Manhattan Amateur Classic (MAC) 2010 [Archive]

ChaChaMama

11-14-2009, 03:15 PM

I just bought our VIP ticket packages!

Registration and hotel reservations up next.
(Oh, and maybe some practice? Seeing as how we have a brand new samba routine, that might be a good idea.)

Who else is planning to go?

DETAILS: January 15-17, 2010.

LOCATION: Manhattan Center.
(VERY easy to get to from Penn Station for those coming from out of town...and Newark Liberty Airport offers connections to the train line.)

Nybz

11-14-2009, 03:27 PM

I'm hoping to convince my partner to make it to this one as our first comp! :D
Either way I will probably stop by and watch some events.

NonieS

11-14-2009, 03:49 PM

I will not be competing... but am hoping to come and volunteer/spectate like I have in the past!!

syncopationator

11-14-2009, 05:06 PM

Im planning on going.

and123

11-14-2009, 05:08 PM

I have it penciled in.... we'll see. Partner ended up cancelling last two comps, so not holding my breath on this one.

Daphna

11-14-2009, 05:53 PM

NonieS, why not compete?

jjs914

11-14-2009, 09:36 PM

Haven't made reservations yet, but planning on it!

19DancerBabyLin

11-15-2009, 12:59 AM

Under Mandicraft's order, I have to be there... be it competing or offering my indentured servant services again :)

Ithink

11-15-2009, 10:57 AM

It's on our calendar, as always.

NonieS

11-15-2009, 01:43 PM

NonieS, why not compete?

no partner.... :(

Standard Dancer

11-15-2009, 01:47 PM

Aww, well, you looked great at DCDI ... hope you find someone and can compete soon. :)

syncopationator

11-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Anyone know how early or late the Master of Syllabus Latin event is danced on Friday night?

Daphna

11-15-2009, 09:57 PM

no partner.... :(

Sorry, :(

Daphna

11-15-2009, 09:58 PM

Anyone know how early or late the Master of Syllabus Latin event is danced on Friday night?

The schedule won't be posted until much closer to the actual event, but if you look at last years schedule it will probably be pretty similar (don't have it in front of me right now, otherwise I'd tell you when it was last year.)

ChaChaMama

11-15-2009, 10:06 PM

Anyone know how early or late the Master of Syllabus Latin event is danced on Friday night?

2009:
Quarter-final: 3:36
Semi: 4:00
Final: 4:17

Does it a little bit scare you that it was not hard for me to find last year's program...or, indeed, MAC programs going back to 2006? I may have a teeny, tiny packrat problem. (Hangs head in shame.)

syncopationator

11-16-2009, 08:52 AM

2009:
Quarter-final: 3:36
Semi: 4:00
Final: 4:17

Does it a little bit scare you that it was not hard for me to find last year's program...or, indeed, MAC programs going back to 2006? I may have a teeny, tiny packrat problem. (Hangs head in shame.)

uhm... I was hoping it would be later into the evening. May not make it in time :(

TinyDancer109

11-16-2009, 09:15 AM

Does anyone know what dress vendors would be there??

Katarzyna

11-16-2009, 09:20 AM

I thought of being a vendor there given that the comp is literally 3 streets from my house.. but don't like vendor space there.. But if anyone needs standard only gown during the comp they can certainly come over..

19DancerBabyLin

11-16-2009, 09:42 AM

woot! DF meetup and party at kat's place! :D

Katarzyna

11-16-2009, 09:50 AM

haha i still havent done a housewarming and have been there a year

Nybz

11-16-2009, 10:44 AM

woot! DF meetup and party at kat's place! :D

Hmm you'll be there then? :twisted:

19DancerBabyLin

11-16-2009, 11:51 AM

haha i still havent done a housewarming and have been there a year

took me about that long to invite people to my place for the first time too! my friends actually got sick of waiting and invited themselves over, and we had a house-lukewarming party :D

Hmm you'll be there then? :twisted:

Yea I have to be there, be it competing or volunteering. Mandicraft will kill me if I don't go. :P

Mandicraft

11-17-2009, 03:17 AM

Yea I have to be there, be it competing or volunteering. Mandicraft will kill me if I don't go. :P

Yup...her presence is required....I'm hoping she'll bring some of her team as well!

Casayoto

11-17-2009, 03:34 AM

Go to bed Mandicraft!

syncopationator

11-17-2009, 08:12 AM

woot! DF meetup and party at kat's place! :D

I'm in:p

Katarzyna

11-17-2009, 08:17 AM

I should just leave the doors totally open so peope can come and go as they wish ;)

Ithink

11-17-2009, 08:23 AM

I think that's a bad idea in New York City:)

Katarzyna

11-17-2009, 08:38 AM

ok will tell doorman to only let in strangely made up people or ppl with orange skin tones

Standarddancer

11-17-2009, 09:38 AM

I agree with Ithink, sort of dangerous in NYC. I also don’t suggest you leave any of your babies unattended.

19DancerBabyLin

11-17-2009, 01:29 PM

Yup...her presence is required....I'm hoping she'll bring some of her team as well!

I will bring whoever's around. MAC's during our semester break, so a lot of people are gone.

I agree with Ithink, sort of dangerous in NYC. I also don’t suggest you leave any of your babies unattended.

Standarddancer, sshhh.... Nonie here's your chance!!! :D

NonieS

11-17-2009, 01:36 PM

Kat I strongly suggest you leave some of your babies unattended... ;)

Katarzyna

11-17-2009, 01:39 PM

:nope:I am watching you

Daphna

11-18-2009, 02:38 PM

Kat, are you planning on vending at Nationals this year?

Katarzyna

11-18-2009, 02:50 PM

I would love to but unfortunately its too far to drive there.. I am looking at finding a good cometition for this year for vending but have not found anything that makes sense.. If you know any (within driving distance with decent fees and verndor space)?

Ithink

11-18-2009, 03:34 PM

Katarzyna

11-18-2009, 03:41 PM

I think that may be a tad smalish..

Joe

11-19-2009, 06:29 AM

Drive up to one of the Ontario/Quebec comps?

Katarzyna

11-19-2009, 09:06 AM

Hmm that sounds complicated with customs and borders

and123

11-22-2009, 10:37 PM

OK, have never competed in a USADance comp before.
Current plan is to dance Gold, MOS, and Novice or Pre-Champ Standard.
My understanding is that syllabus dancers cannot wear costumes. What does that mean for the guy - no tailsuit; white shirt/black tie (no colors)? That's the impression I get. Also cannot understand age categories - seems like kids can dance more than 1, and seniors can dance more than 1, but adults cannot?
kinda confuzzled :confused:

Joe

11-23-2009, 06:24 AM

The rule book is there for a reason...whether or not it's easily comprehensible is another matter.

Succinctly:

Syllabus dancers may not wear costumes, although MOS dancers may. You may only dance two consecutive levels, so Gold and Novice, or Novice and Prechamp. MOS is a free event, no level restrictions. Adults may only dance one age category because it is the attractant category--the other ages dance up or down towards Adult.

and123

11-23-2009, 10:07 AM

Succinct is good. Thank you for doing that.

The registration form says, in regards to age levels, that:
"Competitors may enter the next higher age level (USA Dance Rulebook § 4.5.5.2.3)."
-- except that section does not seem to exist! :shock:

And in my particular case, while I have crossed the bridge into the Senior category, my partner has not yet. I believe you dance at the age level of the younger partner in this situation, so we as a couple would not be eligible to dance both Adult and Senior, correct?

