ye shall receive - from the Ohio Star website:

"The 2007 Ohio Star Ball will present the grand finale of the Best of the Best Pro/Am Challenge. The participants in the Best of the Best are the winners of various challenges held at the 2006 Ohio Star Ball, the 2006 Holiday Classic (www .holidaydanceclassic.com) and the 2007 Atlanta Open (www .atlantaopen.com).

The winners in the 9 and 10 Dance Gold Divisions at the 2006 Ohio Star Ball are the first to be eligible to participate. They will later be joined by the winners of the 9 and 10 Dance Bronze and Silver divisions from the Holiday Classic. The Atlanta Open completes the last of the challenges with the winners of the A & B Bronze, Silver and Open Gold Scholarships competing to select their representatives.

Now each winner of the Best of the Best divisions will compete, with a 1 minute and 30 second (1:30 min) solo in their respective style, for the title of 2007 Best of the Best Champions! We hope you will join us when we present the Best of the Best Pro/Am Challenge Grand Finale and will be inspired to participate in these events throughout the 2007 calendar year to compete for the Best of the Best Pro/Am title in 2008!"

[Natalka]

Hey there ladies!
Also, in addition to being at USDSC, I will also be at Ohio Star Ball and driving there...so I will be able to bring dresses with me if anyone wants to try anything on from my website!

So...just let me know by PM'ing me!

Also there is a chance that for Ohio Star Ball I may have an extra room at the Drury Inn so if someone wants it, please let me know so I can let you know if it becomes available! The Drury Inn is very easily accessible through the food court, very clean and is my preferred place to stay when at OSB.

Let me know!

[danceronice]

I'll be there--have to decide whether to fly Monday night or take a risk on early Tuesday. (Probably Monday--I wouldn't want to do a panicked rush from the airport.) And I'll probably have to leave on Friday morning. Then again, if I have to leave Friday, I've blown an enitre week of work anyway. So why not stay through Saturday...(someone, talk me into it!)

[delamusica]

Eh, just stay. :)



I live about 1.5 hours from Columbus, but I have to fly to Omaha on Nov. 13 for work and will miss the whole thing. :(

(And last year, it was during finals week and I was too broke and stressed to take the time to watch dancing . . . seems that going to OSB while living in Ohio was not meant to be)

[ChaChaMama]

I'm going, but just to watch, as my partner will be in New Mexico.

[rinachick]

I'll be there for the pro/am int'l events Friday and Sat (my first Ohio Star, very excited), and of course I'll be staying to watch the evening competitions.

For all you Boston-area people...I recently got pretty cheap tickets with Delta from Providence to Columbus ($140 w/tax).

[delamusica]

SkyBus does fly to Columbus - so if anybody lives in one of their other cities, they'd be good to check out (VERY cheap flights!). They have more restrictions on baggage size though, i think.

Just FYI.

[mamboqueen]

I'll be there for the pro/am int'l events Friday and Sat (my first Ohio Star, very excited), and of course I'll be staying to watch the evening competitions.

For all you Boston-area people...I recently got pretty cheap tickets with Delta from Providence to Columbus ($140 w/tax).

Last I checked, Jet Blue was cheaper -- around $59 each way.

[syncopationator]

I'll be there thurs - sun.

[cantskiforlife]

I will probably be dancing Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sunday.

Still trying to find out pricing - but have not heard anything about packages, etc...

I also like the idea of DF event. :)

[pruthe]

...

Along those lines, I don't suppose there are any DFers who live in or near Columbus?

:bouncy::bouncy:

Hi elisedance,

I live in Columbus area. If anyone has questions about city, venue, or comp, I can try to find out. Also, if any suggestions for info on OSB web site, I can pass onto person maintaining site.

pruthe

[elisedance]

Hi Pruthe,

Dynamite, we have a local rep! And one with access to the organizers (hey, say hi to Sam from us all).

ee

[elisedance]

I will probably be dancing Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sunday.

Still trying to find out pricing - but have not heard anything about packages, etc...

I also like the idea of DF event. :)

I think we are close to a quorum. Maybe this should be a separate thread? I have a big deadline on the 15th sept (and a comp on the 20th) so can not do much till then. But, perhaps with a bit of help from pruthe(?) we could get something aranged. Who knows, maybe Sam would sponsor this for us (if there are no objections here, of course) - he must know about DF and this can only help his cause...

[Nik]

I'll be there, but don't know if I'll be in shape since my birthday is right before the comp.

I guess I will have to put the parties aside like always and spend my day at the studio.

[danceronice]

I'll be there, but don't know if I'll be in shape since my birthday is right before the comp.

I guess I will have to put the parties aside like always and spend my day at the studio.

Hey, on my birthday (two weeks from yesterday) I'm debating--my parents will be on their last night in town. But it's my normal lesson day with my Rhythm pro, plus it's Rhythm group class night. I mean, Mom and Dad can always come watch. They've never seen me dance in person....and it WILL only be two months until Ohio.

[RIdancer82]

Not planning on competing there this year, but it's getting more and more tempting to go anyway to watch.... hmm.... will have to give this some serious consideration.....

[9dncr]

I am contemplating attending. have to figure the cost out- but by the looks of the prices on here for flights I may have to buckle down - and is the hotel that Natalka was talking about cheaper? And in walking distance it appears? It would be my first time there so I really would love to see what all the hype is about and be part of the action!

And its the week of my b-day!:) I guess it could be a gift to myself for myself!

[fascination]

well...you will need to decide soon and/or get a room even sooner...just a word to the wise

[Indiana_Jay]

For anyone who might need it, I posted information about hotels near the OSB venue in another thread (http://www.dance-forums.com/showpost.php?p=449994&postcount=7).

[tendancer]

Maybe the pro-am'ers and Smooth folks would have use for this:

http://hotels.travelzoo.com/chicago-hotels/320443

I checked the Hyatt site, Nov 14-16 indeed have $89 ($103.91 after tax) rooms available. Yes this is the venue Hyatt, not the 15 blocks away Hyatt.

16-17 and 17-18 are blacked out, don't bother :)

[reb]

We're going - and we're sociable too!

[Roadrunner]

I'll be there Thursday-Sunday. As always, any DFers that recognize me walking by, please come and say hi!

[mechyslav]

i will most likely be there

[Indiana_Jay]

I'll be there Thursday-Sunday. As always, any DFers that recognize me walking by, please come and say hi!

Of course, our ability to recognize Roadrunner depends on which of the dozens of her various "looks" she'll be using that day! :)

[mamboqueen]

Hah, IJ, my very same thoughts! She is one of the DF chameleons! I'll just know her by her pro.

