Millennium Dancesport

[papillon]

Hi Fellow Competitors,

I've just started doing competitions and I'm going to the Millennium Dancesport in Tampa. Can anyone tell me what their experience has been and how much competition there is? I will be competing in Bronze Rhythm, Ladies A2. Thanks so much for your input.

[mamboqueen]

Hi Papillon

I know a few students at my studio are going, but not me. I wish you the best of luck, though -- and welcome to the forums!

[pygmalion]

I know a couple folks who've competed there in the past. Hmm... Time for the Rolodex? (or computer-literate version thereof) :?

[Sagitta]

WElcome to df papillon! Not going myself as street latin is my style... hopefully someone else here is though....anyone?

[pygmalion]

Maybe Dancing Mommy would know? I really can't remember who among my friends has been. A couple folks. That's for sure. Hmm. :?

[DancingMommy]

I went to spectate in 2002... It seemed like the open divisions were pretty full. I'm not sure how full up the syllabus sections get though.

When you sasy bronze rhythm, are these "one dance" events or multi-dance events? The former seem to never have much competition, while the latter can.

[pygmalion]

Thanks, DM. I had a feeling you'd know something. 8)

[DancingMommy]

Here's another thing I know.... Our coach is probably going to be ajudicating our comp ion October! EEK! Now I'm REAAAAALLLLY scared. But on the other hand, tonight we had the FIRST run-through of our FoxTrot that didn't end up faltering half-way through! YAY!!!! We've NEVER been able to run a dance from beginning to end with no flub ups. It's a good day. :)

[dressgirl]

I can't help with the specifics of A2 rhythm, but Millenium is usually a very well-attended comp. Michael Chapman does a terrific job with organizing. It has a few date conflicts this year with MD and Northcoast, but I doubt they will affect the overall attendance. I know of a few pros dancing at Millenium and MD.

Good Luck and most of all......HAVE FUN!!!!!

:D

[chrisjohnston]

I spoke to Michael Chapman yesterday and it seems that they have about 6000 pro-am entries.I am also amazed at the standard of shows that he has booked for the week-end.By the way congrats to Paul Richardson and his partner for placing 6th in the World Pro Latin last night,Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Michael Chapman asked me to let you know that there are now 7000 pro-am entries at his event.In fact there are going to be 4 rounds in some of the Pro-am scholarships.Also Slavic and Karina are not dancing and have been replaced by Sergey Ryupin and Elena Khuorova .All the best Chris

[papillon]

Thank you all so much for your responses and welcoming me to the forum. Judging by the number of entries, it sounds like Millennium will be a great time and there will be many competitors to watch and learn from even if they're in different categories from mine. I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for the support and when I'm on the floor I'll try to remember I'm there to have fun !!

[chrisjohnston]

Results with photos now on site.Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Results with photos now posted on site for Pro-am Latin.Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Results of pro-am Rhythm Pro Rising Star RHythm now on site.Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

Results with photos now posted on site for Pro Latin and Smooth.Cheers Chris

[chrisjohnston]

All result photos are now up. Will add all names to-morrow.Cheers Chris

[Larinda McRaven]

Were there really only 2 or 3 couples in the pro events... or are you only posting the pictures os the top few couples as opposed to the whole finals?

[alemana]

he usually posts first, second and third place, no?

[alemana]

anyone who has pro rhythm results (other than 1-2-3), i'd love to hear them. thanks so much.

[chrisjohnston]

The Pro Standard only had two couples.Every other event had at least.a semi,sometimes a quarter.To get the results up as fast as possible with names we only put up the top 3.Believe it or not it actually takes quite a long time to get the photos online.We shall eventually put up the names for Sunday events.The event itself was a huge sucess and the results were very interesting.Not much support from the North -East so maybe that is why the web chatter was not that great.The amateur ballroom was unbelievable..All the top Americans competed and none were in the top 3.Eugene and Val both danced the Latin,really good to watch.Prize money for the Pro-am was incredible.One of my students won $2500.00.I have not been here for 3years but I shall definately go back next year.The hotel was also very good.Cheers Chris

[alemana]

i heard there were *19 couples* in pro rhythm.

[mamboqueen]

Wow! That's a good little booty. That was more than 1 scholarship for her, though, right?? And they just have open scholarships, not closed?

[chrisjohnston]

That was for three Open Scholorships but there was also money for closed schorships.Cheers Chris

[mamboqueen]

Will file that one for next year :) Thanks.

[Sunshines Partner]

anyone who has pro rhythm results (other than 1-2-3), i'd love to hear them. thanks so much.

Results:
Pro heat 10 [06/25/2005 22:05]
1 Brian Jolly with Christina
2 Michael Neil with Danielle Wilson
3 Jesse DeSoto with Jackie Josephs
4 Andrey Abrashin with Anastasia Abrashin
5 Luis Grijalva with Anya
6 Michael Mitsui with Susan Luu Mitsui
7 Ben Castellano with Diana Zelonskis
SEMIFINAL Sam Gordon with Tamsyn Devilliers
SEMIFINAL Michael Luciano with Diana Reichardt
SEMIFINAL Chris Lynam with Daisey Aydelott
SEMIFINAL Joey Santos with Suzana Gossett
SEMIFINAL Jeff Halverson with Kate Vanalstine
SEMIFINAL Troy Lerum with Christine Hallbert

[alemana]

ah, they're finally up on the comp site. thanks.

no surprise about Jolly/Christina.... they are def. dominating lately. i haven't seen the #2 couple dance yet - curious to see if they'll be coming to Manhattan or to the USDC, so i can have a peek.

[Sunshines Partner]

ah, they're finally up on the comp site. thanks.

no surprise about Jolly/Christina.... they are def. dominating lately. i haven't seen the #2 couple dance yet - curious to see if they'll be coming to Manhattan or to the USDC, so i can have a peek.

Manhattan appears to be a precursor to USDC in Pro Rhythm. All the major couples will be there based on their web site.