I've also had the unfortunate experience of entering comps where they claimed to be following the Almighty Rulebook, and it was definitely not the case. Wanted some feedback from those who have danced the MAC.

Again, thank you.

The rule book is there for a reason...whether or not it's easily comprehensible is another matter.

Succinctly:

Syllabus dancers may not wear costumes, although MOS dancers may. You may only dance two consecutive levels, so Gold and Novice, or Novice and Prechamp. MOS is a free event, no level restrictions. Adults may only dance one age category because it is the attractant category--the other ages dance up or down towards Adult.

Daphna

11-23-2009, 10:45 AM

Succinct is good. Thank you for doing that.

The registration form says, in regards to age levels, that:
"Competitors may enter the next higher age level (USA Dance Rulebook § 4.5.5.2.3)."
-- except that section does not seem to exist! :shock:

And in my particular case, while I have crossed the bridge into the Senior category, my partner has not yet. I believe you dance at the age level of the younger partner in this situation, so we as a couple would not be eligible to dance both Adult and Senior, correct?

I've also had the unfortunate experience of entering comps where they claimed to be following the Almighty Rulebook, and it was definitely not the case. Wanted some feedback from those who have danced the MAC.

Again, thank you.

Its actually 4.6.3 in the current rule book. Sorry about the confusion and I'll make sure that the information on the MAC website is corrected. :rolleyes:

You are correct, in order to dance Senior I both members of the couple must be 35 within the year (we go by birth year, not the actual birth day.)

We try to follow the rulebook pretty consistently :)

Joe

11-24-2009, 06:40 AM

In order to dance any event, both partners must be eligible to do so.

and123

11-26-2009, 10:56 PM

Looked for videos of the MAC 2009 on youtube, and found dancers in Silver and Gold Standard/Smooth wearing: gloves, scarves/floats, shiny fabric, and even saw a tailsuit.

Not purposely trying to be a PITA, just trying to understand what is allowed. For instance, I have a shiny satin practice skirt, but the rules seem to forbid this. I'd like to be able to use something I already have on hand rather than purchase something new for the event.

Mandicraft

11-27-2009, 12:31 AM

ChaChaMama

12-12-2009, 08:20 AM

Today is December 12th. 20 DAYS until regular registration ends! I know in a lot of people's minds, that's donkey's years, but remember that the holidays are in there, and the vast majority of you aren't going to want to do your registration on New Year's Eve.

Do it!!!
(I have a special investment in making sure the east coast NQEs have good attendance, as I doubt we'll make it to Nationals this year.)

Bailamosdance

12-12-2009, 08:51 AM

Hey Daphna, any word on the points database??

Daphna

12-12-2009, 09:08 AM

My source tells me that it should be up and running by the new year.

and123

12-12-2009, 09:34 AM

OK, time for another dumb question. I think it may have been alluded to before, but cannot find it.

So a couple must dance in a NQE in order to attend Nationals. But must the couple dance the same event(s) at the NQE as they potentially would at Nationals? If they compete in, say, only Latin at NQE, can they dance Rhythm, Standard, Smooth at Nationals?

19DancerBabyLin

12-12-2009, 10:04 AM

Nope, there are no correlations between what you can dance at Nationals compared to what you've danced at an NQE. You don't even have to be dancing at the same level... ie you can do Silver Standard at NQE and end up doing Bronze Rhythm at Nationals.

I don't really know what the reason for this is. My rationale is that NQEs are used as a "weeding out" process... i.e. if someone is a new competitor who doesn't understand the level system, and goes to a competition having registered for Novice when he really should have been dancing Bronze... helps make Nationals run smoother when everyone knows what they are doing.

Chris Stratton

12-12-2009, 10:16 AM

NonieS

12-12-2009, 02:02 PM

major bummer.... i will not be at MAC this year!!! I was really looking forward to hanging out and volunteering :(

Joe

12-13-2009, 10:18 AM

Por que?

NonieS

12-13-2009, 02:40 PM

flights.... :(

ChaChaMama

12-16-2009, 01:28 PM

Sixteen days to go.
Nudge those you know. Friends don't let
friends forget the MAC.

:)

Katarzyna

12-16-2009, 02:06 PM

champ registration looks really light

NonieS

12-16-2009, 02:08 PM

would the UK Open being held on the same weekend be a factor in that???

Katarzyna

12-16-2009, 02:14 PM

hmm not sure as you really can do both.. and usually not many us couples go to uk...
i need to get organized and register for Mac..

and123

12-16-2009, 02:27 PM

Waiting for partner to register w/USAdance.... *tappity*tappity*:rolleyes:

Katarzyna

12-16-2009, 02:46 PM

ohh that too need to get on USA Dance renewal too

Mandicraft

12-16-2009, 03:47 PM

would the UK Open being held on the same weekend be a factor in that???

It's not the same weekend, it doesn't start until the Tuesday after MAC....

NonieS

12-16-2009, 03:52 PM

It's not the same weekend, it doesn't start until the Tuesday after MAC....

well i've been hearing pple use that as an excuse LOL...

Mandicraft

12-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Sixteen days to go.
Nudge those you know. Friends don't let
friends forget the MAC.

:)

Have I told you lately that you're one of my favorite people in the world! :)

ChaChaMama

12-16-2009, 04:35 PM

Have I told you lately that you're one of my favorite people in the world! :)

Back atchya, girl! :)

Chris Stratton

12-16-2009, 06:16 PM

It's not the same weekend, it doesn't start until the Tuesday after MAC....

And nobody ever goes over early to acclimatize or take lessons (the latter because scheduling would be impossible)

Mandicraft

12-17-2009, 12:43 AM

And nobody ever goes over early to acclimatize or take lessons (the latter because scheduling would be impossible)

Yeah, I know some people that are going early for those reasons, but, I'm just sick of people saying it's the same weekend.

syncopationator

12-17-2009, 09:19 AM

Yeah, I know some people that are going early for those reasons, but, I'm just sick of people saying it's the same weekend.

its the same weekend :rolleyes:

sambanada

12-17-2009, 11:47 AM

Yeah, I know some people that are going early for those reasons, but, I'm just sick of people saying it's the same weekend.

It is same time and also there are other important ones in England right before.

sambanada

12-17-2009, 11:54 AM

Also, besides that there is important idsf comepetition right before Uk, flight to UK usually arrives on next day. One day you need to get used to it. Its not fair to say peple use it as excuse.

Mandicraft

12-17-2009, 12:25 PM

Also, besides that there is important idsf comepetition right before Uk, flight to UK usually arrives on next day. One day you need to get used to it. Its not fair to say peple use it as excuse.

Which IDSF comp, the only one I see on the calendar is in Byelorussia on the 17th and ones in Spain the weekend before? I never said people were using it as an excuse, I just said I don't like people telling me it's the same weekend as the MAC, because it's not. I completely understand people wanting to go over and get settled and ready for the comp, but don't tell me that it's the same weekend, say you're going over early to get ready for it...

sambanada

12-17-2009, 01:20 PM

Sunday, 17th January 2010
THE UNIVERSAL OPEN TO THE WORLD BALLROOM & LATIN TROPHIES 2010
Lakeside Country Club, Frimley , Surrey

Not everyone has a lot of money to travel often overxseas for comeptitions. When you are going to UK, you want to dance all possible events. This competition is on sunday. Most couples from US dance this event every year, if they go to UK open.

