Emerald Ball 2009

[hereKittyKitty]

We are hoping to do this one. We had such an awesome time last year...anyone else;)

[Laura]

Yes, I've already sent in my entries. Due date is March 31st.

[guille_bdancer]

Same here... hope to see you all there :)

[Penny Lane]

I sent in my entries last Thursday. I am only going to be dancing on Thursday. cannot wait!

[LatinYorkie]

I just signed up to do Pro-Am Open Latin with coach Kurakin. See ya'll at Emerald! :banana:

[Larinda McRaven]

Anyone going? I will be there from Thursday to Monday... Standard and Smooth.

[etp777]

Only have one couple from main studio going, haven't heard it mentioned at all at other studio, though I know they generally go to this one.

[NURDRMS]

I'll be there Saturday and Sunday, dancing bronze rhythm and silver smooth

[3wishes]

I'll be in the dance camp they offer. Not competing.

[Katarzyna]

dance camp???
we will dance sat

[Laura]

Yes, there Thurs. night to Sat. morning, will be dancing in the Pro/Am Standard on Friday afternoon.

[Penny Lane]

I believe a thread was already started on Emerald 2009.

http: //www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=31959

:D

[you are quite correct Penny Lane, these two threads have now been merged into one thread - thank you]

[Laura]

I thought I had replied to this already!

[3wishes]

Yes, camp. 9 hours per day with lunch break. Thursday - Am.Smooth, Fri - Amer Rhythm, Sat - I think is Int. Std and Sun is Latin and Monday is private coaching of your choice of judges/champions, etc. they accept 80 participants. $200 per day.

[shava]

I'll be dancing Sunday evening, am/am smooth with a new partner!

[etp777]

ANyone know when they might have heat lists up? Not a lot of time left before the comp. :)

[Laura]

I'm betting on next Monday -- that's when most comps seem to do it, the Monday before the comp itself.

Based on personal experience working on NDCA comps, I'm also betting that entries are stil coming in, particularly Pro/Am ones. You would be surprised as to how many people do their entries at the last second.

[etp777]

Guessing you're probably right. Just hate when I'm not paying attention to date and look at heat lists (or rather, event competitors under winners circle) and don't pay attention to fact that I'm looking at last year's. :P Always confuses me when I see a retired couple listed as competing. :)

[ChelD]

I'll be there working. No dancing for me this time.

[Katarzyna]

wonder if they will post heat lists, I think now there are 13 couples in am st.. not very big.. (well I asked when I registered)

[Larinda McRaven]

Trying to decide if Isabelle goes as well... but I am remembeing that there isn't a lot of grassy area around for her to walk in :(

[Laura]

Heat times are now on the web site, so even though you can't see who you are dancing against at least you can see what time you're dancing at.

[latingal]

Yep, final schedule (with major time markers) is up too.

[Laura]

Last year my Scholarship was in the "daytime" and took place at like 7:30pm. This year it still takes place after 7:00pm, but now it's the "nighttime" session. I hope that means there will be more spectators in the ballroom! I'm a cheeezeball and love dancing in front of a crowd.

[ChaChaMama]

Last year my Scholarship was in the "daytime" and took place at like 7:30pm. This year it still takes place after 7:00pm, but now it's the "nighttime" session. I hope that means there will be more spectators in the ballroom! I'm a cheeezeball and love dancing in front of a crowd.

Nothing cheesy about that!

So how big do you think your scholarship will be? Starting from a 1st round or a quarter?

And most importantly...what are you wearing? ;)

[3wishes]

Hey Larinda, your memory serves you well. It is alot of concrete as only LAX region is. Although the beach is not that far away in El Segundo (the other side of LAX) if you have time to go there. The weather was scorching hot in LA the last three days (making Texas heat look like spring - really) today.....it looks like rain. sigh. Can't make up it's mind.

[etp777]

Interesting, only see one of the couples I expected in the professional showdance. WIsh winners circle page was up so I could look up by event, not just by competitors. Wondering who else might be there that I'm forgetting.

[Larinda McRaven]

Interesting, only see one of the couples I expected in the professional showdance. WIsh winners circle page was up so I could look up by event, not just by competitors. Wondering who else might be there that I'm forgetting.

reverse engineering baby!!!

[etp777]

Yeha, just went through and checked every couple from 08 OSB theatrical and 09 st louis showdance one at a time. :) Only two of the m are doing showdancne there, and not the one I most expected (Figured since Jesse and Kimalee won emerald last year and their coach is a judge, that they'd be going again this year).

Course, real concern is why our pro cabaret couple isn't listed, when last I heard they were going. Will have to ask when I get in to studio. Also need to go find something to do that's more productive than this. :)

[Larinda McRaven]

you can look at the St Louis program... or just view source...

[etp777]

Oh, no, I remember everyone who was at st louis (was only 6 couples, one of whom I actually know). I was just looking them up because that's first competition I really paid attention to showdance, so I knew how they dance and could compare. :) THanks though

I'm done messing around with this, going to go do some laundry and maybe even clean.

[Laura]

So how big do you think your scholarship will be? Starting from a 1st round or a quarter?
Was a full quarter last year, am expecting that it will be the same this year.

And most importantly...what are you wearing? ;)
There's about an 80% chance I will wear the purple dress that I've been wearing for the past six months. And there's a 20% chance that I'll finish the tropical orchid colored dress that I've been working on for the past few years :) I should pull it out later today and see how it fits, and sew up the hems. Then I can think about stoning it...I wonder if I even have enough of the right kinds of stones on hand? I don't really have time to order any. As much as I love the purple dress, I'm starting to get the itch to wear one of my own creations again. It's been over a year since I've worn something I've made.

[etp777]

Wow, you're finally working on that dress? Seem to remember you mentioning it as a never ending projeect several times since I joined DF. :)

[Laura]

No, not working on it yet. I found it about a month ago when I was setting up my sewing studio. I keep thinking about finishing it.

[etp777]

Ah, gotcha. :)

[NURDRMS]

you can look at the St Louis program... or just view source...


Okay, I remember someone telling us how to do the 'view source' and 'find' once before to determine how many folks were in each heat, but I can't for the life of me find this discussion again. Can someone help me?

[davidino]

Heat lists are posted now for Emerald - bad news for me - they moved Pro/Am Standard from afternoon to evening :-(

[etp777]

Nurdrms, varies a little bit by wewb browser, but generally, go to view - page source, then hit ctrl-f for find and type in name you're looking for

Oh, also varies a bit by the particular software that comp is using for their site.