[cy_phi]

Could someone tell me where the entry fees are on the OSB website? I've looked through every webpage and entry form, and found nothing regarding entry fees for amatuers. I've e-mailed and called OSB several times and I have not received a response. Thanks!

[fascination]

hmmm...the fees usually only arrive in the packet info...I would send them an address for the packet to be sent asap

[cy_phi]

hmmm...the fees usually only arrive in the packet info...I would send them an address for the packet to be sent asap

Thanks!

[kimV6]

will be there but downstairs at the usa dance college nationals. will probably watch as many of the OSB prelim rounds with partner as i can though.

[gingerbread]

Could someone tell me where the entry fees are on the OSB website? I've looked through every webpage and entry form, and found nothing regarding entry fees for amatuers. I've e-mailed and called OSB several times and I have not received a response. Thanks!
I called and they emailed it to me. Not clear why it's not on the website, but I guess it's that these are "wholesale" prices and some studios mark them up to cover for their pros loss of teaching time, etc. Independent teachers usually don't do that, and amateur dancers are in a different category where that is concerned. Just explain who you are and why you should see them.

[cy_phi]

I called and they emailed it to me. Not clear why it's not on the website, but I guess it's that these are "wholesale" prices and some studios mark them up to cover for their pros loss of teaching time, etc. Independent teachers usually don't do that, and amateur dancers are in a different category where that is concerned. Just explain who you are and why you should see them.

Thanks; I'll get the information one way or another. :)

[elisedance]

seems we now have three threads on this. I've resusitated this one in case anyone wants to see all the people who are going. Also, there was interest in organizing some sort of get-together or linker for DF members.

As it turns out I am not going after all :( Its just too early for us - maybe next year.

[Joe]

Well, last year's gathering turned up being a grand total of 3, mainly due to scheduling and communications issues.

[elisedance]

hi Joe, I didn't know there was a gathering last year! Sorry to not be therethis time, I like organizing such - I'll check in to see if the plans are still on track...

[fascination]

it was a good 3 though...and yes, plans are magnificently on track this year...and very promising

[elisedance]

are they? great.

[mamboqueen]

Still looking into airfares here... entertaining the prospect of spectating...especially Sat night event...would love to see M&Y's last performance in person. So, since I won't be competing, my schedule will probably be wide open for a gathering. Now if those Jet Blue fares would just drop!

[SDsalsaguy]

...and yes, plans are magnificently on track this year...and very promising
Yes. Details are still being worked out, but DF will have its own table in the vending area to use as "home base" and where people can "sign in", leave messages for each other, and arrange to meet up as they wish. Some other ideas are in the work to help promote DF's visibility, but any ideas can be sent to me via PM or, better yet, posted in the staff mailbox forum.

[GJB]

I'd like to go but I still haven't looked into it yet. Do you think spectator tickets are still available?

[reb]

I'd like to go but I still haven't looked into it yet. Do you think spectator tickets are still available?
I'd try - put it in the mail.

[DancingJools]

GJB - I don't recall OSB evening tickets ever being sold out (If I'm wrong, somebody please correct me). The space is sooooo huge, they just can't run out of seats.
Day tickets also never got sold out, even though the (other, smaller) room was packed and SRO (for the finals in pro-am champ, e.g.). Still, it's a good idea to send your ticket requests ASAP once you know you're going.

[reb]

GJB - I don't recall OSB evening tickets ever being sold out (If I'm wrong, somebody please correct me). The space is sooooo huge, they just can't run out of seats.
Day tickets also never got sold out, even though the (other, smaller) room was packed and SRO (for the finals in pro-am champ, e.g.). Still, it's a good idea to send your ticket requests ASAP once you know you're going.
My memory is the same as jools - even so far as to say there were plenty of seats during the main evening events in Battelle Hall and that the events in the ballroom can get crowded because its smaller and the layout.

[danceflower]

Ohio will be my first or may second comp as a pro and with a new partner, too.

[reb]

Congrats danceflower!

I've been waiting for you to . . . say something. You've excelled and I assume you will continue to do so. We'll see you there and cheer you on.

Best wishes!

[mamboqueen]

Ohio will be my first or may second comp as a pro and with a new partner, too.

Wow! congratulations df! And the very best of luck to you! :banana:

[syncopationator]

Yes. Details are still being worked out, but DF will have its own table in the vending area to use as "home base" and where people can "sign in", leave messages for each other, and arrange to meet up as they wish. Some other ideas are in the work to help promote DF's visibility, but any ideas can be sent to me via PM or, better yet, posted in the staff mailbox forum.

Sweet!

I look forward to this and definitely will be stopping by to introduce myself.

[danceflower]

Ooops! I just noticed I missed "be" in my sentence. I meant to say may be. Thank you. I'll do my best.

[danceflower]

Unfortunately I am not doing smooth anymore, but I am sure I will see you guys at the Pro and Pro'Am circle anyway.

[Katarzyna]

Good luck :)
you look very good together !!!

[danceflower]

Thanks. i must say that since I met you you have improved enormously. Keep going!! :)

[Katarzyna]

Thank you.. wow, we met during Jerry time, wasnt it.. ? :)

[DanceMentor]

I'm planning on attending this year. This will be my second time.

[danceflower]

I do not remember who was your partner. I just remember we were sitting in the diner and drinking milkshakes. It was the first time we actually were introduced to each other.Wow! Time flies.

[GJB]

I am going too! My first OSB. Staying at the same hotel as the comp.

[Katarzyna]

I do not remember who was your partner. I just remember we were sitting in the diner and drinking milkshakes. It was the first time we actually were introduced to each other.Wow! Time flies.lol, yes jerry time, first nationals for me :)

[danceflower]

lol, yes jerry time, first nationals for me :)
for me too. It was my first time.:)

[danceflower]

lol, yes jerry time, first nationals for me :)
i like your picture. Was it a photoshoot?

[Katarzyna]

i like your picture. Was it a photoshoot?
Thank you, yes :)

[meow]

Well, I would like to say I will be going but can't. Too far away and cats don't like to swim, or fly, or....really they only want to sleep.

[tendancer]

I plan to cancel these (I have a habit of seeing a good rate and go, hmm maybe I'll go that date/go for that room, let's book it first...then end up passing it to some other dancer a month before the event)...if any DFers want them, just PM me then I'll just add your name to the reservation rather than cancel it and let the hotel resell them at much higher...