ChaChaMama

12-17-2009, 02:03 PM

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I think it is wonderful that some people want to go to England early.
I think it is wonderful that some people choose not to, or aren't going to the UK Open in the first place.

I do not think this is a topic worth arguing over, especially since Mandicraft was stating something that is simply a factual clarification, i.e., that the dates are not in direct conflict.

***
Getting back on topic...
15 days left to register for MAC!

And it looks like U of MD must have registered recently, b/c suddenly there are a boatload of MD entries!!! Yeah, Maryland!

Daphna

12-17-2009, 02:10 PM

I love our cheerleading squad :)

ChaChaMama

12-18-2009, 04:42 PM

It suddenly struck me that I had done

VIP packet--check
Registration--check
USA Dance renewal--check (not that it expires before MAC, but while it's on my mind)

...but had not reserved a hotel room!

Just reserved one, but had a slightly confusing conversation with reservations. The very nice woman I talked to seemed to indicate that the MAC block for Friday was sold out...but then she booked me at the $139/night rate for that night anyway.

So I don't know if it matters, but I thought I'd mention it.

waltzguy

12-18-2009, 07:12 PM

DP and I are not ready for MAC. We'll be lining up for a subsequent comp, however!

19DancerBabyLin

12-20-2009, 01:08 PM

I just got confirmation that my indentured servant services are being deployed for the whole weekend of MAC! Will be working the registration desk during the daytime on all 3 days, then I get to serve desserts to VIPs in the evenings! Everyone come say hi to me!!! Excited to meet all DFers, and I really don't wanna miss out saying hi to people I can't recognize without makeup! :D

syncopationator

12-20-2009, 08:46 PM

Sunday, 17th January 2010
THE UNIVERSAL OPEN TO THE WORLD BALLROOM & LATIN TROPHIES 2010
Lakeside Country Club, Frimley , Surrey

Why are you promoting another comp in this thread? This thread is about MAC. Start your own thread!

Daphna

12-20-2009, 08:58 PM

Register, register, register. The deadline is almost upon us and the earlier you all register the earlier Charlie and I get to put the program together and the fewer all nighters we'll have to pull. I'm too old for all nighters :(

PS - Thank you Lin for volunteering to be an indentured servant, many of my best friends are indentured servants to the cause of competitions.

sambagirl

12-20-2009, 11:02 PM

Does that make me your best friend? :)

Larinda McRaven

12-21-2009, 07:47 AM

Why are you promoting another comp in this thread? This thread is about MAC. Start your own thread!

thread started

Chris Stratton

12-21-2009, 08:25 AM

I think the other comp was mentioned only with regard to why some arent doing mac - given that its an ocean away probably any who would potentially enter it are already aware.

Daphna

12-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Does that make me your best friend? :)

Always :bouncy:

sambanada

12-21-2009, 04:53 PM

Why are you promoting another comp in this thread? This thread is about MAC. Start your own thread!

Please read the whole thread before asking this question.

dancerman

12-25-2009, 06:31 AM

Hey this is kind of self serving but I also try to be there for the dancers where possible. Last year I vended at this competition and am on the fence this year. It is a very difficult venue to get in and out of.
I would love some feedback from people as to whether they do much shopping at an event like this. I have to make a decision this weekend as to whether to attend and what to provide.
Feel free to reply or PM me.
Thanks.

Benjy

12-25-2009, 07:21 PM

Daphna

12-25-2009, 11:05 PM

There is still a week to go until the deadline, and registration can change a lot between now and then. Most people wait until the very last minute, and even after the very very last minute to register. So the final listing may be very different from what it currently is. Which means that people shouldn't be looking at the current listing to decide to dance at the MAC. Just sign up and all will be great.

Benjy

12-25-2009, 11:24 PM

Daphna

12-25-2009, 11:29 PM

Its just that the MAC is one of my babies, its the 20th anniversary and I want it to be a great comp, so I get a little defensive on its behalf :oops:

Benjy

12-25-2009, 11:55 PM

Its just that the MAC is one of my babies, its the 20th anniversary and I want it to be a great comp, so I get a little defensive on its behalf :oops:

Think positive! It's gonna be amazing, obviously.

White Chacha

12-26-2009, 08:34 AM

Champ latin is looking particularly weak. Last year's wasn't too strong either, but there were enough legit champ couples to at least make a semi of championship quality. This year even the final will have prechamp couples in it, it would seem.

Is it just my impression that the champ latin couples seem to procrastinate the most with their registration? Maybe it's because the champ standard dancers have more clothes to put on? ;-)

jjs914

12-26-2009, 10:41 AM

I'll be there regardless!

Benjy

12-26-2009, 11:00 AM

Is it just my impression that the champ latin couples seem to procrastinate the most with their registration? Maybe it's because the champ standard dancers have more clothes to put on? ;-)

In my experience latin dancers tend to be more disorganized than standard dancers... my first coach, who was an American and a ten-dancer, warned me about that... and I have found it to be largely true. Although I will note that my two current coaches are both Russian, and the latin coach is WAY more dependable than my standard coach, who once tried to book me on a) his wedding day, and b) Yom Kippur (he's Jewish and I am as well). It was a great day.

NonieS

12-26-2009, 11:07 AM

In my experience latin dancers tend to be more disorganized than standard dancers... my first coach, who was an American and a ten-dancer, warned me about that... and I have found it to be largely true. Although I will note that my two current coaches are both Russian, and the latin coach is WAY more dependable than my standard coach, who once tried to book me on a) his wedding day, and b) Yom Kippur (he's Jewish and I am as well). It was a great day.

i have noticed this too... of course we are speaking COMPLETELY generally here as I know several disorganized standard people and very organized latin people... but broadly speaking I have noticed this trend too.. even in pro showcases or interactions with judges (will not mention names). Again, COMPLETELY speaking on general terms. If this is not a sensitive topic, it would be interesting to branch off into its own thread and discuss why this seems to be the case.

Benjy

12-26-2009, 11:10 AM

i have noticed this too... of course we are speaking COMPLETELY generally here as I know several disorganized standard people and very organized latin people... but broadly speaking I have noticed this trend too.. even in pro showcases or interactions with judges (will not mention names). Again, COMPLETELY speaking on general terms. If this is not a sensitive topic, it would be interesting to branch off into its own thread and discuss why this seems to be the case.

Go ahead... I'd be willing to participate.

and123

12-27-2009, 03:09 PM

DEADLINE?
Is it Dec 29 or Dec 31?
Online form says Dec 29. Mail-in form says Dec 31.
Having great difficulty contacting my partner who is currently overseas.

Mandicraft

12-27-2009, 04:26 PM

DEADLINE?
Is it Dec 29 or Dec 31?
Online form says Dec 29. Mail-in form says Dec 31.
Having great difficulty contacting my partner who is currently overseas.

December 31st

Terpsichorean Clod

12-27-2009, 07:15 PM

If this is not a sensitive topic, it would be interesting to branch off into its own thread and discuss why this seems to be the case.
Done. :) http://danceforums.com/showthread.php?t=35165

Merrylegs

12-27-2009, 07:53 PM

Done. :) http://danceforums.com/showthread.php?t=35165

Oh, that's too bad. I am a bit troubled by the ethnic generalizations, frankly.

Daphna

12-29-2009, 02:20 PM

Two, two, two more days to go before the deadline. Get those entries in! You know who you are, I even spoke to a few of you last night. What are you waiting for?