[Laura]

Heat lists are posted now for Emerald - bad news for me - they moved Pro/Am Standard from afternoon to evening :-(
Why bad news?

Last year I danced the Pro/Am Standard "B", which was listed as being in the "afternoon," but didn't even start until 7pm! So it's at about the same time it was last year, it's just in a different session.

[davidino]

it's bad news because I booked my flight giving myself time from the start of the evening session (as I assumed we would certainly be done by then).

[Laura]

Yeah, I made that mistake last year...I booked myself on a 9:15pm-ish flight out of LAX, and then the Monday before Emerald (so later than this year) I found out that the Scholarship was going off at 7pm, so I had to add an extra hotel night and change my flight.

What was awful about last year was that the Scholarships ended up being at the end of a LONG daytime session, and so the ballroom was completely empty. I hope that by making it part of the evening session, there will actually be people there to watch!

[reb]

There is a benefit to dancing in the evenings - once you go there, you won't want to go back to daytime . . .

[Laura]

Are you going to be there Friday night reb? It would be delightful to hear you calling my number while I dance my one little round :)

[reb]

Laura,

I've got your number and will share it with the entire ballroom!

The good news is that my neighbors might join in (if so, its because you're beautiful) - or they might become annoyed (in which case its my fault for being loud and 'uncivilized' . . . ).

[Laura]

Yay! I might get some of my SoCal friends to come. I'll introduce you to them so you can all yell together.

[latingal]

There is a benefit to dancing in the evenings - once you go there, you won't want to go back to daytime . . .

I danced in the evening once, okay....maybe twice. It scared the crap outa' me. *grin*

[Laura]

I danced in the evening once, okay....maybe twice. It scared the crap outa' me. *grin*
Love it. I go to California Open every year specifically because my event is on Saturday night. W00t!

[latingal]

Love it. I go to California Open every year specifically because my event is on Saturday night. W00t!

Okay next time I have to do an evening session, we'll get you in my latin dress and you can pinch hit?

[Laura]

LG, aside from being the world's worst Latin dancer, there is no way I am ever getting into anything resembling a Latin dress!!!

[SDsalsaguy]

I'll be there from Friday afternoon through Sunday night and will be competing in pro-am Rhythm on Saturday afternoon.

[star_gazer]

My kids are dancing Open Amateur Standard on Saturday night but I need to stay home, clean house and take care of the puppies. I'm hoping someone will cheer for them :applause:

[chachachacat]

Go, SDSalsaguy! Pro/ Am Rhythm! When is that happening?

[SDsalsaguy]

Go, SDSalsaguy! Pro/ Am Rhythm! When is that happening?
Late Saturday afternoon.

[tnydncr287]

i had a quick question, I will also be attending emerald on thursday; my first heats are around 9am and then I do not have anything also until 4:15 pm! do you suggest I go home in between or just stay there all day?? What is there to do if I stay all day

[reb]

Hi tiny dancer,

If you can spend the time, it'll probably be easier to stay there.

Some considerations:

Time from hotel (as you know, around LA/LAX - distance isn't the issue as much as the time takes to traverse is :D )
Other commitments
Time - considerations include time to cool down, watching others to learn more, cheering for others, eating, digesting, resting, warming-up, being ready ahead of time in the afternoon - there may be no time to go home unless you have to

Commitments - Are you a student - bring your work. Are you able to work via laptop/phone - bring it (securely of course there's real people out there . . . ).

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Welcome to Dance Forums, tnydncr287 and congrats on your upcoming first NDCA comp! I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun. :)
i had a quick question, I will also be attending emerald on thursday; my first heats are around 9am and then I do not have anything also until 4:15 pm! do you suggest I go home in between or just stay there all day?? What is there to do if I stay all day
You could cheer for random dancers. I bet they'd really appreciate it during the daytime session. I enjoy doing that, especially for those who appear to lack a cheering section of their own. :rocker:

[ChaChaMama]

Hi tiny dancer,

If you can spend the time, it'll probably be easier to stay there.


Some considerations:

Time from hotel (as you know, around LA/LAX - distance isn't the issue as much as the time takes to traverse is :D )
Other commitments
Time - considerations include time to cool down, watching others to learn more, cheering for others, eating, digesting, resting, warming-up, being ready ahead of time in the afternoon - there may be no time to go home unless you have to

Commitments - Are you a student - bring your work. Are you able to work via laptop/phone - bring it (securely of course there's real people out there . . . ).

Reb--I think you are great, but a man. You left out "shopping the vendors"!!! ;) ;) ;)

In all seriousness, I would not go home (unless you live very close) with that kind of window. Let's say awards for your event are somewhere between 10-10:30. You absolutely NEED to be in the ballroom no later than 3:45. (I personally would want to be warming up no later than 3:15.) So that's only 5 hours. Getting to and from the car, driving...you would probably only get around 3 hours elsewhere. Doesn't seem worth it.

I would watch some events. I find it helps me get/stay in the spirit of things.

[reb]

Reb--I think you are great, but a man. You left out "shopping the vendors"!!! ;) ;) ;)


Thanks for the laugh! :D

You'd thing I would learn after all these years . . . I do stand a chance of 'following' to the vendors where my main duty is carrying things (ee-aw the mule), or running there 'on my own' if my shoelace broke and my McGyver skills failed me.

[3wishes]

Tnydncr287, ok, if you are in Orange County I'm pretty sure your aware of the traffic issue alone. Miserable is a good description. So don't get back on the fwy. Also, you may end up paying for parking twice and if memory serves me it's something like $12 to $17 dollars a day - not sure if they allow you to go in-n-out of the lot without paying again. Stay, explore, watch the other competitors, window shop or really shop, eat. If you absolutely feel a need to get out of the hotel, for non-hotel food or otherwise there is a great restaurant the Proud Bird, on Aviation Blvd (go south on Aviation towards the 105 Fwy.) Why? you can spend some time having either having a great meal, good drinks (well maybe not before your heats (-:) and/or you can release some nerves walking the grounds without buying a meal, as it is filled with historic jets, airplanes, much like an open air museum and their histories. That should help you kill some time. Good luck.

[reb]

My kids are dancing Open Amateur Standard on Saturday night but I need to stay home, clean house and take care of the puppies. I'm hoping someone will cheer for them :applause:

Always for these two.

[Laura]

Heya reb, it's looking pretty good that my LA friends will be there! If so, I'll give you an introduction so you can lead the cheering section :)

[etp777]

Ha, reb can definitely do that. :)

Good luck to everyone going!

