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  1. Leanna

    National Pro Smooth Finalists

    So if it's the couple I think you are talking about (Peter and Izabella) they debuted last weekend at Millenium! . VERY EXCITING! I've been dying to see how they dance together since I heard they were partnering up....
  2. Leanna

    Hair & Makeup appointment protocol question

    Aw! I've only scheduled twice with Boyko and it's gone well both times. Second time they said they had nothing, put me on the "wait", and a week later scheduled me via email. Been totally happy with my hair (and, as a woman of African American descent, that is saying something)! But...
  3. Leanna

    Rhythm and Smooth at Blackpool 2017

    *sigh* I love their Latin, but their Mambo also makes me cringe.... Rhythm at Blackpool was kind of sad to me- not having Nazar and Irina there was just part of that. That being said- the smooth pros went all out, and the energy was WILDLY HIGH!!! And although it was not typical for them to...
  4. Leanna

    Yulia & Riccardo

    Yulia and Riccardo, or Karina and Slavik? Just curious...
  5. Leanna

    How does Arthur Murray contribute to ballroom dancing?

    Whoa. That is creepy and ick. I'd have been out of there quickly with that, but I'm sure it does work for some...
  6. Leanna

    How does Arthur Murray contribute to ballroom dancing?

    This is such an interesting conversation to me. Really brings to light how one's experience biases them to make very broad claims about an entire group. I think making a judgement about an entire group of students (or teachers) within a nationwide franchised chain is dangerously prejudicial...
  7. Leanna

    Yulia & Riccardo

    I agree! Not saying all #1 is the end all-be all, and I imagine there is a bit of automaticity to judging. But I wonder when the last time they got less than #1 was? Yulia's technique (sorry- I really barely watch Riccardo because I love her legwork!) and their combined showmanship just always...
  8. Leanna

    How does Arthur Murray contribute to ballroom dancing?

    This made me chuckle a bit (that your handle is "generalist" and in fact, you generalized a LOT! Personally, I have no interest in being exploited. Nor did I have low confidence about dancing (I have a very strong ballet background), but the studio was 8 minutes from my house and was an easy...
  9. Leanna

    How does Arthur Murray contribute to ballroom dancing?

    It is regional and franchise dependent, I think. It's not highly encouraged- in my area it is NOT an option (which is a shame because we have a large number of NDCA comps on the area). I have seen a few AM people at outside comps, so that was too broad.... And, of course (as Larinda said)...
  10. Leanna

    Yulia & Riccardo

    LOL! That was going to be my answer! US Nationals- 1st from every judge in every dance? No one touches them, in my opinion!
  11. Leanna

    How does Arthur Murray contribute to ballroom dancing?

    It's a really good question. I have been an AM student for 6 years, am by no stretch "wealthy" (I have taken between 2 and 4 lessons a MONTH across those 6 years!) and have a few good, and negative, observations. On the pro side: 1) AM is a known name, and (at least our studio) does GREAT with...
  12. Leanna

    Smooth Dress - Sz. 2-6

    Is this dress still for sale?
  13. Leanna

    Perzhus dancing at Millennium 2016

    Ah! Will be interesting to see what happens, for sure!
  14. Leanna

    Best New Songs

    Sorry for the repost!
  15. Leanna

    Best New Songs

    Currently out: Dangerous Woman by Arianna Grande (2016) American Viennese Waltz May need to be sped up a touch (it's a 45 bpm song- so about 10 bpm slow!). Has a similar flavor/style to "Earned It" by the Weeknd (from 50 Shades- 2015)- which is even slower at 40bpm. But worth it (no pun...
  16. Leanna

    Perzhus dancing at Millennium 2016

    That was the link I couldn't post (as a newbie)! I agree about Liana. She's so young that it would be crazy for her not to have a new partner, but...
  17. Leanna

    Perzhus dancing at Millennium 2016

    A pro who was at the show said that off stage it was *pretty* tense between them- and he was fairly sure they were just fulfilling an obligation. And then I came across an article talking about Peter and his new partner (Asta Sigvaldadottir) - I can't post the link because I'm a new member...
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