Meagan

12-29-2009, 04:37 PM

Registered :p:p:p

Not that I wouldn't have been there to volunteer anyhow ;)

and123

12-29-2009, 07:08 PM

Mailed mine today. I've only been hounding my partner about it constantly for oh, the past MONTH :rolleyes:

Mandicraft

12-30-2009, 03:46 PM

Registered :p

Not that I wouldn't have been there to volunteer anyhow ;)

Yes, you will most definitely be hanging out/volunteering with me on-deck during Junior MAC!! :)

I'm excited to see you back out on the dance floor competing!! :)

Meagan

12-31-2009, 03:04 PM

I'm excited to see you back out on the dance floor competing!! :)

I'm looking forward to it~I've never danced on Saturday night before :shock: gonna be interesting hehe

And I wouldn't dream of spending the Junior MAC with anyone but you ;)

Daphna

12-31-2009, 06:09 PM

We love people like you.

syi

01-02-2010, 12:25 PM

Historically, does anyone know around when Adult Latin starts on Friday? I know the session starts at 3:30 pm but Adult Latin is listed third so I think it starts a bit later unless they interleave it with the Youth Standard and Adult Smooth heats. Just trying to figure out the best time to arrive in NYC.

Daphna

01-02-2010, 07:38 PM

The actual schedule should be out later this week.

ChaChaMama

01-03-2010, 11:50 AM

If we are talking adult championship latin, in 2009,
10:10--quarter-final
10:51--semi-final
11:30--final.

If you are looking for the novice or pre-champ, I can get you that info from last year too.

That in no way necessarily means that this year will be the same, though I will say that I also looked at the 2007 program insert, and adult championship latin also started at 10:10 with a quarter-final then. So while I would plan to get there plenty early, I think it would probably be safe to say that champ won't start at 3:30.

ETA: Just went on the MAC site, and both Champ Latin and Champ Standard look like they have 25 registrants a piece. So is that a 1st round or QF situation?

Historically, does anyone know around when Adult Latin starts on Friday? I know the session starts at 3:30 pm but Adult Latin is listed third so I think it starts a bit later unless they interleave it with the Youth Standard and Adult Smooth heats. Just trying to figure out the best time to arrive in NYC.

sambanada

01-03-2010, 02:05 PM

I can't wait to come watch. Will tickets be sold at the door?

j_alexandra

01-03-2010, 03:15 PM

I can't wait to come watch. Will tickets be sold at the door?

I sure hope so -- just in case I'm home and can come watch.

Daphna

01-03-2010, 04:28 PM

Tickets will be sold at the door, but there have been times when we were sold out and couldn't sell anymore. So if possible, I'd get tickets in advance and then pick them up at the will call desk.

syi

01-03-2010, 10:32 PM

Thanks ChaChaMama! If you remember the start time for pre-champ that'll be great. I'll be doing that and champ this year. I was planning to get there at 2-ish but might consider a little later if champ started at 10pm. Wow, that's a lot later than I thought!

If we are talking adult championship latin, in 2009,
10:10--quarter-final
10:51--semi-final
11:30--final.

If you are looking for the novice or pre-champ, I can get you that info from last year too.

That in no way necessarily means that this year will be the same, though I will say that I also looked at the 2007 program insert, and adult championship latin also started at 10:10 with a quarter-final then. So while I would plan to get there plenty early, I think it would probably be safe to say that champ won't start at 3:30.

ETA: Just went on the MAC site, and both Champ Latin and Champ Standard look like they have 25 registrants a piece. So is that a 1st round or QF situation?

Ithink

01-04-2010, 10:57 AM

Ummm, there are 39 couples registered for pre-champ standard! Are you freaking kidding me, lol?! Is this some kind of a record?!??!

I can already feel the pain...:)

and123

01-04-2010, 12:08 PM

Are Novice/Pre-Champ/Champ Standard events interleaved? Then it looks like Senior Latin, then MOS Standard (or is the order on the schedule not indicative of what will be danced when)?

"Pain" = lots of rounds, or crowded heats? :cool:

Daphna

01-04-2010, 12:34 PM

The schedule has not been set yet, will be working on it later tonight and should be posted by tomorrow or Wed at the very latest.

Ithink

01-04-2010, 01:03 PM

"Pain" = lots of rounds, or crowded heats? :cool:

Well, hopefully the organizers of MAC know better than to put crowded heats on the floor. I am thinking with 39 couples, they should have at least 3 heats (4 would be nicer:)) if everyone shows up... The floor in that ballroom isn't huge.

I meant the pain of multiple rounds;)

Daphna

01-04-2010, 01:48 PM

No, this year we are trying something new, all 39 couples are on the floor at the same time and the last couple standing wins :bkick:

SDsalsaguy

01-04-2010, 01:52 PM

No, this year we are trying something new, all 39 couples are on the floor at the same time and the last couple standing wins :bkick:
What's going to be the name of this new event? Slug-fest Standard? Battle-Ballroom? :twisted:

and123

01-04-2010, 02:03 PM

OK then, I'm sewing lead weights into my floats :cool:

Daphna

01-04-2010, 02:42 PM

Iron Dancer?

cjbarnes

01-04-2010, 03:30 PM

I am excited about my 2nd year at the MAC, I am only in syllabus dancing, but love the competition and spending the weekend in NYC. Want to thank the organizers for doing such a solid job with the competition last year, and excited to see what appears to be a larger number of competitors this year.

Kudos!

ChaChaMama

01-04-2010, 04:58 PM

MYLNYU

01-04-2010, 05:31 PM

I'd love to know the masters of syllabus and novice Latin schedule as well. If you have last year's schedule, would you be able to send the times to me? Thanks.

ChaChaMama

01-04-2010, 05:52 PM

Not a problem!

Masters of syllabus latin 2009:
3:36--quarter-final
4:00--semi-final
4:17--final

Novice latin 2009:
6:59--quarter-final
8:16--semi-final
9:19--final

Glad my pack-rat ways come in handy for something. (I have the programs back to 2006 in a file.)

Photos shot by CCP (my spouse) of those same years:

MAC 2009:
http://www.pbase.com/anc/mac09

MAC 2008:
http://www.pbase.com/anc/mac08

MAC 2007:
http://www.pbase.com/anc/mac07

MAC 2006 (not many--I think this might have been the year CCP was sick and we scratched):
http://www.pbase.com/anc/mac06

TinyDancer109

01-04-2010, 06:50 PM

CCM, ur too funny! =)

ChaChaMama

01-04-2010, 07:33 PM

CCM, ur too funny! =)

;)

I aim to amuse.

and123

01-04-2010, 09:21 PM

ah, so about 1 hr between rounds.
Enough time for bathroom breaks :cool:

Joe

01-05-2010, 06:31 AM

The floor in that ballroom isn't huge.
IIRC, it's a standard 40x80 floor...

Ithink

01-05-2010, 09:15 AM

"Standard" doesn't mean unusually big to me where abnormal heat rules would apply. For example, Holiday Classic in Vegas's floor is VERY long and is bigger than a "standard" floor so it could take more than a semi-final's worth of couples. A "standard" floor cannot, IMO. MAC's floor cannot.

Joe

01-06-2010, 06:34 AM

Well maybe you're just spoiled going to all those comps on the sprawling West Coast. :p

Ithink

01-06-2010, 08:26 AM

I guess I am;) Actually, a long floor like Holiday and, to an even greater extent, Blackpool when they are both a fairly normal width, can be quite disorienting... But it does accomodate a lot more couples!

Casayoto

01-07-2010, 01:51 PM

Any word on when the schedule will be posted?