Nov 15-16
* Hyatt (the venue) ~$103.91, double double.
* Hampton Inn (cross the street from the YCN event) $114.42, double queen

Nov 16-18
* Hampton Inn, $324.57/2 nights, King Suite
* Red Roof down the street, $280.2/2 nights, Double dbl

[ChelD]

I'll be there all week. Mostly working but taking time off to dance on Thursday. I would love to come to a social if I can. If not, please stop by and say hello!

[reb]

I'll be there all week. Mostly working but taking time off to dance on Thursday. I would love to come to a social if I can. If not, please stop by and say hello!
Chel - good thing is that by dancing on Thursday, you only be a 'little' tired for your events . . . can't guess what it'll be like by the end of the weekend! We'll see you there.

[ChelD]

Chel - good thing is that by dancing on Thursday, you only be a 'little' tired for your events . . . can't guess what it'll be like by the end of the weekend! We'll see you there.

You're right. I don't think I could do it if it were later in the week. See you there!

[GJB]

Yes. Details are still being worked out, but DF will have its own table in the vending area to use as "home base" and where people can "sign in", leave messages for each other, and arrange to meet up as they wish. Some other ideas are in the work to help promote DF's visibility, but any ideas can be sent to me via PM or, better yet, posted in the staff mailbox forum.

So, SD, any updates on DF happenings at Ohio?

[SDsalsaguy]

So, SD, any updates on DF happenings at Ohio?
I'll try and get you an update shortly GJB.

[SDsalsaguy]

OK, here's the update:

DF will have two tables in vendors area on 2nd floor, including a live connection to DF (set in kiosk mode, i.e. browsing will be restricted to DF only) throughout the entirety of OSB. Among other things, we hope that (a) DF members in attendance will take advantage of this to post about the various goings on and results throughout the week, and (b) that those unfamiliar with DF will have a chance to find out about us.

There will be a banner of some nature, and we're trying to get a message board of some nature, so, for instance, members could post "members a, b, & c meeting at the bar for drinks at X pm; any other DFers available please join us!"

Booth set up will be starting close to 9am Wednesday. Ideally various members will be able to sign up for short periods to man the table throughout OSB, say 2-3 hours. Anyone willing to help out? If so, please let me know, so that we can start coordinating a schedule to ensure as much table coverage as we can get.

Also, just as an FYI, there will be DF business cards (with a 2008 calendar on the back) available at the table so that prospective members can take those with them whenever they stop by our tables.

Any comments, questions, or suggestions?

[mamboqueen]

a DF signature cocktail?

Sounds like your a master of organization, Jonathan. :)

[SDsalsaguy]

a DF signature cocktail?
Any nominations? ;)

Sounds like your a master of organization, Jonathan. :)
Not really, most of the credit belongs elsewhere, with a DF member who started this whole thing rolling and will be running everything on site for us. All I've rally done is just made sure that everything that needed to get coordinated on our end got taken care of.

[mamboqueen]

Any nominations? ;)


http://www.in-the-spirit.co.uk/cocktails/view_cocktail.php?id=171

no bias whatsoever ;)

http://www.webtender.com/db/drink/895

for the standard folks




Not really, most of the credit belongs elsewhere, with a DF member who started this whole thing rolling and will be running everything on site for us. All I've rally done is just made sure that everything that needed to get coordinated on our end got taken care of.

well kudos to whomever helped out. It'll be interesting to see if there's a bump at df afterwards.

[elisedance]

Any nominations? ;)
Not really, most of the credit belongs elsewhere, with a DF member who started this whole thing rolling and will be running everything on site for us. All I've rally done is just made sure that everything that needed to get coordinated on our end got taken care of.

Well, I hope this thread helped a little... ;)

Fraid I will not be able to go for yet another year. Best to all there...

[Joe]

http://www.webtender.com/db/drink/895

for the standard folks

Ugh, gin.

[GJB]

SD, I will take a turn manning the DF table. I don't get there until Fri. though.

[mamboqueen]

Ugh, gin.

That was in honor of fascination ;) :bouncy:

[fascination]

love gin but hate vermouth....(sp?)

[Ithink]

Something fruity and fun!

[fascination]

since it may be a wee bit cold by then I am thinking of something involving hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps

[Joe]

love gin but hate vermouth....(sp?)
I guess no martinis for you. :)

[fascination]

correct...gin and tonic please

[fascination]

but um...let's be clear...it is possible that we could all socialize over coffee as well

[fascination]

as I imagine the organizers beginning to regret letting us have a booth ;)

[Joe]

It could get pretty rowdy. ;)

[Peaches]

Especially if F decides to wear her corset again...

[fascination]

:cool:I bought a new one just for the occasion...black btw...:raisebro:

[Peaches]

I better get to see pics--of the corset and whatever happens to it!

[fascination]

let's hope that it is sturdy and uneventful...

[fascination]

envisioning the phone call to dancementor explaining why we suddenly cannot have a booth ;)

[Peaches]

And I'm thinking of your corset last time (which seemed plenty sturdy), and a particular song title "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," and margaritas and...well...the pic is around here somewhere.

[fascination]

yes, bless skwiggy's little heart for that precious contribution

[Peaches]

Hey, you had the margaritas...

[fascination]

she had the camera

[Peaches]

Which would never have made an appearance had you not started undressing yourself.

[fascination]

am not even going to dignify that accusation (other than to note that hooks and eyes sometimes have a mind of their own...and joe was merely being gentlemanly)

[fascination]

ahem.......I anticipate being at the booth sometime on wednesday...other than at noon when I am getting my hair permanently cemented to my head

[Peaches]

Of course he was. I never said otherwise...never would.

Alls I know is...you're drinkin' margaritas, then you're fiddling with your corset, then the next thing I know your corset is comin undone. Thankfully Joe was a gentleman.

[fascination]

silent prayer that dh doesn't pick today to lurk...(love you honey...bats eyelashes)

[elisedance]

so.... where's the pic, not that I am into salacious internet sites... :rolleyes:
do you have the term: wooden spoon in NA?

[Peaches]

See Skwiggy's photos.

[danceronice]

Please tell me some of you are going to be there earlier in the week. I have a feeling I'm going to miss all the fun.... (But, alas, I am going to be in serious you-know-what with my Skating School bosses if I keep getting subs.)

[fascination]

I will be there tues-sunday

[Purr]

For those of you coming to town, suggest you bring a warm coat and an umbrella. The temperatures have been running highs in the 40's and 50's, and lows in the 30's. Today there is a chance of flurries. Rain is in the extended forecast with a chance of showers next Monday through Wednesday.

