Ten Dancing Queens & Kings at OSB 2023

Ten Dancing Queens & Kings at OSB 2023

November 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

In this post, I will present 10 amateur ballroom dancers who attended OSB 2023 after choosing to participate in my book (“Dancing Queens & Kings”):

  • Annette Burden (S2): Winner of both Closed-Gold Rhythm and Smooth.
  • Irene Fong (S1): Winner of Closed-Gold Smooth.
  • Eric Leininger (S1): a danceholic.
  • Brian Ames (C): Placed 3rd in MIB Rhythm and Smooth.
  • Nichelle Kennedy (C): A new champion in Open Smooth.
  • Giovanni Fortezza (C): 2nd place in Open Rhythm.
  • Sara Granberg (B): A finalist in Ballroom – Silver.
  • Alexis Salapatek (A): A new champion in Open Smooth.
  • Francesca Mattozzi (A): A rising star in Smooth and Ballroom.
  • Frank Li (S1): Winner of the top male student award (Gold) two years in a row.

Now, let me briefly highlight them one by one …

Short Term and Intermediate-Term Weather Outlooks for the U.S. and a Six-Day Forecast for the World: posted November 13, 2023

November 13, 2023Posted inweatherNo Comments

Here is what we are paying attention to in the next 48 to 72 hours. The article also includes weather maps for longer-term outlooks and a six-day World weather outlook.

We start with the U.S. Information. You can update this section here but these are 48 to 72-hour forecasts so if I have not been able to update this area twice daily, what is shown is still valid and the images in the body of the article update automatically but sometimes they are a bit slow to update.

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
Mon Nov 13 2023
Valid 12Z Mon Nov 13 2023 – 12Z Wed Nov 15 2023

…Cool temperatures and beneficial rains to cross over the
drought-stricken Gulf Coast states...

…Some accumulating snow expected for the higher elevations of the
Washington Cascades and Northern Rockies over the next few days…

…Mild air expected across much of the Intermountain West and stretching
east across large areas of the Plains and Midwest…

Dancing Queens & Kings: frequently asked questions & answers

Dancing Queens & Kings: frequently asked questions & answers

September 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

My forthcoming book “Dancing Queens & Kings” is calling for participation (Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (4)). The only requirement is that you have competed at the USDC or OSB (2023 inclusive). Below is the timeline:

  • 11/30/2023: 1 page highlighting your compelling story in pro/am ballroom dancing.
  • 12/31/2023: 8-page full story.
  • 3/31/2024: Book review by Sam Sodano and Wayne Eng.
  • 5/31/2024: Publication at Amazon.

I am looking for 50 participants and will accept up to 60 submissions of 1 page (1st come, 1st accepted). After your 1-page is accepted, your 8-page is almost guaranteed to be included in the book unless it is so poorly written that it is totally unsalvageable.

In this post, I will answer some FAQs (frequently asked questions).

Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (3)

Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (3)

July 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

My new book “Dancing Queens & Kings” is calling for participation. The only requirement is that you have competed in the USDC or OSB. Below is the timeline:

  • 7/23: 1-page highlight to tell your compelling story is due – Three new examples are shown in this post, followed by one old example for the sake of the next bullet point.
  • 8/31: 8-page final is due – One old example is shown in this post, as I am the only one who has largely completed his 8-page.
  • 10/30: The book will be reviewed by Sam Sodano and Wayne Eng.
  • 11/30: Publication at Amazon.