Daphna

01-07-2010, 04:53 PM

As soon as possible, we were hopeful that it would be posted by today, but it looks like it won't be up until tomorrow. Sorry about the delay.

Daphna

01-07-2010, 05:36 PM

As everyone reading this thread knows, the MAC is almost upon us and its looking to be one of the biggest MACs ever. This would be a good time to buy those VIP tickets and guarantee prime seating plus of course being served bon bons and other goodies. There are also 2 row reserved seats still available. Please go to the website www.nyusadance.org and then follow the links to the MAC to reserve your seat. See you all soon.

and123

01-07-2010, 10:04 PM

looks like times are listed now :applause:

Mandicraft

01-08-2010, 10:34 AM

The detailed schedule can be found here: http://bit.ly/MACSchedule

Please remember to be ready 30 minutes in advanced or that mean deck captain might get mad at you...lol

and123

01-08-2010, 10:45 AM

um, might want to fix the dates or people might show up a day early....

Mandicraft

01-08-2010, 10:48 AM

um, might want to fix the dates or people might show up a day early....

lol...good catch. Apparently we forgot to change the dates from last year! :) That will be fixed soon.

Mandicraft

01-08-2010, 10:57 AM

um, might want to fix the dates or people might show up a day early....

All fixed now! :)

jjs914

01-08-2010, 12:06 PM

I might need to take a nap so that I can be awake for the champ smooth final! Lol.

RIdancer82

01-08-2010, 07:48 PM

Does anyone know if the general admission spectator tickets for Saturday night are expected to sell out or not? I'll be going with a couple friends to watch and one of them wants to know if it will be safe to buy her ticket at the door or earlier in the day.

Daphna

01-08-2010, 11:35 PM

We expect to have both Friday and Saturday night tickets available at the door. However, there have been years when we sold out so its always a good idea to buy in advance.

and123

01-10-2010, 10:56 PM

directions link is broken. I think this is correct:
http://mcstudios.com/about-mc-studios/contact-mc-studio.php

Purl

01-11-2010, 07:24 AM

Good day,
A long-time lurker coming out with the question for all you knowledgable folks :)
My son is dancing in MAC for the first time (he is 9, so , hopefully, not the last) His heat has been listed on the schedule at 4:43PM.It was listed with the same time under the entries on o2cm as well. However today it started coming up with 11PM heat time on o2cm and still the same time on the schedule.
I hope it is a mistake because I cannot imagine having Pre-teen II bronze dancing after Jr. champ round...For whatever reason, only his age group in Bronze and silver is affected..I know there is always somebody here who knows the answer, thanks in advance :p

scotttocs

01-11-2010, 09:38 AM

Thank you!

Didn't realize they'd re-arranged their site.

directions link is broken. I think this is correct:
http://mcstudios.com/about-mc-studios/contact-mc-studio.php

TinyDancer109

01-11-2010, 10:42 AM

Does anyone know what dress vendors will be there? And if they will still be there sunday afternoon/night?

Daphna

01-11-2010, 10:53 AM

Daphna

01-11-2010, 10:55 AM

Does anyone know what dress vendors will be there? And if they will still be there sunday afternoon/night?

Prue Elegance will be there, not sure what time they plan on packing up, usually they don't pack up until Sunday late afternoon.

TinyDancer109

01-11-2010, 10:57 AM

Thanks Daphna! :)

Purl

01-11-2010, 11:02 AM

Thanks, Daphna :p

latingal

01-11-2010, 12:18 PM

Welcome to DF Purl - well at least out of lurkdom! We hope you'll stick around and join us in our discussions!

Daphna

01-11-2010, 12:41 PM

You're welcome, the MAC committee aims to please :)

IntlLatinChic

01-12-2010, 04:17 AM

Oh, bummer about champ latin starting at 1/4 instead of 1/8 final...so many great dancers (half) cut the first round. Everyone enjoys watching the champ rounds at night...why not prolong it by making it a 1/8 round instead ;)

Daphna

01-12-2010, 05:58 AM

Time, time, time....., but it 'may, emphasis on the 'may' end up with an 1/8 round if a few more people sign up.

Bailamosdance

01-12-2010, 06:40 AM

Time, time, time....., but it 'may, emphasis on the 'may' end up with an 1/8 round if a few more people sign up.

I thought registration was closed?

Ithink

01-12-2010, 06:53 AM

The schedule looks quite daunting:( There is a two-hour break between PC Standard 1/8th of final and quarterfinal and between the quarter and semi and then an hour in between semi and final... Please tell me that you will have the callbacks available early so people know their fate and don't have to wait for hours to find out!

Also, please consider running the Champ quarterfinal earlier so those of us doing both PC and C don't have to drop it. As it stands now there is an hour and a half break between PC 1/4 and C1/4 but only one event separates C1/4 and PC1/2:(

I know it's likely this schedule was a result of a lot of planning so if it has to stay, I understand. But it doesn't hurt to inquire, right?:)

jjs914

01-12-2010, 08:55 AM

Last year, I think callbacks were on the screen almost immediately after we walked off the floor after our smooth semi. That was convenient!

Egoist

01-12-2010, 09:03 AM

The schedule looks quite daunting:( There is a two-hour break between PC Standard 1/8th of final and quarterfinal and between the quarter and semi and then an hour in between semi and final... Please tell me that you will have the callbacks available early so people know their fate and don't have to wait for hours to find out!

Adding to that, how committed are the organizers to running the comp as scheduled? I am hoping PC standard dancers that expect to make the first cut will hot have to remain in costume in the ballroom for 2 hours in case someone decides to run the next round significantly ahead of schedule.

Daphna

01-12-2010, 10:20 AM

The call backs will be available almost immediately, so those couples who didn't make the next round :( will be able to change out of their costumes and not wait in wet and sweaty clothes for 2 hours.:applause: We will be running the schedule as close to the posted times as possible but remember that you need to be in the ballroom ready to dance a 1/2 hour prior to the posted time. We will not run an event more than a 1/2 hour early.

We really tried to take into consideration everyone's schedule of dancing, however, with so many people dancing multiple events, multiple styles and multiple age levels it was impossible to make the perfect schedule and still be done before 3am.

If there are any significant changes to the schedule prior to Friday, we'll let you all know.

Egoist

01-12-2010, 11:25 AM

We will be running the schedule as close to the posted times as possible but remember that you need to be in the ballroom ready to dance a 1/2 hour prior to the posted time. We will not run an event more than a 1/2 hour early.

I see that warning in all competitions but I believe that it only applies to the first round of your event and not to subsequent rounds (usually the subsequent round times are not posted). Your post above, however, leads me to believe differently, i.e. that NONE of the rounds for ANY event will be run more than 1/2 hour ahead of the scheduled time.

I appreciate how hard it is to schedule the comp and make everyone happy so props to the scheduling team.

Daphna

01-12-2010, 12:44 PM

Correct, none of the rounds for any event will be run more than 1/2 hour ahead of schedule.

IntlLatinChic

01-12-2010, 02:36 PM

Could more couples still register even after the deadline? for champ latin..

Merrylegs

01-12-2010, 05:46 PM

Good luck to everybody competing! Have fun!!

Meagan

01-12-2010, 10:48 PM

Could more couples still register even after the deadline? for champ latin..

