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DASA DanceSport Competition - March 2010

The 7th March saw the start of the 2010 SA DanceSport events with the DASA DanceSport competition.

This was a small competition, and one has to wonder why not more couples take advantage of the opportunity. A great deal of work goes into organising any event, and we encourage all couples to support any local competition.

It has been a little while since the Australian Championships and the couples had a chance to test any new or changed choreography. The music tempo at times was a little quicker than what we are used to, but all the couples coped well.

We would like to congratulate all couples from Team Emporio – it was great to see that the studio had a strong showing, despite a number of couples being unable to compete. Team Emporio couples placed first in 14 out of 25 DanceSport events – great show!

Great to see Clint Fiedler & Leanne Tassone back on the floor, and a much improved Brenton Hillard & Karen Bollenhagen.  Cale Amos & Monique Pisanello always out there stealing the show, and with 5 first placings, the most successful couple of the day. I hope that one day, when you become international superstars, you remember me for all the good stuff I wrote about you!

Unfortunately, the lighting conditions at the comp were not ideal for taking photos, especially with my camera (if in doubt, blame the equipment). Here is one of the better shots I took.

Check out Brett Cousins photos here for some much better shots.

On the upside, it was good to see Jim Sneddon back on the scene, even if only in a spectator capacity. Turns out Jim has done some major damage to his foot while on a cruise, either by getting his foot caught in the ship propeller while wrestling a 6m white pointer, or while casually strolling down the deck of the ship. Details are still sketchy. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he will be back in the studio (and the dance floor) soon.

Don’t forget, there is the ADS competition on the 28 March and of course the big Easter Championships on 3 April. See you all there.

For all the results of the March competition go to the DASA website .

Chris Gruber