For more information, keep checking with NOAA.

http://www.noaa.gov/

[elisedance]

Best of luck everyone - and have a wonderful time....
:)

[fascination]

For those of you coming to town, suggest you bring a warm coat and an umbrella. The temperatures have been running highs in the 40's and 50's, and lows in the 30's. Today there is a chance of flurries. Rain is in the extended forecast with a chance of showers next Monday through Wednesday.

For more information, keep checking with NOAA.

http://www.noaa.gov/
what did I tell ya?....I KNEW IT, KNEW IT, KNEW IT;)

[fascination]

meh...the quads will be all warmed up by the time I make the walk from my hotel to the ballroom

[elisedance]

Frankly, as one of the 'not going ones', I have no sympathy. Pout.

[elisedance]

Best of luck everyone - and have a wonderful time....
:)

And bring back lots of DF trophies!!

[dressgirl]

ummmmm.........my booth next to bar (kind of handy, but we bring our own.......those visiting at USDSC know what I mean). Please stop by and say hi.

[danceronice]

As long as there's no ice storm or anything else making weather conditions for flying "interesting" I'm fine.

Tomorrow morning, I'm off! Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you there (though I'm leaving on Friday morning, boo. But duty and learn-to-skate and the associated paycheck call...)

[fascination]

ummmmm.........my booth next to bar (kind of handy, but we bring our own.......those visiting at USDSC know what I mean). Please stop by and say hi.
lol, how did I MISS that?...though I did note that there was no shortage in atlanta...well...definately going to have to take my frosty self in your direction

[mamboqueen]

Just want to wish everyone good luck, safe travels, yadda yadda...but most importantly, ENJOY! Would LOVE to have some reports as the competition goes on.

[Katarzyna]

Good luck everyone as well, I will miss you :)

[LucyDiamond]

Just want to wish everyone good luck, safe travels, yadda yadda...but most importantly, ENJOY! Would LOVE to have some reports as the competition goes on.
ditto

[LucyDiamond]

Good luck everyone as well, I will miss you :)
ditto

[SDsalsaguy]

Would LOVE to have some reports as the competition goes on.
Ditto! ...and don't forget that there will be a live internet connection to DF usable for just such updating at our table in the vendor room (hint, hint, hint)!!! ;)

[Indiana_Jay]

Ditto! ...and don't forget that there will be a live internet connection to DF usable for just such updating at our table in the vendor room (hint, hint, hint)!!! ;)

Good luck to all DF'ers! LW and I currently have no plans to spectate this year (although if we change our minds, it's less than three hours of driving).

-IJ

[dressgirl]

sd - I shall miss you a lot. But think, soon I am a normal person again and I can actually talk to my friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its almost Saturday........not to wish this over, but it will be such a delightful moment. I will sleep in, well, maybe Wednesday. Next week.

[SDsalsaguy]

sd - I shall miss you a lot.
Sorry I cannot be there this year dressgirl, and I'll miss you too... but with being in NY for the 40th anniversary CORD (Congress on Research in Dance) meetings last week, and having the annual VRC (Visual research Conference) and AAA (American Anthropological Association) meetings coming up in DC later this month, there was just no way to justify being away from campus and my classes an additional week all in the same month. :(

[fascination]

gotta say, as psyched as my sick self can be about ohio....there is something positively wonderful about knowing that on the other side of it is a long carribean cruise and no comp for 2 1/2 months.....blows nose

[Purr]

what did I tell ya?....I KNEW IT, KNEW IT, KNEW IT;)

Here's the extended forecast. Plan accordingly.

Tuesday: High 64, low 53, showers
Wednesday: High 63, low 39, thunderstorms/showers
Thursday: High 44, low 31, slight chance of showers, cloudy
Friday: High 47, low 34, partly cloudy
Saturday: High 44, low 36, chance of showers

[Purr]

what did I tell ya?....I KNEW IT, KNEW IT, KNEW IT;)

And this is November in Ohio, what did you expect??!!! ;)

[Purr]

I walked down to the Hyatt today at lunch. The skies are sunny this afternoon, with temperatures in the low 60’s. The possibility of rain won’t be here until overnight.

In the lobby, there’s a lot of activity at the desk. While I can’t be sure, at least some of the folks look like they might be here for OSB, especially the women with their hair pinned up already. A sign announces there’s another conference going on, but someone said that it ends today.

There’s nothing to see on the 2nd floor of the Hyatt. The doors to the conference rooms, which will house many of the vendors,are closed. A lot will have to take place in the overnight hours to get everything ready. Where today there are folks sitting around in chairs by the Hyatt restaurant, tomorrow will be mostly likely be the music and video vendor. And now where there is nothing in the corridors, tomorrow will be dress, shoe and music vendors throughout. A few workmen were standing around, but didn't look like they were doing anything yet.

On the 3rd floor, the photographer already has tables set up. Several people were milling around the tables. I could speculate some were already ordering their videos, but I can’t be sure. The registration desk is set up as well, and people were picking up their information. The door to the ballroom was open, and from what I can see it looked like it ready for business. A few folks were chatting about which tables they were going to sit at. And one lady was standing outside the doorway in her orange ballgown, looking like she was waiting for someone.

Hopefully more folks will report on what's going on throughout the week.

[samina]

a particular song title "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," and margaritas and...

is that a real song???

i better watch out, lol.

[samina]

Just want to wish everyone good luck, safe travels, yadda yadda...but most importantly, ENJOY! Would LOVE to have some reports as the competition goes on.

dittos. i bet it'll be rather quiet the rest of the week. i am highly envious of our dear friends who are competing there this weekend, but i wish them all a great comp!

[samina]

I walked down to the Hyatt today at lunch....

In the lobby, there’s a lot of activity at the desk. ...

and the reports, commence. looking forward to hearing from everyone in attendance! :)

[tuftufwang]

Pre-comp jitters setting in.....getting nervous........

[elisedance]

Pre-comp jitters setting in.....getting nervous........

well, TT, you are ahead of the rest of them, they've been fractured for over a week. You should be fine!

And good luck - what are you competing in?
(and hi! :))

[Joe]

is that a real song???

i better watch out, lol.
I believe the artist's name is Joe Nichols.

[I'm Still Dancing]

I would just like to say that all this talk about OSB has made me feel very nostalgic. I haven't danced in almost 7 years, but Ohio Star Ball holds very fond memories for me.

It was my first comp as a freshman in college and I competed there for 5 consecutive years. It was the first time I had the chance to see professional ballroom dance in front of my eyes and I was hooked.