Can't hurt to ask :) particularly if it doesnt require further rounds (& screw with the already tight schedule)...sooner the better though I'd think (may not want to wait til Daphna signs back on even;);))

Daphna

01-13-2010, 10:33 AM

Very cute Megan, your best bet is to ask Rob at registrar@nyusadance.org. If it adds a round or at this point even an additional 'flight' then the answer is probably not, but since I'm not sure where we currently stand, (other than it being a very very long day & night) I'd ask Rob.

New in NY

01-13-2010, 04:11 PM

If I purchase 2nd row tickets for the Saturday matinee session but don't arrive until the afternoon, does anyone know if I am guaranteed a seat? Thanks. Edit: Never mind, I see only general admission is offered for the afternoon session.

jjs914

01-14-2010, 08:39 AM

Currently wishing I was having my hair done for MAC...I hate doing it myself. Lol. :rolleyes:

Mandicraft

01-14-2010, 08:52 AM

Just over a day until the MAC starts! The scholarship packets are starting to come together...last minute details are being taken care of with both the Vendors & Judges....the floor goes down tonight...gotta love it when a comp comes together. However, we do still need your help with one thing....volunteers, we're a little short on the volunteer side of things and could really use everyone's help, plus it gets you in free to see all the great dancing.

If you can help us out, please email mac_volunteer@nyusadance.org with your Name, Email, Phone Number and when you can work.

See you at the MAC!

and123

01-14-2010, 10:46 AM

is there a practice/warm-up area?

Mandicraft

01-14-2010, 10:49 AM

is there a practice/warm-up area?

Yes, there is a small one on the opposite side of the ballroom from the stage.

Lorelei

01-14-2010, 10:51 AM

An email went out from NYUSADance this morning, saying this:

"A practice floor will be made available at the MAC to competitors. However, if anyone is looking for extra practice space, off premises, Basic Ballroom is one block directly north of the Manhattan Center, and the studio has kindly agreed to reduce floor fees for anyone competing at MAC. If you would like to practice there, on their spacious brand new floor, present your competitor number and your floor fee will be just $10 per couple per hour (regularly $14 per couple per hour). Thanks, Basic Ballroom!"

Casayoto

01-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Yay MAC! Any DF'ers that want to, come say hi. I'm doing Novice and MOS latin tomorrow, and Gold latin on Saturday.

ChaChaMama

01-14-2010, 06:46 PM

Does anyone have the inside scoop about whether the VIP area will have assigned seats like it has the past year or two or open seating?

If the seats are assigned, CCP would love to be at the end of the seats for photography purposes.

Mandicraft

01-15-2010, 01:21 AM

sambanada

01-15-2010, 07:29 AM

Good Luck everyone!

ChaChaMama

01-15-2010, 07:42 AM

Don't worry hun....Daphna and I've got you covered :)

Thank you!!!

A happy husband makes for a much better weekend for me.

Ithink

01-15-2010, 08:36 AM

And when CCP is happy, we all end up happy as well;) Especially after he posts his photos!

and123

01-15-2010, 10:16 AM

is there a secret hand signal to get him to take photos of us? :p

ChaChaMama

01-15-2010, 01:09 PM

is there a secret hand signal to get him to take photos of us? :p

Your name would be helpful. ;) Oh, and you can't be in the same session we are, for obvious reasons.

We are temporarily in NJ, but leave for NY in about 15-20 mins, so PM fast, b/c I won't necessarily have a way to check DF from NYC. Or introduce yourself.

and123

01-15-2010, 02:43 PM

:oops: had to go to a meeting. Well, if I see a guy with a camera at the end of a row, I'll say *psssst.... and123* or *DF* as I dance by :rolleyes:. Beginning of the Saturday evening session, assuming we make it.

NonieS

01-15-2010, 05:10 PM

Good luck everyone!!! Super bummed I am missing it :(

GJB

01-15-2010, 06:51 PM

Ok, who's got results?

Just kidding. I know it's about five hours too early for results : )

I'll be there spectating tomorrow night.

sambanada

01-16-2010, 02:01 PM

http://www.o2cm.com/

njdancegirl

01-16-2010, 04:52 PM

Woo! Hoo! Go Tal and Vlada! Love watching them...happy for their success.

White Chacha

01-16-2010, 08:03 PM

What's up with the tiny showing in adult champ smooth?

sambanada

01-16-2010, 08:10 PM

I was thinking the same thing.

BallandChange

01-17-2010, 06:53 AM

Wow, the invigilator was seemed to be strict during the syllabus standard events. Was it this way in the rest of the syllabus events?

dlgodud

01-17-2010, 07:01 AM

Yay! Jason and Patrycja!!!1:banana:

White Chacha

01-17-2010, 07:52 AM

Wow, the invigilator was seemed to be strict during the syllabus standard events. Was it this way in the rest of the syllabus events?

When there's invigilation, International style gets it. American style can be difficult to invigilate because of the number of different syllabi. In International, comps tend to specify only ISTD.

kimV6

01-17-2010, 04:53 PM

does anyone know the artists/where i can find the tango songs that were played for the adult champ standard semi and final?

edit: answered my own question. on ultimate ballroom album 12. congrats to everyone who competed this weekend though!

Larinda McRaven

01-17-2010, 07:22 PM

What's up with the tiny showing in adult champ smooth?

If MIT came it would have been bigger... ;)

jjs914

01-17-2010, 07:56 PM

What's up with the tiny showing in adult champ smooth?

:confused:

and123

01-17-2010, 09:09 PM

I assume he means it was a straight final, and some couples scratched.

p.s. congrats! :banana:

Larinda McRaven

01-17-2010, 09:23 PM

It wasn't an insult to you or those that were there... simply that there could be so many more...

ChaChaMama

01-17-2010, 11:24 PM

The MAC was 31 flavors of AWESOME!!!

Thanks to all the people who helped to make it so!

Great dancing.
Great organization.
Great view from our VIP seats! ;)
Great opportunity to see DFers in action: dancing, judging, volunteering, socializing, having a great time.
Lots of great musical selections!
[Though I must say I was surprised that there is a foxtrot version of the Soft Cell song "Tainted Love."]
Some awesome surprises, like Championship Latin starting from a first round! Got to see some couples I wasn't expecting to see in Youth Latin too.

Happy 20th, MAC! Hope there will be MANY more!

syncopationator

01-17-2010, 11:35 PM

Awesome comp! Good to see several of the DFers again.

Joe

01-18-2010, 06:34 AM

[Though I must say I was surprised that there is a foxtrot version of the Soft Cell song "Tainted Love."]
Did you get to hear the "Heart of Glass" quickstep? :)

White Chacha

01-18-2010, 08:24 AM

Did you get to hear the "Heart of Glass" quickstep? :)

Ew. And the tainted love FT's been on the circuit for almost two years now.

White Chacha

01-18-2010, 08:27 AM

I assume he means it was a straight final, and some couples scratched.

p.s. congrats! :banana:

I'm just living vicariously through the o2cm results pages. But I've heard from some that the after midnight friday scheduling of the event was really problematic for those who had jobs not in NY to work on Friday.

jjs914

01-18-2010, 08:41 AM

Oh yeah, I know. That was a sad question mark because we always want to know where everyone else is too! Wishing there had been more awesome people to dance with. But I did hear from others that they just couldn't stick around so late.

