Maryland DanceSport Championship

June 23rd & 24th 2005

I want to thank Elaine, Ellen, Maya, Metti, Sonja, & Sue for dancing their little hearts out.  We had many psychological & physical obstacles to overcome this time and I am so pleased to say that MY GALS were able to rise above it all and come out on TOP!!!   Elaine, Ellen, and Metti danced for the first time.  And, this was Sue's first try at the Rhythms (Latin Dances).  I am so proud of you all and honored to be your teacher and dance partner for Competitions.  xo John  A Special Thanks for coming to support us while we danced: Missy, David, Lynne, Emily, John's Mom & Step Father, Don W., Ron, Don N, & Metti's 3 friends.

Elaine: 1st Place: Rumba & Mambo

Ellen:   1st Place: Mambo, Foxtrot, & Tango.   3rd in Rumba  

Maya:   1st Place: Rumba, Merengue, Mambo & Hustle

Metti:    3rd in Cha Cha & Hustle

Sonja:  1st in Hustle.    2nd in Rumba & Mambo

Sue:      1st Place: Rumba & Viennese Waltz.   2nd in Samba, Foxtrot, & Tango

Some of these pics may take a bit to download!

Veni, Vidi, Vinci	The GALS	Marvelous Missy and guess who???	The support crew and dancers	the Friday AM crew	Elegance..the Friday Smooth dancers
The awards	waiting in a Zen state	Metti	Maya on the floor	Elaine kicks it up a notch	Elaine
Ellen on the floor	Sue in Blue	Hold it!!!	WOW!	Sonja's swivels	go Maya!
Metti on the floor	Metti	Maya in a StudioDNA Dress	Hair by Missy	Missy and Maya...Barbie girls!	Metti...Grrrrr!
Sue made this dress...wow!	Ellen	pretty in pink	Elaine	Sonja in a StudioDNA dress	Hair by Missy
Missy & Sonja, kissy kissy	John & Mom	Sue	the lady posse	Dress from StudioDNA	Ellen
Sue made her dress	Sue	Sue & Ellen	hair by John	The Smooth dance Gals	make-up & jewelry by John