*drops out of lurk mode*
UltraMagnus,
Hard to say if it's worth watching. It all depends on what you're looking for. Historically, the MAC competition was always very popular and featured some of the best dancers in the country. The quality of dancing combined with the large crowd and spirited atmosphere provided a unique experience one would be hard pressed to find elsewhere in the country. Subsequently, the large, spacious, auditorium where it was held would get quite crowded and moving around on the floor could be a challenge. It becomes even more of a challenge when you realize that food/snack options are rather limited and the evening session was a LONG evening (I think they wrapped up last time at around 2AM :shock: ) However, the visceral thrill of watching Eugene Katsuvman and Maria Manusova for 4 rounds in the Championship Latin event somehow made all of the hassle well worth it.
This year may be a bit different, since the MAC is no longer a regional qualifier for the Nationals. Subsequently, you may not be able to see the very best couples competing. I also notice that online registration numbers are down a bit from last year, so a general decline in participation may also occur.
In the end, it all depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a quiet evening out in a nice comfortable hotel ballroom, this may not be the place to be. However, if you are willing to do w/o some of the frills (pack some snacks and/or dinner for Friday) and want to see some good dancing in a spirited and lively atmosphere, this could be the ticket to get.
*drops back into lurk mode*
Becky