[Laura]

I've been in a reb-enhanced cheering session many a time. He's got it goin' on.

[etp777]

Only done it the once myself, but there was sure no mistaking our corner of the floor from any others. :)

[Larinda McRaven]

So when is the Meet-Up?

[shava]

I'm dancing amateur smooth Sunday evening. Will any of you be there? Would love to meet some of you. Will actually be in the ballroom Sunday afternoon too to root for my partner doing pro am.

Another question - anyone have recommendations for a makeup vendor?
TIA!

[Gabbycica]

Anybody attended the dance camp in the past? It willl be my first, would like to have some info on it...
Dresscode? Each studio have different one for practice, what is it at the camp?
Thanks in advance, and see you there.

[etp777]

Welcome to DF, Gabbycica!

[latingal]

Welcome to DF, Gabbycica!

Yes welcome to DF!

(etp, you seem to be beating me to the punch quite a bit lately *grin*)

[etp777]

I was just noticing same thing. :)

[guille_bdancer]

I'm dancing amateur smooth Sunday evening. Will any of you be there? Would love to meet some of you. Will actually be in the ballroom Sunday afternoon too to root for my partner doing pro am.

Another question - anyone have recommendations for a makeup vendor?
TIA!

I'll be dancing in the same event as you on Sunday night :) cool!!
My partner has used and likes Kalina and NYC-Boiko & Ekaterina

[3wishes]

hi Gabbycica, dress comfortably. Each hour for each day is something different although each day is a different discipline.
Access the Emerald Ball 2009 web site and click on the camp it will lead you to specific information.

[tnydncr287]

thank you Reb, TC, CCM and 3 wishes! your suggestions helped me a lot I am getting so excited for this comp!

[SDsalsaguy]

Any plans for a DF meet up yet? :D

[etp777]

I think you just nominated yourself to organize it, SDSalsaguy. :)

[Larinda McRaven]

I am free on Saturday so anytime then would be best for me.

[SDsalsaguy]

I am free on Saturday so anytime then would be best for me.
OK, so how about at the close of the Sat afternoon session?

[PROJECTGIRL]

Welcome to Dance Forums, tnydncr287 and congrats on your upcoming first NDCA comp! I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun. :)

You could cheer for random dancers. I bet they'd really appreciate it during the daytime session. I enjoy doing that, especially for those who appear to lack a cheering section of their own. :rocker:
Are there other people there from your studio? Watching the dancing while socializing with them is fun. If not, a good opportunity to get to know them. Also, I enjoy talking the the many people from other studios that I only see at comps. Plus, if you leave, you might miss a great dress!!

[Larinda McRaven]

Hi Projectgirl! Welcome to DF.

Lets all plan on Saturday at the closing of the afternoon session in the Bar!

[SDsalsaguy]

Hi Projectgirl! Welcome to DF.

Lets all plan on Saturday at the closing of the afternoon session in the Bar!
That's the plan then: close of Saturday session at the bar... DF meet-up time! :cheers:

[Penny Lane]

where is the bar located?

[chachachacat]

That's the plan then: close of Saturday session at the bar... DF meet-up time! :cheers:
Approximately what time would this be?

I'll be there Friday night. Maybe I'll drive up for the DF Meetup. It would be my first one!

[SDsalsaguy]

where is the bar located?
Bar is in the main lobby of the hotel.

Approximately what time would this be?
Just noted the the session is scheduled to finish at 8pm! :shock:

Hmm, maybe a little earlier? How's 7pm for everyone?

[Larinda McRaven]

At least 7 if not 630...

[etp777]

Anyone there already and have a program? I'm curious as to who's competing in the Professional Showdance category. Well, besides my couple from this studio, of course. :)

[SDsalsaguy]

At least 7 if not 630...
Shall we say 6:30pm on Saturday then?

[guille_bdancer]

Shall we say 6:30pm on Saturday then?

Sounds good to me... see you guys there... :peace: :cheers:

[NURDRMS]

I might be done by 7...will try to catch up with you then.

[reb]

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Larinda McRaven]

Nurdms, we will still be there...

[DancinDrea19]

good luck to everyone competing :D:D

wish i lived closer to there- sounds like a great competition!

[etp777]

Yeah, wish I could go too, Drea.

We could go and cheer against each other, as looks like your teacher will be competing against my old teacher in the Showdance category. ;)

[DancinDrea19]

Yeah, wish I could go too, Drea.

We could go and cheer against each other, as looks like your teacher will be competing against my old teacher in the Showdance category. ;)


haha my teacher? He didn't mention competing but they go to so many i lose track!:p

[etp777]

haha, yeah. They're on the heat lists. Course, my former pro isn't as they registered a bit late. Her coach said they had to go (possibly because he was supposed to judge there), but now turns out he won't even be there. :P

This is only third competition for my former pro and this partner, so ti's a lot easier for me to keep track. :) Esp since they do less comps than your pro, as less choices for straight TA/cabaret couple than for a smooth couple.

[DancinDrea19]

haha, yeah. They're on the heat lists. Course, my former pro isn't as they registered a bit late. Her coach said they had to go (possibly because he was supposed to judge there), but now turns out he won't even be there. :P

This is only third competition for my former pro and this partner, so ti's a lot easier for me to keep track. :) Esp since they do less comps than your pro, as less choices for straight TA/cabaret couple than for a smooth couple.

ahh well the battle is on:o:o who is your former pro?

[etp777]

Megan and Vicente. Who (just barely) beat your pro and his partner in showdance at St Louis. ;) That was tough too, because i"ve been cheering for your pro and his partner in pro and pro/am stuff in area for years, not having any idea they were local. Just love watching them dance.

[etp777]

Err, my former pro was obviously Megan. That's us doing my tango showcase (was actually three of us, new pro too), in my avatar.

[DancinDrea19]

Megan and Vicente. Who (just barely) beat your pro and his partner in showdance at St Louis. ;) That was tough too, because i"ve been cheering for your pro and his partner in pro and pro/am stuff in area for years, not having any idea they were local. Just love watching them dance.

haha though i only dance international latin - i really do enjoy watching them dance- and of course they are super local!;)

[etp777]

Yeah, I actually started out watching them (esp. his partner, as I was mostly watching pro/am a couple years ago) when they were still dancing standard.

[etp777]

I still cheer for them in rounds where I don't have someone else I know that I have to cheer for. :) Like at St louis, three heats for quarter finals, and happened to be split up so I had one couple in each of the heats to cheer for, one of them was your pro.

