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 …

Eight Dancing Queens & Kings at USDC 2023

Eight Dancing Queens & Kings at USDC 2023

September 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

In a previous post (Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (4)), I highlighted eight dancing queens or kings as examples (age-group):

  • Linda Gill (S2).
  • Kristin Franceschi (S1).
  • Lou Nielson (S1).
  • Giovanni Fortezza (C).
  • Nichelle Kennedy (C).
  • Sara Granberg (B).
  • Alexis Salapatek (A).
  • Frank Li (S1).

Now, let me highlight how they did at USDC 2023 last week (9/4-10).

Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (4)

Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (4)

July 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

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

  • 11/30/2023: One 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.
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.