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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....

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...

*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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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

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...

Is this dress still for sale?

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

Sorry for the repost!

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...

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...

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...