[DancinDrea19]

I still cheer for them in rounds where I don't have someone else I know that I have to cheer for. :) Like at St louis, three heats for quarter finals, and happened to be split up so I had one couple in each of the heats to cheer for, one of them was your pro.


:D yay!

[reb]

i had a quick question, I will also be attending emerald on thursday; my first heats are around 9am and then I do not have anything also until 4:15 pm! do you suggest I go home in between or just stay there all day?? What is there to do if I stay all day

I wonder how tiny dancer is enjoying . . .

[chachachacat]

Do you think there will be any general dancing Saturday night or not?

[Penny Lane]

I wonder how tiny dancer is enjoying . . .

If she is who I think she is, She did great! Got third in her bronze latin scholarship from a quarter final.
YAY!

[Larinda McRaven]

Rising Star Smooth Results!!!

6. Radomir Pashev and Devorah Kastner
5. Youriy Pavolov and Anna Shahbazyan
4. Petr Perzhu and Alexandra Perzhu
3. Kris Saukjian and Melaina Larson
2. Christian Lange and Julia Mincheva (Rule 11)
1. Paul Cloud and Borbola Bunnett (Rule 11)

[Laura]

Ikaika Dowsett & Katya Afanasyeva won the RS Standard. A couple from Bulgaria was second.

[SDsalsaguy]

Congratulations to Paul & Borbala and Ikaika & Katya! :cheers:

(Looks like "team DF" is off to a strong start! ;))

[reb]

Ikaika Dowsett & Katya Afanasyeva won the RS Standard. A couple from Bulgaria was second.

Yeah threestep!

Bulgarian couple => Slava Stefanov & Ekaterina (Londance teachers)

I think 3rd was Ruslan and Katusha Wilder and 4th was Tiffany Fung

[reb]

Loved that Rising Star Smooth!

[etp777]

Congrats Paul and Borbala! :)

[Penny Lane]

Can I just mention that I was very excited to see a table in between both of the water stations with Chocolate Covered Pretzels to snack on?
I don't remember seeing this in Emerald Balls of past.
It put a smile in my heart. :D

[TAK]

Paul & Borbala, you're on fire! :D

Excited about Ikaika & Katya too...to my uneducated eye they have definitely improved recently.

Congrats all!

[liz]

Congrats Paul and Borbala..Reb, you must be so proud... She's doing so great... I know she has to be so happy...Hugs!!!

[DancinDrea19]

sounds like everyone is doing awesome & having a great time- I am jealous I had major mouth surgery today and can't dance for a bit- i have to rest!:(:(

[fascination]

Can I just mention that I was very excited to see a table in between both of the water stations with Chocolate Covered Pretzels to snack on?
I don't remember seeing this in Emerald Balls of past.
It put a smile in my heart. :Dthat is just plain wicked

[fascination]

Congratulations to Paul & Borbala and Ikaika & Katya! :cheers:

(Looks like "team DF" is off to a strong start! ;))dittos

[tnydncr287]

penny lane and reb-


yes i enjoyed emerald so much!! it was so so much fun and yes i got third in latin scholarship and 100 bucks! heheh penny how did u know it was me?!?

[Penny Lane]

heheh penny how did u know it was me?!?

haha, didn't put two and two together until today when I was looking at this forum. Saw the pic of the dress you posted for lipstick questions and then realized the gal I met and was hanging out with all day yesterday had that same print on her dress. ;)

[reb]

Here's the line-up for tonight:

Pro/Am Standard Open Scholarships & Dancesport Series
Amateur Formations
Amateur Pre-Novice Latin
Amateur Open Masters Latin Championship (Over 50)
Amateur Youth Standard
Amateur Novice Standard (QF)
Amateur Pre-Champ Standard (QF)
Amateur Open Masters Standard (Over 50) (QF)
Open Amateur Latin
Pro RS Rhythm(QF)
Pro RS Latin (SF)
Pro Showdance

[etp777]

I'm hoping for results on RS Rhythm and pro showdance, if anyone manages to stay up that late. :)

And liz, you're absolutely right, besides Paul and Borbala doing great on results, they look great out there on floor. At least sure did in Wisconsin. :)

[Larinda McRaven]

How fun! We have had three earthquakes so far...one last night, one this afternoon, and one this evening. Most people felt them but didn't pay any attention. I was in my room for latest two and each time I thought "what a silly building this is where the wall moves and makes that kinda noise!" The last one I even looked over and wondered why the TV was shaking.

[Larinda McRaven]

Amateur Open Latin
6. Arto Tsaturyan and Daria Genzeleva
5. Vladislav Shahov and Minena Jasionek
4. Max Berlyant and Rachel Macow
3. Pavel Balykin and Natalia Barantseva
2. #594 Pavel and Natalia (?)
1. #586 From NY ? and Sasha

Professional Rising Star Rhythm
6. Aleks Nashev and Brittany Bartler
5. Nikolay Karcher and Robyn Zmudzinski
4. Radomir Pashev and Devorah Kastner
3. Ilya and Mandy Velendnitsky
2. Aaron DeSotot and Jaana Lillemagi
1. Ivan Dishiev and Marieta Nedyalkova

Professional Rising Star Latin
6.
5. Peter and Alexandra Perzhu
4. Roman Italyankin and Olga Kordevicjh
3. Daniele Gozzi and Cecilia Goivacchini
2. Igor Ustynovich and Olga Ginzburg
1. Roberto Cavallo and Monika Dubovskya

Professional Showdance
6. Alex Tecza and Katia Lindholm (waltz)
5. Mark Perkovich and Melanie Sears (smooth from Australia)
4. Ilya and Amanda Reyzin (Austin Powers)
3. #330 Christian and Liz (Salsa)
2. Jerry and Virginia LeNoir (Marine)
1. Vincent Martinez and Megan Murphy(WOW)

[etp777]

Thanks Larinda. :)

And Congrats Ryan!

[hereKittyKitty]

How fun! We have had three earthquakes so far...one last night, one this afternoon, and one this evening. Most people felt them but didn't pay any attention. I was in my room for latest two and each time I thought "what a silly building this is where the wall moves and makes that kinda noise!" The last one I even looked over and wondered why the TV was shaking.
:shock: Um, gee, Sorry I didn't make it to emerald this year this year.

[yankabanka]

Are the results up yet?

[3wishes]

Hi Larinda, you looked GREAT last night and your dress was stunning. Yes, in fact, Malibu did have 3 earthquakes (well, actually one earthquake and 2 aftershocks). Welcome to California! Where shake rattle and roll - is not just a song. (-: but a way of life. sigh.

