Please see the information below from the organizers of the US national Amateur Dancesport Championships regarding the remainder of the championships, originally rescheduled for November at BYU:

“It is with great sadness and disappointment that we announce the remainder of the U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championships, tentatively re-scheduled for November 2020, will be cancelled.

In March when the championships were halted after the first two days due to the sudden decisions from state and local authorities across the United States we were so hopeful that the national titles that were not held in March could be completed in November. However, the reality is that this will not be possible at this time.

Consequently, there will be no National Amateur titles awarded for 2020 for those events that were not run in Provo in March.

We hope so much that we will be able to hold the 2021 U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championships in Provo March 10-13, 2021. There will be no carry-over of age eligibilities from 2020 to 2021 – all competitors will need to enter in the age categories that they are eligible for as of the date of the 2021 championships.

Please check back as this year comes to a close for more details.

Sincerely,

The Organizers”

Please see the information below about the the Virtual Choreographer & Coach’s Camp:

“The Virtual Choreographer & Coach’s Camp!

This year we are bringing our fabulous ballroom experts right to your home! With your package you will receive exclusive access to our channel which contains new and professionally recorded material that you won’t want to miss!

Incredible training by the following instructors: Curt Holman, Mary Keck, Landon & Hannah Anderson, Mayo Alanen, Kyle Spinder, Shala Hanks, Lori Hicks & Elaine Grenko. Head over to our website for more information at danzinskule.org. Price increase after August 31st so don’t delay!”

Please see the information below about teaching positions available for Ballroom dancers:

“BALLROOM TEACHING JOB OPENINGS

• Elementary Ballroom teaching positions in local Elementary Schools for before and after school Ballroom classes.
• Classes begin September 14th and run throughout the school year.
• Teaching children in grades 3rd through 6th with a well-developed curriculum, monthly teacher training, and school team match events.
• Interviews being held this week.
• Contact Cheryll Treu for an application at ctreu2ballroom@gmail.com.

This could be just the job for you!”

See the information below about master classes in Pleasant Grove August 7 & 8, 2020 with Dmitry and Olena Nikishkin. Please note that precautions will be taken for the safety of those attending. For example, masks will be required and temperature will be taken at the door. Anyone with symptoms of cough or cold should not attend. Group classes will not change partners.

“Coming all the way from New York, our first World Class Guest Instructors, Dmitry and Olena Nikishkin. They will be here Aug 7th and 8th teaching Master Classes for American Rhythm and International Latin. They will also be available for private lessons! Contact us for registration and schedule: giodanceworld@gmail.com”

Please see the information below about master classes with Shane and Shannon Jensen, hosted by Island Style Dance Studio:

We are excited to announce that World Champion Professional Dancers Shane and Shannon Jensen will be teaching Master Classes and private lessons at Island Style the week of July 13 – July 18!

MASTER CLASS SCHEDULE

Read the rest of “Island Style Master Class” »

Cedar Valley Ballroom will hold a 2020 Summer Technique Camp July 20-22 at Cedar Valley High School. Dancers can register at myschoolfees.com or at the Cedar Valley Finance Office.

Due to current health concerns, the following precautions will be part of the camp:

• temperatures will be taken before entering the school
• hands will be sanitized frequently
• dancers are welcome to wear masks
• dancer are not required to dance in partnerships if they don’t feel comfortable

See the flier for more information.

All public school Ballroom teachers, please see the letter below from Angela Williams, President of UBEA, about the teacher workshop July 7-8, 2020:

“Dear Ballroom Dance Educator,

My name is Angela Williams and I am the president of the UBEA, Utah Ballroom Education Association. We are a group of Ballroom dance educators throughout Utah that get together and hopefully make Ballroom Dance a strong and positive influence for students, the school and the community.

This year we have had great support from Tamara Burnside at the State Office of Education to take some great strides forward for Ballroom Dance in Public Education. First, with the help of Tamara and the UDEO, we have put together Ballroom Dance Guidelines that correlates with the Utah Dance Core. Secondly, we have reviewed and revised the Ballroom Dance Endorsement. These two things will now allow Ballroom Dance to count as Fine Arts Credit in Utah Public Schools…”

See more and register below

Read the rest of “Public Ballroom Teacher Workshop” »

See the information below about tryouts for Cedar Valley Ballroom on July 23, 2020:

Cedar Valley Ballroom is excited to announce auditions for the 2020/21 year!

Mark your calendars:

Auditions will take place July 23rd, 2pm @ Cedar Valley High School

Team Homepage

*For tryouts, please be prepared to dance a syllabus routine for cha cha and waltz. (Both International and American styles will be allowed).

Please see this GOOGLE SLIDE SHOW for more information about ballroom at Cedar Valley High School. HERE is the team contract.

Read the rest of “Cedar Valley Tryouts” »

For youth in Northern Utah:

“Reminder that Davis County Ballroom auditions are June 27. Our last Audition Prep Super Saturday is tomorrow June 20. ”

See the flyer below for information about the Herriman High School Ballroom tryouts on July 15 – 17, 2020. Contact alex.taylor@jordandistrict.org to tryout or for more information.