Dance Sport Events
ballroom competitions around the world
DWTS Celebrities Paired For 11th Season
Sep 1st
The 11th season of “Dancing with the Stars” now has the pairing list of the celebrities with the professional dancers.
- Tony Dovolani and Audrina Patridge from “The Hills“ and horror flick ”Sorority Row“
- Corky Ballas and Florence Henderson, mom from “The Brady Bunch“
- Mark Ballas and Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin‘s 19-year-old daughter
- Karina Smirnoff and Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino from “Jersey Shore“
- Chelsie Hightower and Michael Bolton, singer and songwriter
- Maksim Chmerkovskiyax and Brandy Rayana Norwood singer and songwriter
- Kym Johnson and David Hasselhoff, actor from “Baywatch“
- Anna Trebunskaya and Kurt Warner, former NFL quarterback, Arizona Cardinals, NY Giants, St. Louis Rams
- Lacey Schwimmer and Kyle Massey, rapper and Disney star from “That’s so Raven” and “Cory in the House“
- Cheryl Burke and Rick Fox, NBA champion, L.A. Lakers, Boston Celtics
Find official websites, Facebook, Twitter and blogs of the professional dancers on DWTS go here
ABC News Releases Pairings of 11the Season “Dancing with the Stars“
Embassy Dancesport Championships, Irvine, California – September 2-5, 2010
Aug 31st
The Embassy Dancesport Championships and Dance Sport World Cup will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California. This is about five minutes away from the Orange County Airport.
This open to the world competition is a multi-category event attracting dancers from multiple countries. It is sanction by the NDCA, USA Dance, IDSF and the Pro-Dancesport Series.
There is more details on their official site at EmbassyBall.com
Embassy Dancesport Championships
United States Dance Championships Sept 7-11, 2010- Orlando FL
Aug 31st
The United States Dance Championships on September 7-11, 2010 will be held at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal in Orlando, FL. The Orlando metro area has a population of about 2 million and is the home of SeaWorld Orlando and the Universal Orlando Resort. If you do decide to visit these attractions, plan on spending the whole day and bring your sunscreen as well.
This event has been going on since 1982 and is growing in popularity every year. The dancers competing are mostly from the US but do have other countries that enter as well. For times and schedule visit the dance competition site at UnitedStatesDanceChampionships.com
United States Dance Championships
Windy City Open in Chicago IL (September 3-5 2010)
Aug 31st
The Windy City Open will be held September 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Top Teacher award need a minimum of 200 entries
Near the event are the Sears Tower, Wrigley’s Field and the Art Institute of Chicago to name a few.
For more information on the ballroom competition go to TheWindyCityOpen.com
Show dance performances by professionals Franco Formica and Oxana Lebedew
The Windy City Open 2010 will feature Franco Formica & Oxana Lebedew
Tatiana & Werner make finals at the 2010 Empire State Dancesport Championships
Aug 30th
Tatiana & Werner made it all the way to the finals in the Open Professional International Latin category at the Empire State Dancesport Championships that was held on August 15th, 2010 in New York.
Earlier this year they won the Latin category at the 2010 American Star Ball Championship and placed 2nd at the 2010 Austrian National Championship. These coveted titles makes this couple a force to be reckoned with in the world of Dancesport and are quickly gaining respect with their peers once again.
They both took off dancing for a couple of years and now they are making a strong comeback. They can be reached on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and their website listed below.
www.TatianaWerner.com
11th Season Stars Revealed for Dancing With The Stars
Aug 30th
The 11th season cast was revealed for Dancing with the Stars that will start on Sept. 20 on ABC. Here is the run down: David Hasseslhoff from Baywatch will compete against Micheal Sorrentino from Jersey Shore. The rest of the competitors include Kurt Warner a once NFL star, singer Michael Bolton, Bristol Palin , actress Jennifer Grey, the Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson, Hills star Audrina Patridge, former Laker Rick Fox, actor Kyle Massey, and the funny girl comedian Margaret Cho.
This was announced by Brook Burke and Tom Bergeron Monday night. The stars and who they will dance with will be announced Wednesday.
source ABC
Anna and Patryk Amaze Judges on “America’s Got Talent”
Aug 30th
Anna and Patryk are only 12-years-old but ballroom dance like the pros and proved this by shocking the judges on the hit dance show,”America’s Got Talent.” The dance that you see was done within a week. This includes the choreography and practice time.
Sharon called the dance event, “perfection” and further stated, “you nailed it.” Piers mentioned that they were the “most talented dancers in this competition, bar none.” Howie stated he “wasn’t creeped out” by their dance and he agreed with Sharon with the “perfection” of the dance.
Anna and Patryk on the 13th week on America’s Got Talent DanceShopper.com
DanceShopper.com
2010 IDSF Taipei Open Dancesport Championships, Oct 10th – Taiwan
Aug 29th
The IDSF Taipai Open Dancesport Championships will be held October 10th, 2010.
This competition is a IDSF Open Latin and Standard event that have competitors from all over the world dance for the coveted titles and awards.
Venue: Taipei Gymnasium
Accomodations: Hondo Hotel Taipei
Official Competition Website: Chinese Taipei DanceSport Federation (C.T.D.S.F.)
Watch the promotional video for a prior IDSF Taipei Open Dancesport Event
2008 Promotional Video of the IDSF Taipei Open Dancesport Championships