[etp777]

Some, but not all, are Yankabanka. Check emeraldball.com and gallery.supershag.com

Wish I had been there (or could at least see score sheets). Little disappointed that Chris and Simona didn't make it out of Quarters in RS smooth, and that Megan and Vince didn't make finals in showdance.

[wooh]

:shock: Um, gee, Sorry I didn't make it to emerald this year this year.
Don't you want to stay in Atlanta? No earthquakes here!!!:D:D

[Laura]

:shock: Um, gee, Sorry I didn't make it to emerald this year this year.
I didn't feel them -- don't worry HereKittyKitty. Most earthquakes feel like "oh, is a truck driving by" little rumbles.

[wooh]

I didn't feel them -- don't worry HereKittyKitty. Most earthquakes feel like "oh, is a truck driving by" little rumbles.

Booo!!!:mad: Earthquakes are HORRIBLE! HKK should stay in Atlanta where it's nice and safe and earthquake free!!!:D

[etp777]

Thanks Chris. :D

[hereKittyKitty]

Don't you want to stay in Atlanta? No earthquakes here!!!:D:D
well....that's not completely true:
http://folkworm.ceri.memphis.edu/recenteqs/

I guess we have earthquakes and tornadoes! I gotta get outta here:sad:

[Larinda McRaven]

etp, the couple you are asking about was not listed in the program. And I was noting the results in the program as they were called out.

I know everybody that danced except the ones you are asking about. And when it came time to mark first I put it down to the one couple in the book whos name I did not know, because that was the only name left...

So I will change my above text.

[etp777]

Yeah, they were a late entry (last thursday, actually I think :) ). I'll wait until comp posts results. No worries Larinda. Just impatient because if so, this will be their first win, and only third comp out. So really excited, but trying to be patient. :P If they were all in black, with straps on arms (didn't wear them in studio last week, but pretty sure they're still wearing them for full comp costume), then it was my couple. Or if it was just girl in my avatar here and on FB.

[reb]

"what a silly building this is where the wall moves and makes that kinda noise!" The last one I even looked over and wondered why the TV was shaking.

:shock: Um, gee, Sorry I didn't make it to emerald this year this year.

Welcome to California!

oh darn, we must have left that insignificant little detail off the ads . . .

[reb]

Here we go!Results from the open standard pro-am scholarhips are up.
http://gallery.supershag.com/g/emerald_ball_2009_pro-am_results_standard

Larinda well done with Ryan.

Thanks Tibor.

Congratulations Ryan!

[Standarddancer]

congratulations Ryan!

[tnydncr287]

penny- that is so funny! What is your name? u can PM me if you'd like

[Laura]

I had such a great time at Emerald Ball. Saw a lot of great dancing, and am particularly happy for Paul & Borbala, Ikaika & Katya, and Ryan & Larinda for their dancing and their results. Looking forward to the next time!!

[etp777]

Anyone catch open rhythm?

[etp777]

Errr, nevermind, thought it was last night, didn't realize it was tonight. :)

[Penny Lane]

How was the DF meetup?

It was a packed house last night! I had a blast just watching and running into old friends.

[chachachacat]

DF meetup was small, just SDSalsaguy and Larinda and me.

The comp was dazzling and exhausting. I was in the front row right on the dance floor.

As someone here on DF said, it seems everything but Standard has turned into Latin. Rhythm is Latin, Smooth is too much open and barely ANY dancing in closed! It made me really appreciate Standard.

Yulia was AMAZING! They danced right in front of us and winked at us and WOW! their energy was very powerful and hot!

JT was outstanding in Smooth.

Tony Dovolani and Len Goodman were guest judges. I thought about getting pictures with them but it seemed like too much trouble.

The high heels and the bright lights contributed to wearing me OUT! I was so exhausted after it was over at one in the morning.

[fascination]

yes...df meet ups are more about good intentions than actual materialization I have learned, but I have always enjoyed my time with the folks who do make the time...and am hoping to do so again in virginia

[Larinda McRaven]

Reb came by too and Latingal breezed through.

[fascination]

well...best to all...hope it was a good time ....pout....and that all of the hard work paid off

[chachachacat]

Reb came by too and Latingal breezed through.

Sorry I missed meeting you both! I was with someone I was neglecting up at the Londance reception.

[etp777]

yes...df meet ups are more about good intentions than actual materialization I have learned,



haha, yeah, that's for sure. :)

[HopefulNaiive]

As someone here on DF said, it seems everything but Standard has turned into Latin. Rhythm is Latin, Smooth is too much open and barely ANY dancing in closed! It made me really appreciate Standard.



totally agree. I am new to competitive dancing and my judgement may be totally off, but smooth done by top amateurs or pros look more and more like theatrical/modern dance or latin. I noticed that even music for smooth v.walts during Saturday evening session was a latin music - for a second I thought they played a wrong CD or something.

[chachachacat]

Yes! It did not used to be that way. It has evolved to this point somehow.
During the Foxtrot, I said, "I'd like to see some Foxtrot, please." I saw a few seconds of some recognizable foxtrot.

[davidino]

Reb came by too and Latingal breezed through.

I left Friday night otherwise would have come by. Larinda, I should have introduced myself since I was dancing in the same heat with you and Ryan (Gentlemen's standard event). You look just like your picture :-) (which reminds me, need to upload an avatar)

[latingal]

I enjoyed my time at Emerald. I didn't dance as well as I would have liked, but I guess that means there's plenty of good stuff left for me to work on, eh? It was nice to finally meet Larinda, if only for a brief couple of minutes. Had hoped to get together with some of the staff of DF (including Larinda and SD) on Sunday morning but time collapsed on me; hopefully next comp.

Had many friends (both locally and long distance) attend this comp, and most competed and stayed for the evening sessions. Saturday night session was amazing. Round 1 in smooth and quarters in latin. Saw some awesome dancing!

Congrats to Paul & Borbala and Threestep!

Guess it's time to do an assessment of what needs the most work next...no rest for the weary!

[3wishes]

Agreed, the dancing was fabulous to watch, with quite the crowd. Didn't have the nerve to walk up to DF meet-up although I recognized several. Between co-dance friends competing with my pro, the pro comps - and by the way, the dance camp was GREAT-with people from all over the world! sore feet - ouchies, and, oh yes, shopping for things I can't afford but fun to try on with all my friends who did and still are competing - time certainly flys when your having fun. One day I'll get the nerve to introduce myself. WAY TO GO Leslie and Alex - DVIDA 3dance winner. heh heh heh. Good luck Alex and Alla tonight!