I am feeling very envious of everyone there and I am excited to get back into the ballroom world so that I can possibly be there with y'all next year.

So much luck to all of you!! If any of you pop into the collegiate ballroom, give a yell to the Rutgers team for me!

[Roadrunner]

Well, I haven't packed even a sock, I haven't applied a drop of tanner, my costume is missing a few rhinestones and I'm leaving tomorrow morning. But hey, I'll pull it together somehow :) Sooooo excited! I have lots to do tonight after work, obviously, but I could not be more excited about this little vacation. At this point I don't even care how I place, we've had almost no time to practice and prepare so just getting the experience and having the privilege to watch the professionals is what I'm looking forward to the most.

I have no idea how crazy it's going to be, so I don't know if I'll get to meet any DFers, but if you see anybody that looks like the pictures in my photo album PLEASE come tap me on the shoulder! I'm bringing my camera everywhere so I'll snap a picture with you if you let me ;) See you guys in Ohio!

[FeetwithaBeat]

Any results?

[Indiana_Jay]

...if you see anybody that looks like the pictures in my photo album PLEASE come tap me on the shoulder!

Hee hee. Which picture? :).

Good luck!

[fascination]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...

[Angelo]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...


Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope thursday will be a better day for you too.

[Indiana_Jay]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...

Very sorry, F. Your family has had more than its share of grieving in the past year or so!

Grace and Peace,

IJ

[BM]

...my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...

And hugs to you, Fasc. ::hugs:: I'm very sorry for your loss. Hopefully the rest of your weekend will be filled with good news. :)

[danceronice]

*waves from the booth* REALLY hard to type with these stupid nails....made the finals in all five pre-bronze rhythm L-A1 yesterday and ended up with three 5ths and two 4ths (with one judge giving me second in cha, rhumba and swing and first in Boleo and mambo.)

Now there's just tomorrow and Smooth. Deirdre is finishing my dress as I type (and I'm not bugging her given the circumstances), I've only lost two fake nails so far and can repair them easily, and there are still LOTS of rhythm dresses to browse for next year....

[FatBaldGuy60]

*hugs, fasc*

FBG

[Indiana_Jay]

*waves from the booth* REALLY hard to type with these stupid nails....made the finals in all five pre-bronze rhythm L-A1 yesterday and ended up with three 5ths and two 4ths (with one judge giving me second in cha, rhumba and swing and first in Boleo and mambo.)

Congrats, DOI!

[mamboqueen]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope thursday will be a better day for you too.

ditto, and *hugs*

[Peaches]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...
Very sorry to hear that, F.

[rjcbear]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...

Sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Good luck while competing.

[mamboqueen]

*waves from the booth* REALLY hard to type with these stupid nails....made the finals in all five pre-bronze rhythm L-A1 yesterday and ended up with three 5ths and two 4ths (with one judge giving me second in cha, rhumba and swing and first in Boleo and mambo.)

Now there's just tomorrow and Smooth. Deirdre is finishing my dress as I type (and I'm not bugging her given the circumstances), I've only lost two fake nails so far and can repair them easily, and there are still LOTS of rhythm dresses to browse for next year....

*waves back* Congrats on your placing...to make it that far at the OSB is quite a feat. Good luck tomorrow!

[elisedance]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...

we're pullin for your fasc. very sorry about GM - but I'm sure she would have been pulling for you too.

<<hugs>> and if that doesn't work <<drugs>> + <<energy>> OK?

[elisedance]

*waves from the booth* REALLY hard to type with these stupid nails....made the finals in all five pre-bronze rhythm L-A1 yesterday and ended up with three 5ths and two 4ths (with one judge giving me second in cha, rhumba and swing and first in Boleo and mambo.)

Great showing DI, congrats!! Good luck on the rest...

[latingal]

fascination, my condolences on the passing of your grandmother. I hope you are well. Good luck to you in all your dancing at Ohio!

[latingal]

doi, congrats!

[9dncr]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...
I 'm routing you on Fasc! And I am sorry to hear about your loss- dance for her as I am sure that she is watching!

[etp777]

Very sorry to hear about your grandmother fasc. Never easy.

And congrats DOI. :)

[danceronice]

Still typing with nails--need to yank them off!

I'm done--wah, I want to dance more! But: the new dress looks FABULOUS, and....I had three finals and one semi-final in pre-bronze Smooth and four semi-finals in Int Bronze. Made all my finals at both levels and in pre-bronze I now have a second in waltz, first in tango, first in Foxtrot and first in Viennese Waltz! I may be done and sad about that but I'm going home a very happy camper (with a long list of stuff to work on, like getting over my foot.)

Off to watch cantskiforlife in gentlemen's pro-am....

[Ithink]

I cannot wait to get there! Just love the atmosphere at OSB!

[elisedance]

BIg COngrats DI. I am sooooo jealous.

[Indiana_Jay]

I now have a second in waltz, first in tango, first in Foxtrot and first in Viennese Waltz!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Way to go, DOI!

[Purr]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...

Met fascination yesterday afternoon...had no trouble making an ID from her photos...she is very nice...hope today went ok for her...didn't make it downtown in time to see her dance

Been busy shopping...bought a new pair of practice shoes and a new pair of court shoes from Showtime...they didn't have the Latin shoes I wanted in stock but they are offering free shipping...

[Purr]

...did I mention I'm typing this from the Dance Forum booth at OSB...looks great whoever put it together....

[rjcbear]

...did I mention I'm typing this from the Dance Forum booth at OSB...looks great whoever put it together....

:tongue: very jealous here..

[LucyDiamond]

...did I mention I'm typing this from the Dance Forum booth at OSB...looks great whoever put it together....
Cool! :cool:

[elisedance]

HI ALL OSB DFers!

[Im sending this specifically to the booth - next person there please say hi!!]

[cantskiforlife]

Hi from the OSB Booth! Has there been any more news on a DF Social? I haven't had time to reread this thread in full.

[Ithink]

I think we should all do something Saturday night around 6! Not sure what but I know that's when I'm free:)

[cantskiforlife]

woah - the computer here doesn't seem to be registering my responses... at least with firefox. I just opened Safari... At least this seems to be working.

Is anyone around today/ night (thursday). I just finished my events and am ready to be a social bunny - or some more masculine creature. :)

[Katarzyna]

How did you do, hope your event went well?

[elisedance]

woah - the computer here doesn't seem to be registering my responses... at least with firefox. I just opened Safari... At least this seems to be working.