New in NY

01-18-2010, 09:02 AM

This was our first comp experience (as spectators). We attended the last half of the Saturday afternoon session and the first half of the Saturday evening session. Our observations as first-timers:
Great dancing at all levels! Congratulations to all of the participants.
Nothing to compare it with, but everything seemed well organized and the atmosphere was more friendly than we had somehow expected it to be. I overheard some of the college kids describing the team match as the best time ever.
Nature being what it is, I was prepared for the contrast in athleticism between the adult and senior groups, but I would have expected the adult group to be at peak form. However, it was really some of the youth competitors who took my breath away. Need to sign up the kids for lessons right now!
Very surprised at the frequency of collisions among dancers at the highest levels. Is this common? I presume the floorcraft is factored into the rankings.
Thanks to all of the dancers and organizers for a wonderful time.

SpinTurn

01-18-2010, 09:41 AM

Congrats to all the organizers, volunteers and officials at the 2010 MAC for a job well done! We attended the MAC for the first time this year -- as spectators Friday night and as competitors (syllabus standard) on Saturday. We really enjoyed the weekend! Everyone was friendly and helpful and the venue was absolutely spectacular!

The only thing that could have made it better for us (other than dancing better ;-)) would have been to have a video vendor at the comp (we really count on having our 'game film' for review). Next time we'll bring our own camera, 'cause we'll definitely be back!

Again, thanks for all the hard work that went into making it a great weekend!!!

Chris Stratton

01-18-2010, 10:17 AM

Its often hard to get a video vendor at a comp without granting them exclusivity, and private video is a rather treasured part of usa dance comps for many couples, so do bring your camera next time.

Meagan

01-18-2010, 11:38 AM

I overheard some of the college kids describing the team match as the best time ever.

:p:p:p yay!! hahaha

Great seeing so many of you!! And congrats for so many good DF results!

sambanada

01-18-2010, 03:11 PM

Enjoyed it

rinachick

01-18-2010, 03:40 PM

When there's invigilation, International style gets it. American style can be difficult to invigilate because of the number of different syllabi. In International, comps tend to specify only ISTD.

My dp and I got invigilated in syllabus American silver rhythm, even though we've never been told at any other competition that the moves weren't silver. We did sliding doors in rumba without hand-hold, and also I did a fan kick instead of a low ronde in another part (apparently, my leg went "too high" for silver). Luckily, they were both an easy fix.

Larinda McRaven

01-18-2010, 03:58 PM

My dp and I got invigilated in syllabus American silver rhythm, even though we've never been told at any other competition that the moves weren't silver. We did sliding doors in rumba without hand-hold, and also I did a fan kick instead of a low ronde in another part (apparently, my leg went "too high" for silver). Luckily, they were both an easy fix.

Have you done many non-collegiate comps?

rinachick

01-18-2010, 04:08 PM

Have you done many non-collegiate comps?

Not in Am/Am rhythm. I've definitely seen people get called out on moves at the collegiate comps though. But, like I said, wasn't a big deal, I was just kinda surprised that those moves were "illegal." Had a great time at the comp...very well run and organized. Congrats MAC organizers!

19DancerBabyLin

01-18-2010, 06:18 PM

Ugh it was not fun having to give my presentation at our lab meeting this morning after only 3 hrs of sleep on Fri and Sat each, and a quick nap on the bus ride home on Sun... (rest of Sun night was spent working on said presentation). Not super-volunteering again next yr! (I say that now, but we all know I'll be back... haha I dunno whether to laugh or cry at that)

Some highlights of the weekend for me:

working the VIP section and starting a DF cheering section with CCM for ithink and egoist, katarzyna (and alex), and of course our favorite male champ 10-dancer ;-)
being bummed initially at not being able to compete head-to-head with syncopationator, then being relieved moments later for not having done that so I can pretend I wouldn't have gotten my butt kicked by him
seeing Mandicraft and Meagan buried waist deep in yelling and screaming junior MAC competitors
feeling my jaw drop watching 2 junior II champ latin girls do their thing... I need lessons from them

Yay!!! Glad that my first MAC experience was MAC's 20th birthday!! Many anniversaries for us to celebrate together!

Bummed I didn't get to meet all you other DFers who were there. Why didn't we have a DF meetup??!!

sambagirl

01-18-2010, 07:10 PM

Well at least you met me! Thanks for introducing yourself, and I'm glad you hear you had a great time (lack of sleep notwithstanding).

DancinDrea19

01-18-2010, 09:45 PM

Casayoto

01-18-2010, 10:59 PM

Ugh. Missing a memory card from the video camera I used most of the weekend. Did anyone happen to find a homeless memory card? If anyone found it, I'll buy them a new card to replace it, I just want the video from it.

syncopationator

01-19-2010, 09:09 AM

being bummed initially at not being able to compete head-to-head with syncopationator, then being relieved moments later for not having done that so I can pretend I wouldn't have gotten my butt kicked by him

:lol:

Mandicraft

01-19-2010, 09:46 AM

Well the 20th Anniversary is in the history books now and after 16 hours of sleep on Monday and another 5 or so last night, I'm starting to feel human again....

It was a really great year at the MAC. I'm proud to say that we raised enough money to give out over $10,000 in scholarships, we had more than 1000 competitors and had what I think was the largest (and craziest) Junior MAC ever.

I hope everyone that attended really enjoyed themselves and to those that couldn't we really hope to see you next year.

If anyone has any suggestions, comments or ideas for improvements, we would love to hear them. I know a lot of people have been posting on here and I love hearing how much everyone enjoyed the event, but if there is something you would like to let us know about and don't want to post it here, please feel free to PM me!

Ithink

01-19-2010, 10:03 AM

The only thing that was difficult as a competitor was having to wait for almost two hours between rounds, as I think I mentioned in this thread before when the schedule became available. One hour between the semi and the final was OK, but the two hours between the previous two cuts was a bit painful, in several respects. You get stiff and, even though it was warm in the ballroom, your body gets "cold" and the round following become more painful than necessary:(

I suppose that's how it has to be when the event is so large and there are so many heats but you did ask for suggestions/comments:)

VTDancer

01-19-2010, 10:42 AM

Maybe I am the only one who does not know this, but can someone tell me who the photographer was (they had a setup for viewing on the balcony) and possibly a link to their site.

Thanks.

Mandicraft

01-19-2010, 10:45 AM

Maybe I am the only one who does not know this, but can someone tell me who the photographer was (they had a setup for viewing on the balcony) and possibly a link to their site.

Thanks.

Igor Ofenbakh

http://www.ofenbakh.com/

Ithink

01-19-2010, 10:45 AM

I think you mean Igor Ofenbach; I think he shot a lot during the Saturday eve session (the only one I attended). Not sure what his website is but if you go to nyusadance.org there may be a link to it there...

kathyt cupcake

01-19-2010, 11:42 AM

Wow, the invigilator was seemed to be strict during the syllabus standard events. Was it this way in the rest of the syllabus events?

Syllabus latin was invigilated during semis/finals and YC announced during awards that placements had been affected by this.

I volunteered Friday doing some set up and run around, saw CCM+CCP on the VIP stage, had a rough round of standard on Saturday, and I think the highlight of the weekend was during team match watching the 10 dance junior couple (from the Manhattan Ballroom (Manhattan Dance?) team) doing open quickstep with the lead blindfolded (yes there were other couples on the floor).

Ithink

01-19-2010, 11:44 AM

kathyt: that was so fun to watch! My partner and I walked into the ballroom after a 5-hour bus ride to NYC and were instantly de-stressed by watching the team match and especially the aforementioned blindfolded quickstep. There were so many close calls but that couple just totally lucked out into getting around the floor unscathed!

middy

01-19-2010, 11:57 AM

I missed this blindfolded quickstep. It sounded amazing! Any chance it's on video somewhere already?