[davidino]

Guess it's time to do an assessment of what needs the most work next...no rest for the weary!

Yes - that's how I feel - after > 24 hours I was finally ready to review our recorded dances (like to bask in the glow of how I think it must have looked ;) ). Happy to say I definitely saw improvement in the one or two areas we had targeted for this comp. Have a couple months before the next (Palm Desert) so have some time to address overall softness in the tango, I think (although I keep wondering why it is my expression looks like I'm about to murder my pro - I actually think she's quite nice ;)

[LatinYorkie]

The Pro Latin was so much fun to watch. The ballroom was packed, tickets were selling at $50 for standing room only! With the exception of Eugene/Maria not attending, the final latin heat at Emerald may be close to what it will be at Nationals. It will be interesting to see how the next few months will develop for all the couples....good luck to them all at Blackpool!!!!! Wish I could go watch....maybe one day!

[reb]

During the Foxtrot, I said, "I'd like to see some Foxtrot, please." I saw a few seconds of some recognizable foxtrot.

This is bothersome to me too . . .

I do like innovation showing understanding of commonalities and intersection of dance styles - usually pulled off best by a couple with breadth and depth - but ignoring basic movement underneath doesn't make up for a lack of demonstrating strong basics/fundamentals.

Ironically, it may be more exposed when some Smooth couples are in closed hold because it hurts to watch . . .

I love Smooth - I just think that some couples are looking for trouble by walking onto the floor without fundamental understanding of standard movement - doing a spanish drag, a feather, a contracheck etc., on the competition floor next to couples with strong fundamentals is problematic.

Here's some examples (I'm not saying which is which . . . ) http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=32362 weight connection is one indicator.

[reb]

All Pr-am Smooth now posted.
http://gallery.supershag.com/g/pro-am_results_smooth
Chers chris


Amateur Smooth
http://gallery.supershag.com/g/amateur_open_smooth4
Chris

There's so much good dancing - and so many to congratulate - way to go Katarzyna, star-gazerssssss, guille, Laura, latingal, Larinda, sdsalsaguy, new members . . . help . . .

[reb]

I think the judges are doing a great job


Cheeers Chris

:doh:
You'd think we forgot, just didnt want to risk appearing to be brown-nosing . . . :D

But if you want to know how we really feel (just don't tell anyone . . .)
:notworth:

[Laura]

Wow, big night for Decho & Bree.

How many rounds was the Open Pro Standard? (Yay Threestep!!!!!)

[reb]

Congratulations to threestep!

Rhythm - Holey Moley! 1st and 2nd. I heard (didn't see personally) 3rd Emmanuel was really good. And, Michael Neil and Danielle also competed Smooth - 9-dance being weighted to dominant Rhythm dancers.

[chrisjohnston]

4 rounds of Rhythm


Chris

[chachachacat]

here's how I am helping...

CONGRATULATIONS
to all DFers who competed at the Emerald Ball, y'all rock!

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


[disclaimer: Use of y'all was purely for rhyme factors and does not mean I am a southerner. I did live in Ft. Lauderdale as a kid, but that's hardly the south - all transplanted northeners.)

[ThreeStep]

I think the judges are doing a great job


Cheeers Chris

Agreed!! :)

Also, thanks guys. Appreciate the niceities. (is that a word?)

[dance234]

wow, that's an unexpected rhythm result - have decho and bree improved that dramatically?

[etp777]

They won open rhythm at Wisconsin too, competing against a lot of the same couples, and they certainly looked good on floor there.

[Larinda McRaven]

Yes, but they have never beaten Felipe and Carolina before.

[liz]

here's how I am helping...

CONGRATULATIONS
to all DFers who competed at the Emerald Ball, y'all rock!

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


[disclaimer: Use of y'all was purely for rhyme factors and does not mean I am a southerner. I did live in Ft. Lauderdale as a kid, but that's hardly the south - all transplanted northeners.)
I'm a Mississippi girl..

[Penny Lane]

Bree has also changed her look since the last time I saw her compete. I thought they looked great! I especially love their Bolero - amazing.

Emannuel's new partner is fun to watch. Quick, sharp, and precise movements. Alsmost like a mini-Yulia in Rhythm. :)

[LucyDiamond]

Hey Penny Lane - love your username... :wink:

[ChaChaMama]

I would have loved to see that Rhythm final! It's always cool when a field becomes so competitive that you absolutely cannot predict the result ahead of time.

[Ithink]

Once I saw Decho and Bree dance at OSB and place last in the final and I just didn't get their placement... To me they should have been in the top 2 easy. I am glad they are now getting their just deserts:)

And congrats to Threestep - woohoo!

[Penny Lane]

Hey Penny Lane - love your username... :wink:

:D likewise

[etp777]

I would have loved to see that Rhythm final! It's always cool when a field becomes so competitive that you absolutely cannot predict the result ahead of time.


Definitely CCM. Even if it means couples I was cheering for not making finals. ;)

[Penny Lane]

Does anyone know how long it usually takes Park West Photography to put photos from an event up on their website?

[Katarzyna]

it varies.. sometimes next day sometimes 2-3 days..

[etp777]

Was it park west or decadance? Parkwest generally gets at least some of pictures up within a day or two, if memory serves. Pretty quick, regardless. :)

[chachachacat]

I'm a Mississippi girl..

No disrespect to Southerners intended...sorry!

[Standarddancer]

also congrats kat, threestep and Borbala, also good to see 2 NY couples in open pro standard, and another 2 NY couples in open am std

[Katarzyna]

also congrats kat, threestep and Borbala, also good to see 2 NY couples in open pro standard, and another 2 NY couples in open am std
actually 4 NY couples in am.. (ok NY NJ)

thanks standarddancer

[fascination]

Was it park west or decadance? Parkwest generally gets at least some of pictures up within a day or two, if memory serves. Pretty quick, regardless. :)
I think deca-dance...at least I know they were there as well, if not exclusive

[fascination]

Does anyone know how long it usually takes Park West Photography to put photos from an event up on their website?
if park west was also there ...yes, just a few days

[etp777]

Yeah, I saw that decadance's FB page mentioned emerald. So I'm just checking both periodically through the day. :)

[Laura]

Both Park West and DecaDance were there, although I only saw a viewing area for Park West.

[Katarzyna]

Only park west is listed as official vendor, but did see the decadance photos on facebook as well

[fascination]

thanks kat

[Katarzyna]

I always ask for help here so may as well chip in from time to time :)

[3wishes]

The judges marks for competitors and all heats/scholarships are posted on the Emerald Ball website.

