Yuletide Ball Championships 2007 (December 31st)

We wish to thank all of our friends and family and dancers that have supported us throughout this 2007 year and especially give our deepest gratitude to those that came to support us: Beth & her mother, Marie & Winova & Amandine, Michael, and of course David. Our Coach, Robert Williamson, also came to support and direct us through this big event. A special thank you also goes out to Beverly Donahue for her coaching skills, choreography, and her patience. Without Robert and Beverly, we would not be where we are today! We also received numerous phone calls and e-mails with well wishes for our dance family & friends.

Thank you again to everyone who has touched our lives and help us to continue to do what we love to do most....DANCE!

StudioDNA is very proud and honored to announce the MANY firsts that occurred during this dance competition.

John & Tatjana have been dancing together, getting coaching lessons, and practicing very hard for ONLY 2 months prior to this competition. We both cannot believe all the hard work and energy that we put forth for the 1st time union as PRO/PRO level competitors. We both met online searching for a competitive dance partner and this Yuletide Comp was our 1st attempt and....it was a FABULOUS, WONDERFUL, and EXHILARATING experience!

This was Michelle's 1st time entering the Smooth division and she brought such joy to me when she executed her moves so beautifully and gracefully. It is a pleasure to have Michelle on our dance team at StudioDNA. From the photos below you can see that her love of dance is evident by the smile and twinkle in her eyes. The "Twinkle", step that is, she danced took 1st place by the way in Waltz & Foxtrot.

Michelle: 1st in Waltz, Foxtrot, & Tango.

John & Tatjana took 2nd Place in the Smooth Basics

American Style Professional Division: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, & Viennese Waltz.