New in NY

01-19-2010, 12:06 PM

I think the highlight of the weekend was during team match watching the 10 dance junior couple (from the Manhattan Ballroom (Manhattan Dance?) team) doing open quickstep with the lead blindfolded (yes there were other couples on the floor).
Yes, they are one of the junior couples I was referring to earlier as being incredibly inspiring. We saw them dance a few times and they are both dynamite dancers. I am sure someone must know their names -- ???

Mandicraft

01-19-2010, 12:21 PM

I missed this blindfolded quickstep. It sounded amazing! Any chance it's on video somewhere already?

I've seen pictures of it, but no video as of yet. The team match was quite wonderful! I also really enjoyed watching Austin and Gabi do the Cha, lead/follow without touching & only using the bandana as their connection point.

Mandicraft

01-19-2010, 01:01 PM

Yes, they are one of the junior couples I was referring to earlier as being incredibly inspiring. We saw them dance a few times and they are both dynamite dancers. I am sure someone must know their names -- ???

Ptryk Ploszaj & Anna Kaczmarski

Meagan

01-19-2010, 02:23 PM

Very happy to hear so many good comments about the team match :D

Along the lines of Mandicraft's earlier post if anyone has any crazy, kooky ideas they'd like to see in the team match next year pleeeease PM me!!! It gets difficult to come up with new things every year and try not to repeat ;)

My highlights of the weekend:

:p Watching a certain DFers acting performance in the Team Match!
:p Watching the Junior 2 Champ Latin finals on Sunday and not just because it was the end of my On Deck shift haha but because the winners provided some of the most inspired dancing I saw all weekend!!

New in NY

01-19-2010, 02:34 PM

Ptryk Ploszaj & Anna Kaczmarski
Thanks!

scotttocs

01-19-2010, 02:36 PM

Very surprised at the frequency of collisions among dancers at the highest levels. Is this common? I presume the floorcraft is factored into the rankings.

Unfortunately, collisions do sometimes happen, even with the best of the best. You'd have to talk to judges for the official word on how they mark (some thread exists on that) but floorcraft is part of the package.

Thanks to all of the dancers and organizers for a wonderful time.

Thank you for coming!

Casayoto

01-19-2010, 03:50 PM

Meagan, do you know if anyone taped the team match? I would love to see it.

Meagan

01-19-2010, 04:16 PM

As far as I know noone officially taped it (the camera that was supposed to be taping at that time for MAC committee purposes was out of batteries)...

As far as unofficially I'm sure someone taped at least parts of it although I don't know if anyone had quite as good of a view as I did ;)

I'll definitely be keeping my eye out though so I'll let you all know if one pops up!

Joe

01-20-2010, 06:45 AM

Now, what would be REALLY impressive is if the follow was also blindfolded...

jjs914

01-20-2010, 08:00 AM

Interesting? Or a trainwreck??? :p

Sounds like the team match was something! Wish I had seen it!

ChaChaMama

01-20-2010, 08:40 AM

It was SO much fun! I was there with a non-dance friend, and she enjoyed it immensely too.

jjs914

01-20-2010, 11:44 AM

Ha...feeling seriously left out now for not seeing it. ;)

But the parts I did see (Friday and Saturday night) were great.

Meagan

01-20-2010, 01:18 PM

Ha...feeling seriously left out now for not seeing it. ;)

Next year JJS I'll expect to see a team registered with you as team captain ;-);-)

jjs914

01-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Hahahahaha...I'll put it on my list of things to do!

Casayoto

01-20-2010, 10:48 PM

Memory card found!! Yay!

scotttocs

01-21-2010, 08:48 AM

Memory card found!! Yay!

Great News!!

SDsalsaguy

01-21-2010, 10:42 AM

Memory card found!! Yay!
Excellent!

Ithink

01-21-2010, 10:54 AM

Speaking of memory cards: is anyone aware of any photos surfacing around the internet yet? I saw some posted on Facebook but maybe there are more? I don't really know where to look. Any hints:)?

Mandicraft

01-21-2010, 11:29 AM

Speaking of memory cards: is anyone aware of any photos surfacing around the internet yet? I saw some posted on Facebook but maybe there are more? I don't really know where to look. Any hints:)?

I've seen three or four people with big sets of albums up on Facebook. Igor should have his up sometime soon (http://www.ofenbakh.com). We also had two other photographers doing some documenting for us and once they are ready we will let everyone know where to find their pictures can be viewed. Other than that, I think it's just a matter of hunting around on Facebook.

Meagan

01-21-2010, 11:34 AM

As Amanda already said there are at least two photographers that were working on MAC photos that are currently editing and all that...so their photos should be available soon (and not just on facebook)

There is at least one other photographer (you know the ones with the big fancy cameras haha) who was there for the evening sessions that will have photos up relatively soon and they should be on a public site (if they are I'll post link when that happens)

There are at least two large groups of photos (with good cameras haha) that have gone up on facebook that I can think of (one of those belonging to a previous partner of mine ;)) but I don't want to post their names so I guess PM me if you want to try and friend them?

Ithink

01-21-2010, 11:37 AM

I think I've already seen the two large groups of photos; I may even have been friended by that former partner of yours;) I guess I'll wait for the other info as you guys get it, thanks!

ChaChaMama

01-21-2010, 12:20 PM

Meagan

01-21-2010, 12:33 PM

Yes it was the unstated and obvious part of my post that we're ALL waiting for CCP's photos :) :)

scotttocs

01-22-2010, 11:11 PM

I know we all await CCPs MAC photos...

However, on that note - if anyone has photos or videos online that we can link to from the official MAC site, I'd love to create a page linking them.

(Any other comments on the MAC web-site, please feel free to PM me with anything and everything)

Lorelei

01-23-2010, 10:57 AM

Partner found black sportsbag At MAC-- if u r missing a bag please pm me

NonieS

01-24-2010, 06:57 PM

I know my spousal unit took a bunch of you, but he has some steps to do before they go up. (Something happened to his photo processing software and he needs to restore the programs to how they are supposed to be.) So it may not be until February, as he has some work deadlines before then. But some things in life are worth waiting for! ;)

Ahhhhh... Is this why there are no pix up from Ohio either? I was beginning to worry that CCP had a new website and I wouldn't find it ;) oh well, guess now I just wait... That is good, I am always eager to see his photos!!

Meagan

01-25-2010, 12:06 PM

More MAC photos are up on facebook...become a fan of Mathis Photography for some great pics of Friday and Saturday nights :p

Lorelei

01-26-2010, 12:53 PM

*bump*

The black bag partner found at the MAC is still inclaimed. We have emailed NYUSADance Lost and Found and their boards as well with no response. If you or someone you know is missing a sportsbag please pm me.

Ithink

01-26-2010, 01:15 PM

More MAC photos are up on facebook...become a fan of Mathis Photography for some great pics of Friday and Saturday nights :p

I've seen those already as well. Unfortunately, the photographer seemed to have focused his camera on NY/NJ dancers for the most part and there are none of me and my partner in his set:(

I'll just wait for CCP's photos; those are bound to be spectacular!:)

Meagan

01-26-2010, 02:14 PM

Yes it always helps to know the photographer ;)

I think they also have more Latin photos than standard so that may have lowered your chances as well :(

The two photographers who were "documenting" the MAC are still editing but combined it sounds like they took well over 6000 photos so lets hope you made at least one!!

And of course we all still await THE CCP :p