[SDsalsaguy]

Park West were the official event photographers and were the only ones shooting during the day sessions. DecaDance was shooting in the evenings as well, so they may well post some images for everyone to view, but only Park West's images will be for sale as they were the official event photographers.

[etp777]

Thanks SDsalsaguy!

[fascination]

thanks tibor

[etp777]

ditto

Was gonna start checking videos of other events tonight, but this laptop is retarded about windows media. So I'll have to be patient until tomorrow. :P

[ChaChaMama]

You'll be able to see it by tomorrow here:
http://www.dancesizzle.com/CompetitionVideo/tabid/53/Default.aspx?path=2009%20Competitions!Emerald%20Ba ll%202009!Pro

Extremely cool! Thanks!!!

[etp777]

I knew if i hit ******* enough it'd finally work. ;) Park West has first batch of pictures up.

[Katarzyna]

keep *******ing, maybe others will show up :)

[etp777]

hahaha, yeah, they're just one session short of first batch I'm looking for. :)

[davidino]

I found our pictures and now can no longer deceive myself into thinking our dancing was as good as I thought ;-)

[latingal]

I found our pictures and now can no longer deceive myself into thinking our dancing was as good as I thought ;-)

oy, I can empathize....

[LatinYorkie]

Emannuel's new partner is fun to watch. Quick, sharp, and precise movements. Alsmost like a mini-Yulia in Rhythm. :)


Liana is awesome!!!! I don't know when this girl learned Rhythm but it probably only took her 10 minutes to switch from latin...haha. She can dance the phonebook (as they say)!!!! LOL ;-)

[GJB]

Dance the phonebook? I never heard that one before.

[Bella]

Pavlo & Irina danced, no?

[Ithink]

I thought it was announced here that they already broke up... I thought Pavlo himself wrote about it here...

[TAK]

Yep, and according to DSI they received no judges' marks. Doubt that would have happened if they'd really been dancing.

[Laura]

I thought it was announced here that they already broke up... I thought Pavlo himself wrote about it here...
You are correct.

[latingal]

confusing....somebody told me they were on the floor?

[etp777]

Looks like they were registered, but didn't compete. Unless I'm thinking of a different pavlo and irina. :)

[SDsalsaguy]

I thought it was announced here that they already broke up... I thought Pavlo himself wrote about it here...
Exactly correct.

[Larinda McRaven]

He was there with students. He and Irina did not dance.

[gingerbread]

I assume Erminio Stefano did not compete either, other than with students?

[chrisjohnston]

Correct

[latingal]

No one's mentioned the food at the hotel here yet. Is it my imagination or was the food even more expensive than last year, yet the quality of it was worse?

[Larinda McRaven]

Can't stand the little cafe. 10 minutes in line behind two people. A 5 dollar bottle of Odwala and a 25 minute wait for a personal pizza. I told the manager I thought the service should be better. She gave me a blank look and said "well there is only one register open". I said "yes but there are TWO registers and a whole bunch of workers standing around!".

At least this year they put a tiny snack table outside the ballroom.

[3wishes]

Agreed about the "cafe". Several of us went to the 1st floor buffet/restaurant due to time constraints plus the food was much better and the service was efficient - although we had pkg tickets for meals. Even took the hotel shuttle service to Whole Foods Market in El Segundo, brought some items back to rooms.

[SDsalsaguy]

To their credit, the cafe didn't seem to run out of every other item this year, and seemed to have a sufficient supply of prepared sandwiches, salads, etc. for the first time ever. Likewise, I even got a decent sized fruit salad for the money. That said, the service at the cafe was abominably slow.

Service at the bar was slow to come and rather inattentive at times as well, but was at least friendly most of the time. Whatever "seasoning" they put on the walnuts Saturday night, however, was a very bad idea!

Only ate at the main restaurant on Monday morning before driving back down to San Diego. The service was good, but then again there were a lot fewer people left as well...

[NURDRMS]

I didn't even bother to eat there this year. Had a rental car and knew the area so went out to eat.

[Gabbycica]

Yeah, I have to agree with all of you, that the service was not up to par.
However, was you reason to go there to dine gourmet with an amazing service? I personally was so busy, that I had no time to pay much attention to this. Now, this does not mean I liked it, I just focused on more important things there.

[latingal]

Welcome to DF Gabbycica!

As for the service, room service was pretty quick. However the prices were ridiculous for the food. I think the burger on the menu was $18, then add $4.00 delivery charge and 18% gratuity. I think the breakfast yogurt and fruit parfait was $10, add the same charges.

Last year I was satisfied with the quality of the food, even though it was a bit on the expensive side. This year it was too pricey for the lower quality. The deal was bad enough that I ate at Denny's this year.

[Standarddancer]

Still remembered waited over 20 minutes at the "cafe" last year after comp for pizza and soup last year. Too bad still like this. The service definitely could be better.

[3wishes]

Hi Gabbycica, yea! we were really busy in the camp were we not-as well as all the other stuff going on. Nothing like have just a few minutes between classes and onto the next class. I travel enough for work that many times I find the local market - or corner store - get my own stuff for however long I'll be there - and brown bag it (even if I have meal tickets on a package - it just never seems to work out for me )- mostly because service is S L O W....per se - for me, it's a good formula for the dance comps as well. It is really a ridiculous price for a Hilton Hotel hamburger - when In-N-Out is down the street and yes, the well known national menu of Denny's around the corner!! geeezzzzz just put a Hilton Hotel vacuum cleaner in the ol' wallet - the premise being your going to pay the hotel for convinence. sigh.

[reb]

when In-N-Out is down the street

Hello - we need to remember this for next year!:banana:

[3wishes]

Hi Reb, yepper, In-N-Out, the most utilized fast-food place of many pilots who have landed and who are taking off (snicker snicker - historically fools most people all ready on board). And if you don't know the secret menu (not advertised) there are 100 code words. The animal style fries (GOODNESS ME!!) would have sustained me throughout all the evening rounds and scholarship. (-: for a whopping $2.50. There's always next year for those who don't know.

[Laura]

I didn't know you could get FRIES animal style! OMG!

[latingal]

Wait there was an In and Out Burger? Dang, walking distance? Next year I'm there!

[SDsalsaguy]

Wait there was an In and Out Burger? Dang, walking distance? Next year I'm there!
Next block silly LG!

[latingal]

Next block silly LG!

*grin* Hey SD, could use a date for In and Out Burger - next year?