Is anyone around today/ night (thursday). I just finished my events and am ready to be a social bunny - or some more masculine creature. :)

Actually, you just sent three messages - seems very crowded there :cool::)
I have not noticed an official notice of a get together - anyone else read one here?

[BM]

No word since I started reading. Cantski, how long will you be at OSB? Is Larinda still there?

Flying out tonight . . . I've packed everything except my costume, shoes, and work for the down time. I should probably do something about that . . .

This is a bit exciting/nerve-wracking: I have never traveled further than 150 miles for a comp, and this is only my second time competing outside of the collegiate circuit.

[Angelo]

No word since I started reading. Cantski, how long will you be at OSB? Is Larinda still there?

Flying out tonight . . . I've packed everything except my costume, shoes, and work for the down time. I should probably do something about that . . .

This is a bit exciting/nerve-wracking: I have never traveled further than 150 miles for a comp, and this is only my second time competing outside of the collegiate circuit.


You'll have a blast! The comp is absolutely huge.

[BM]

You'll have a blast! The comp is absolutely huge.

Is it sad that, aside from having to combine Paso with Cha Cha and Rumba (uber-drat), my absolute greatest concern is how I'm going to get my hair done? :confused: I have never been able to get my hair into a bun that a) I liked and b) stayed in place.

[Angelo]

Is it sad that, aside from having to combine Paso with Cha Cha and Rumba (uber-drat), my absolute greatest concern is how I'm going to get my hair done? :confused: I have never been able to get my hair into a bun that a) I liked and b) stayed in place.


No. Water's wet, the sun shines, and women obsess about their hair:D. I'm sure there will be some one there you can pay to do your hair in a bun so tight it will be bullet-proof.

[BM]

No. Water's wet, the sun shines, and women obsess about their hair:D. I'm sure there will be some one there you can pay to do your hair in a bun so tight it will be bullet-proof.

If it helps any, I don't obsess about my hair in "real life." :D However, after hearing enough local coaches talk to me about how crucial the overall "look" of a dancer is (and I agree 100% - why spend $700 on a gorgeous dress and then spend only five minutes on hair and makeup?), I definitely don't wan't to become an example on the list of things NOT to do for competition.

[danceronice]

cantskiforlife and Larinda are still around somewhere and looked great in the pro/am! Every time I come by the booth no one's here, though--this is getting annoying.

[Indiana_Jay]

cantskiforlife and Larinda are still around somewhere and looked great in the pro/am! Every time I come by the booth no one's here, though--this is getting annoying.

Gee, I wonder what's keeping the computer from "walking away" when there's no one at the booth!

[BM]

Gee, I wonder what's keeping the computer from "walking away" when there's no one at the booth!

It's got a nasty "byte" when it feels threatened! :mrgreen:

[cantskiforlife]

I am going to stop by the booth again shortly. Put a message on the board if you want. BM, can't wait to see you, especially in that hot sexy outfit again. Let me know if you need any hair spray - I bought a huge thing of it on the way from the airport since I could not take it on the plane.

Anyone heading to dinner? Am heading there now (5:45)

[SDsalsaguy]

It's got a nasty "byte" when it feels threatened! :mrgreen:
True that! (Also not a laptop, and the screen is 22")

[SDsalsaguy]

...did I mention I'm typing this from the Dance Forum booth at OSB...looks great whoever put it together....
pruthe deserves all the credit for spearheading this project and for the actual set up! :cheers:

(P.S. If someone could get a photo of the booth that would be great, thanks!)

[waltzgirl]

Maybe a good way to get together would be to put a sign on the (non-virtual) message board announcing a convenient time each day (like the end of the afternoon session) when anyone who's free could meet up at the booth, at least to say hi, and to arrange further social events as schedules allow.

[BM]

Let me know if you need any hair spray - I bought a huge thing of it on the way from the airport since I could not take it on the plane.

Yes, but, now you can't bring it back on the plane. I think I'm all set on hairspray. Somehow, though, my 6+ bottles of hair gel have walked off. I now only have most of a sample-size Garnier gel product . . .

[BM]

Heading out!

Here's to a safe trip . . . :cheers:

[GJB]

I fly out tomorrow morning.

Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel? Oops, should have checked on that before.

[mamboqueen]

Safe trip, and break a leg, BM!

[SDsalsaguy]

Maybe a good way to get together would be to put a sign on the (non-virtual) message board announcing a convenient time each day (like the end of the afternoon session) when anyone who's free could meet up at the booth, at least to say hi, and to arrange further social events as schedules allow.
Exactly one of the reasons we thought to have a non-virtual message board! :D

[GJB]

So, who's seen the program? Any exciting new couples debuting? Are Katusha and Arunas dancing? How about Jonathan and Hazel?

[ChaChaMama]

Is someone going to be watching amateur latin tomorrow? Would love to hear results from as many divisions as possible, but at least amateur adult and under 21!

Last year on amateur latin day, I watched from 9 AM until the end of the afternoon in a truly gluttonous feast of spectating. This year, my spouse has a business meeting in Chicago, so I will be home, taking my child to primary school and teaching college composition. I thought about the possibility of both of my daughter and I ditching school and going to Ohio, but earlier in the week she had an ear infection and I didn't feel like that would be fair to her at all. (She's feeling much better now, though, and she has suddenly started showing quite a bit of interest, so I kind of wish I had gone for it. Oh well.)

So my greatest excitement will be your OSB and the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins we are bringing in for snack. Don't leave me hanging; you don't want me to start binge-ing on muffins, do you? ;) (J/k!)

Best to everyone who has yet to dance, and I *hope* I'll see a lot of you at MAC! (That one is a definite for us!)

Becky

[contracheck]

I fly out tomorrow morning.

Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel? Oops, should have checked on that before.

What's your flight? I be at Coulmbus airport at 2:20 pm tomorrow and rent a car. Will be very happy to give you ride.

[fascination]

hi.... waves...purr, can'tski, danceronice and myself are all hangin here trying yo organize friday social...stay tuned to noteboard...most likely in the bar around 5:30...

personal update ...still sick but made call backs in all of my first set of silver smooth..going to bed soon...

[GJB]

What's your flight? I be at Coulmbus airport at 2:20 pm tomorrow and rent a car. Will be very happy to give you ride.

Thanks, Contracheck but I arrive in Columbus at about 10:15 am.

[elisedance]

COngrats fasc!! And hang in there....

[elisedance]

pruthe deserves all the credit for spearheading this project and for the actual set up! :cheers:



There should be some sort of DF Extra Service award! Of course, all the gods here would undoubtedly also qualify....

