Time flies, so don’t lose track! The Spooktacular Ballroom Challenge is rapidly approaching. There is something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Spend an afternoon remembering how much FUN it is to dance. Registration forms will be posted on our events page. Most details will be on Facebook.
We are fortunate to have Lori Woods-Gay conducting the medal tests and workshops on Saturday. Lori is a distinguished AIDA Examiner. Lori and Cher Rutherford co-authored Components of Partnered Choreography the syllabus for Theatrical Dance. Lori is also a world-class adjudicator. Among her many accomplishments, Lori has performed at the British Exhibition Championship at Blackpool,
On Sunday, Lori will be joined by Michael Choi. Michael is also an AIDA examiner. Those of you who participated in our Spring Ballroom Challenge will remember Michael. This is a fantastic opportunity to get feedback and learn from two world-renowned Ballroom Competitors and coaches.
Spooktacular Ballroom Challenge Schedule – October 30-31, 2021
(Times subject to adjustments only based on registrations)
Saturday, October 30 – At CM Fine Arts, 17 Executive Park Drive, Halfmoon, NY 12065
10:00 AM - Testing and private coaching sessions with Lori Woods Gay.
12:00 - Workshop 1 with Lori Woods Gay. Topic: What you would like your partner to do
or not do. (No partner required.) – 50 minutes
1:00 - Workshop 2 with Lori Woods Gay. Topic: Four ways to lead. (No partner required.)
– 50 minutes
2:00 - Individual Dance Competition heats (must sign up in advance) – Salsa, Hustle, Cha
Cha, Swing, WCS. Judged by Lori.
2:20 - Team Match (must sign up in advance) – Standard/Smooth Waltz, Quickstep,
Tango; Latin/Rhythm Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive/Swing. Judged by Lori.
2:45 - Adult Fun Dances – Variable speed Waltz, Clockwise Quickstep, Leader/Follow
Switch Swing, Back to Back Mambo. Judged by audience.
Sunday, October 31 – At Dance Fire Studio, 22341 Nott St. E, Suite 104, Niskayuna, NY 12309
11:00 – Youth testing with Michael Choi.
11:30 – Youth Proficiency Competition. Judged by Lori Woods Gay and Michael Choi.
12:30 – Youth Fun Dances, Halloween costumes encouraged. Judged by volunteer
judges.
12:45 – Youth Q&A session with Lori Woods Gay and Michael Choi.
1:30 – Adult Proficiency Competition. Judged by Lori Woods Gay and Michael Choi.
2:30 - Adult Testing with Michael Choi.
3:00 – Workshop with Michael Choi. Topic: Spins and Turns. (No partner required.)
4:00 - Pizza with the Pros with Lori Woods Gay and Michael Choi.
4:45 – Adult Fun Dances – Straight Leg Samba, Superspeed Hustle, Three’s a Crowd
Merengue, Mystery Song [non-ballroom dance, interpretive]. Judged by the audience.
5:00 – 7:00 Social Dance.
Deadline for applications is Saturday, October 16th! Don’t miss out! Join us for some long-awaited fun.