[SDsalsaguy]

*grin* Hey SD, could use a date for In and Out Burger - next year?
Rather limited options on the vegetarian front I'm afraid, but always happy to keep you company none the less! :)

[chachachacat]

They do a good grilled cheese sandwhich with fresh lettuce and tomato.

[3wishes]

HA HA - you may have to have a DF meet up - out of the hotel and at In-N-Out next year. And then make sure to bring some back for others! ok, so, when your dancing and still watching what your eating (maybe!) yes, protein burgers (wrapped in lettuce - no bun), Fabulous grilled cheese, animal style fries (you may want to hold the grilled onions if you have to breath on anyone)- any BTW, you can ask for the fries to be "crispy" cause they are fresh not frozen, and vegetarian burgers (everything except the meat) and for those of you who don't know the code words for the "off" menu such as what the heck is a 4x4 burger...check out the web. I've seen my Pro devour a 4x4 in record time after competing as well as the Animal Fries - after I taught his Russian self what they were. Total convert, now with any competition - he askes "In-N-Out?" Is this an ad? nope, just saying that local food and service with reasonable costs is right there, ya just have to know.....much like any other place. Enjoy!

[chachachacat]

What are animal style fries??

[reb]

For DFers unfamiliar with In-N-Out - check out this patron's desire to overcome obstacles in their path to get to In-N-Out

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/545412-how-do-you-do-n-out-run-lax-other-la-area-airports-merged-threads.html

Imagine a hot burger juxtapositioned with cool lettuce and cool tomato - fries that moments before were whole potatoes . . .

In-N-Out was written up in Business Week recently:
businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_16/b4127068288029.htm?chan=rss_topDiscussed_ssi_5

What are animal style fries??

http://www.tiburon-belvedere.com/cgi/home.cgi?c=In_N_Out
I like the subtitle: The Hidden In-N-Out Burger (aka In and Out Burger) - The Most Accurate Secret Menu On The Web

[Laura]

OMG, you read flyertalk too?

I want my fries animal style now, hold the pickle:
"Animal Style Fries" = fries with cheese, spread, grilled onions and pickles (if you ask for them).

[reb]

OMG, you read flyertalk too?

Only for important things like In-N-Out locations near airports . . .

[reb]

HA HA - you may have to have a DF meet up - out of the hotel and at In-N-Out next year. And then make sure to bring some back for others! ok, so, when your dancing and still watching what your eating (maybe!) yes, protein burgers (wrapped in lettuce - no bun), Fabulous grilled cheese, animal style fries (you may want to hold the grilled onions if you have to breath on anyone)- any BTW, you can ask for the fries to be "crispy" cause they are fresh not frozen, and vegetarian burgers (everything except the meat) and for those of you who don't know the code words for the "off" menu such as what the heck is a 4x4 burger...check out the web. I've seen my Pro devour a 4x4 in record time after competing as well as the Animal Fries - after I taught his Russian self what they were. Total convert, now with any competition - he askes "In-N-Out?" Is this an ad? nope, just saying that local food and service with reasonable costs is right there, ya just have to know.....much like any other place. Enjoy!

In-N-Out gift certificates for an Emerald Ball 2010 Dance Forums Meet-Up . . . maybe something for the DF Silent Auction? ? ? :D

[3wishes]

Laura - you forgot the required "fork" to eat the fries, cause the fingers will get messy. And it's a nice plastic attack utensil for those whose foreign fingers try to steal out of your own basket! I grew up with the owners children - went to school together and love what is written on the inside bottom ring of the drink cup. Yep - betcha didn't know there is something written there. Have fun!

[latingal]

In-N-Out gift certificates for an Emerald Ball 2010 Dance Forums Meet-Up . . . maybe something for the DF Silent Auction? ? ? :D

Now there's an idea!!!

[latingal]

I grew up with the owners children - went to school together and love what is written on the inside bottom ring of the drink cup. Yep - betcha didn't know there is something written there. Have fun!

now there's an excuse to go get a burger!

[etp777]

Hrmm, I may have to try to get out to LA for this next year. Sounds like I'm missing out. :)

[latingal]

Now we've gone and done it, a DF In-N-Out Burger night....

[etp777]

Fasc will come in and tell us to stop talking about burgers soon. ;)

[fascination]

nah...not after a thread has run it's course...LG is the real highjacking monitor, truth be told

[etp777]

Oh, wasn't talking about highjacking, just meant the food being discussed since you keep telling me to stop talking about good food. ;)

Oops, didn't even notice that asapect. back on topic. :P

[fascination]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh...burgers have no special value for me (take em or leave em)...now FP could eat a burger everyday...but no...not a burger girl here

[etp777]

At least I know a safe topic now. :)

Hrmm, while emerlad ball seems great, both from what y'all have said, caliber of competition, etc, it migght be a little backwards that I'm gonna go to OSB first, and emerald second.

[fascination]

actually etp, osb is nice as a newb as long as you go expecting to be anonymous.... and appreciate that you are not in kansas anymore...then anything good that happens is a pleasant surprise, plus, with the limits to what you can dance it actually feels somewhat less stressful, IMO, than other high-profile comps where you are continually dancing ...osb was my third comp...I loved it...was just thrilled to get call backs in all dances... thought FP was going to pass out cold...as he had never had it happen before... :)

[fascination]

um...but if anyone still wants to talk about emarald ball, feel free to bring us back on topic

[etp777]

Oh, I'm just goin to cheer for friends and meet up with other DF'ers. No way in heck I'm starting out there. Even though others have said same as you, I'll stick with something local for my first ndca comp. With three good ones in town, and then Indana and wisconsin and st louis all within a drive, couldn't start with OSB, would psych myself out. :)

And think we're mostly done with Emerald. ;) Seems it's time to takl about atlanta now. :)

[SDsalsaguy]

um...but if anyone still wants to talk about emarald ball, feel free to bring us back on topic
Just posted a few sample images from Emerald in the photo album ;)

(There aren't more yet, because I haven't had a chance to update my image processing software in a bit... and apparently what I'm running can't read the RAW files on my current camera! :shock:)

[fascination]

excellent

[etp777]

Great, SDSalsaGuy. Thanks for sharing! :)

[Larinda McRaven]

I am not sure if these photos will show up here....

Bunch of Smooth People
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs001.snc1/4143_97030996718_628131718_2587984_4289943_n.jpg

Laura and Cantski
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs023.snc1/4261_96583271718_628131718_2579889_7451822_n.jpg

Threestep and Cantski
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs023.snc1/4261_96583281718_628131718_2579890_2023642_n.jpg

[latingal]

Great photos Larinda! Good to see everybody having a good time.