[GJB]

Check out the Winner Circle page on the website to find out who's dancing ! Arunas and Katusha are listed. Yay !

[Indiana_Jay]

personal update ...still sick but made call backs in all of my first set of silver smooth..going to bed soon...

Congrats again, F. Hope you start feeling better soon.

-IJ

[GJB]

Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel?

[tanya_the_dancer]

I somehow made the pro-am team match as an A Standard, so I just danced that tonight. Still not sure how that happened, but I think it was because we got adventurous this year and entered in some standard dancesport series events.

[pruthe]

Got to see Fascination dance today. Really good. Met Purr and Danceronice at booth. Also met chrisjohnston. Great to meet all these DFers. Maybe meet some more tomorrow. Going home now. Will be here early for juniors dancing. Will try to post pic of DF booth soon.

pruthe

[pruthe]

Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel?

There probably is. Why not call hotel to ask about this. See you.

[Merrylegs]

I fly out tomorrow morning.

Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel? Oops, should have checked on that before.

If there isn't it's just 7 1/2 miles from the airport so the fares shouldn't be steep.

[Merrylegs]

Check out the Winner Circle page on the website to find out who's dancing !

You get a big high 5 for pointing this out. I was bumming all day long that I wouldn't know who I was dancing against and I was able to look it up because of you.

Thanks!!! :cool:

[GJB]

If there isn't it's just 7 1/2 miles from the airport so the fares shouldn't be steep.

Thank you !

[cantskiforlife]

How did you do, hope your event went well?

Events went as well as I could have hoped given the minimal practice time I had. Did I mention that I hate my job. I placed 1st in the two rounds of gold pro-am smooth.

[cantskiforlife]

pruthe deserves all the credit for spearheading this project and for the actual set up! :cheers:

(P.S. If someone could get a photo of the booth that would be great, thanks!)

Will bring my camera down tomorrow.

[cantskiforlife]

I fly out tomorrow morning.

Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel? Oops, should have checked on that before.

Looked and checked around but didn't see one. The cab was only $25ish or so.

[cantskiforlife]

I somehow made the pro-am team match as an A Standard, so I just danced that tonight. Still not sure how that happened, but I think it was because we got adventurous this year and entered in some standard dancesport series events.

Hmm, Which team were you on? I saw most of it and was busy cheering for Team 1! :) :)

[cantskiforlife]

You get a big high 5 for pointing this out. I was bumming all day long that I wouldn't know who I was dancing against and I was able to look it up because of you.

Thanks!!! :cool:

You're here? I didn't know that. When did you/ will you get here?

[Merrylegs]

You're here? I didn't know that. When did you/ will you get here?

Tonight! Kinda late so I don't think I'm going into the ballroom b/c I have a hair and makeup appt at 7:30 am tomorrow. See you soon.

Congrats on the wins!!!! I hope to not fall on my face on Saturday.

[SDsalsaguy]

I hope to not fall on my face on Saturday.
What about Friday and Sunday??? :shock:

[cantskiforlife]

Anyone off to breakfast today (friday). Its 9:00....

[Ithink]

Check out the Winner Circle page on the website to find out who's dancing ! Arunas and Katusha are listed. Yay !

Wow, thanks for the tip on that. Now I know who I will be up against in my events:)

[Ballroom Dru]

does anyone happen to know what the results of the Champ Smooth last night was?

[danceronice]

I just got home. And I'm SO stiff. And yet I'm still going to the studio tonight.

[fascination]

saw roadrunner dance an excellent samba today, made callback in first set of paso...still sick...but having fun...if I am awake for results tonight, will try to post some...dunno...sniffle

[and123]

:banana: You have my utmost admiration, Fascination, on many levels. Congrats to everyone who has already danced, and those waiting for their events.

[tanya_the_dancer]

Hmm, Which team were you on? I saw most of it and was busy cheering for Team 1! :) :)

I was on the purple team and I danced standard.

[ChaChaMama]

Anyone in the amateur room (Battelle) today, or was everyone here watching or dancing in the pro-am?

[samina]

I believe the artist's name is Joe Nichols.

http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=1111262014

lol... that guy's voice might do it, too, lol... and i don't even like country.
that song is just too funny

[samina]

hello from ohio star ball...had lunch with larinda....not seen many other df-ers...slow start for me ...only a couple of rhythm callbacks...but I am sick and my grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday morning...hopefully thursday will be a better day...hugs to all...
sorry to hear bout your grandmother, fasc. and hopin' you're feeling better by now... *hug*

[samina]

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Way to go, DOI!

ditto!

[samina]

hi.... waves...purr, can'tski, danceronice and myself are all hangin here trying yo organize friday social...stay tuned to noteboard...most likely in the bar around 5:30...

personal update ...still sick but made call backs in all of my first set of silver smooth..going to bed soon...

sounds like fun on both counts

[samina]

I somehow made the pro-am team match as an A Standard, so I just danced that tonight. Still not sure how that happened, but I think it was because we got adventurous this year and entered in some standard dancesport series events.

AWEsome, tanya!!!

looking forward to hearing more about this...

[samina]

I placed 1st in the two rounds of gold pro-am smooth.

congrats, cantskiforlife. very happy for you, especially considering some of the injury probs you've had this year. :)

[Nik]

Amateur Latin:

1. Val and Val
2. Kamil and Katya (Canada)
3. ?? and ?? (Canada)
4. Anton and Carolina (Canada)
5. Pasha and Inna
6. Jean-Phillipe Milot and Partner (Canada)


So as you can see Canada had a strong turnout. There were a couple US couples that didn't even make the Semi, one of which I would of put in the final.

[fascination]

:banana: You have my utmost admiration, Fascination, on many levels. Congrats to everyone who has already danced, and those waiting for their events.
you are so sweet...thanks...had drinks tonight with pruthe and am debating whether or not I have the stamina to stay awake for the big show...am leaning toward pooping out atm...

[liz]

Fascination, sorry about your grandmother.. Decided not to make the comp. Glad everyone is doing well... Talk to you when you get back about the dress,

[ChaChaMama]

Amateur Latin:

1. Val and Val
2. Kamil and Katya (Canada)
3. ?? and ?? (Canada)
4. Anton and Carolina (Canada)
5. Pasha and Inna
6. Jean-Phillipe Milot and Partner (Canada)


So as you can see Canada had a strong turnout. There were a couple US couples that didn't even make the Semi, one of which I would of put in the final.

Thanks for posting, Nik!

Wow, those are interesting results. I would have thought Alex/Sharen might have been in there, or Stas/Elijah, or Pasha/Sasha.

Just went back to look at 2006:
1-Val/Val
2-Grigori/Lilit
3-Nik/Natasha
4-Boris/Nicole
5-Kamil/Katya
6-Stas/Anna
SF-Alex/Elijah, Russ/Katusha, Maxim/Alina, Jean-Phillipe/Laurence, Francis/Claudia (now pro), Pasha/Inna. (Not in that order.)
(Earlier that day, Anton/Karolina won U21, but then Pasha/Sasha beat them in J6 later that afternoon, after placing 4th in U21).

Interesting to see how things played out this time. Hope any couples who are disappointed with missing that final will bounce back better than ever by MAC. :)

CCM

[Nik]

Stas didn't even make the SEMI!!!!!! I def had him in the final, they looked VERY good.

You never know with these things anymore, results change a lot, i'm guessing based on judging panels, and not so much on dancing.

[ChaChaMama]

Stas didn't even make the SEMI!!!!!! I def had him in the final, they looked VERY good.

You never know with these things anymore, results change a lot, i'm guessing based on judging panels, and not so much on dancing.

Crazy! I've only seen Stas/Elijah dance once--at nationals--and I was surprised that they didn't make the finals then, too. They aren't the showiest couple, and I know they haven't been together all that long, but I liked what I saw! But then I've always enjoyed Elijah's dancing.

[GJB]

It look's like we (the DFers in attendance) have been a little quiet !

Fri. night was great:

- Tony and Elena officially retired. John Depalma read nicely written letters; one each from Tony and Elena. The danced one final show number and received a huge appreciative response from the audience.

- Pro Standard was a tough competition and all enjoyed the Pro debut/victory of Arunas and Katusha. Despite the absence of Victor and Anna and Erminio and Liene to attend the World Standard Championships, it was still a tough competition:

1- Arunas and Katusha
2- Linas and Ieva
3- Mikhail and Anastasia
4- Igor and Julia
5- Blaz and Inna
6- Urs and Agnes

Arunas and Katusha also won the Standard Showdance. Mikhail and Anastasia performed a unique and fun "Shrek" routine with Mikhail wearing a HUGE Shrek mask.

- Pro Rhythm was also a great turnout. I very much enjoyed Jose and Joanna and Felipe and Carolina. Carolina looked beautiful.

1- Jose and Joanna
2- Felipe and Carolina
3- Emmanuel and Julia
4- Evgeny and Inna
5- Michael and Danielle
6- Decho and Bree

Jose and Joanna also won the Rhythm Showdance.

-Shows, shows, and more shows! OSB will be broadcast in five one hour episodes beginning in late Jan. So, they are taping five episodes worth of show numbers over Fri. and Sat. evening. Many/most of the numbers were performed by Pro/Am and youth competitors. A couple of the kids were consummate performers. We will have a great program to look forward to when "Championship Ballroom Dancing" airs.

[danceronice]

*anxiously awaiting Pro Smooth results* Also, is anyone (besides cantski) going to be around Sunday for Rising Star Latin?

Silly work. I wish I were still there. Next year, I'll do Standard so I have an excuse....

[GJB]

*anxiously awaiting Pro Smooth results* Also, is anyone (besides cantski) going to be around Sunday for Rising Star Latin?

Silly work. I wish I were still there. Next year, I'll do Standard so I have an excuse....

OK, I'll come down tonight and post the results.

[danceronice]

OK, I'll come down tonight and post the results.

Much appreciated; one of the pros from our studio and his partner are in the World Pro Smooth. They won't make the final but I'm still curious how it goes. (Give 'em a couple years... ;) )

Also, my Ex-Pro and his partner are in Rising Star Latin and I'm curious how they do. Seriously, next year, I'm so taking the weekend off. (At least the Skating School is more understanding than my other job about "But I have a competition to go to that's 800 miles away!")

[tuftufwang]

Hmmm...no reports on the Pro-am front? Well, I guess I'll start us off then since I did the pro-am latin A event. Very well contested on all pro-am latin events. A few new faces who shook up the placings a bit. The quality of dancing has definitely improved significantly especially in the A event. It was a very tough final, and even tougher breaking into the final. Not sure if other DFers were there. Pro-am latin B was exciting and I think overall I agreed with the placings. Pro-am Latin C winners were clear winners in my book. As for Latin A, I don;t really know since I was dancing although I would have personally placed the 2nd placed couple first. I was hoping to do better but oh well, a good learning experience nonetheless.

Good luck to all who are still waiting to compete!

[Natalka]

I'll chime in as well regarding pro am!
I just wanted to say that I was so impressed with the level of all the pro am dancers in all the age groups! In all the levels, A, B, C or Senior age level...everyone was really dancing at a high standard!

Congratulations to everyone!
:)

[Purr]

Thank you for posting the results, GJB. I watched through the finals, but didn't stay to hear the results. I throughly enjoyed watching Jose and Joanna dance in rhythm, and I'm glad to see they won.

[Merrylegs]

Hey everybody! Hi from OSB.

I'm at the booth and have been hanging with Cantski and bunch of other people. Cantski is modeling his new tailsuit and looks hot! :-)

Had a great morning dancing in Standard but it is a very tough field.

Got to meet Fascination this morning. She's looking very tan and totally in control on the floor.

I'm not very skilled on the Mac and have had to restart this post 3 times. I'm hoping there aren't a wholebunch of posts in a row from me.

I cannot wait to be in the ballroom tonight, it's going to be great!!!!!!

more later......

[GJB]

A few more results.

Amateur Standard:

1- Igor & Anna
2- Ronen & Miriam (sp?)
3- Richard & Claire
4- Anton & Karolina
5- Andre & Yulia
6- Janis & Yulia

2,3 and 4 placed were based on a rule 10 - dont know that one.

J6:

1- Alan & Anastasia
2- Mechyslav & Margaret
3- couple 530
4- Eric & Katarzyna
5- couple 748
6- Tal & Kate

[Katarzyna]

A few more results.

Amateur Latin:

1- Igor & Anna
2- Ronen & Miriam (sp?)
3- Richard & Claire
4- Anton & Karolina
5- Andre & Yulia
6- Janis & Yulia

2,3 and 4 placed were based on a rule 10 - dont know that one.

J6:

1- Alan & Anastasia
2- Mechyslav & Margaret
3- couple 530
4- Eric & Katarzyna
5- couple 748
6- Tal & Katethis sounds like standard couples to me not latin??
also what is J6, youth?