Remember that the entry forms for the Provo High Dancesport Festival are due this Wednesday, January 18, to avoid a late fee. Also, after January 25, entries will only be accepted if they do not create an additional round.

This information just came in from Tresa Anderson:

Nationally Recognized Ryan & Ashleigh DiLello have returned to Utah!

• National Latin Ballroom Champions
• Danced throughout the world professionally
• Finalists of “So You Think You Think You Can Dance”
• Toured internationally as stars of Jason Gilkinson’s broadway ballroom production “Burn the Floor”
• Performed on “Dancing with the Stars” including the Spanish version “Mi Sueno es Bailar”
• Watch for Ryan in a new Movie w/Cameron Diaz

Join Ryan in a Latin dance workshop at Charisma Studio (Located at 1170 E 900 S in Springville)

Saturday January 21st from 12 to 1:30pm

Only $15 per person! For ages 8 to 88!

*Ryan is also available for private lessons. Call 801-830-1398

The entry forms for the UVU Winter Dancesport Festival, held February 10-11, 2012 at the UVU Student Center Ballroom. Entry forms are due Feb 2 to avoid a late fee.

Here are the entry forms:
(updated at 10:45 pm MST on 1/5/12)

• UVU Winter Dancesport Festival Entry Form

Entry forms for the Alpine Classic on February 24 – 25, hosted by American Fork High School, are now available. Entries are due Feb 15, 2012. After that date a $10 late fee will be assessed. After February 22^nd, 2012, no late entries will be accepted if they create an additional round of competition.

Here are the forms, rules, and competition information:
(updated 1/19/12 at 12:45 pm MST)

• Cover Letter
• Rules
• Syllabus Entry Form
• Open Entry Form

The entry forms for the Utah Dancesport Championships held at Thanksgiving Point and hosted by Center Stage are now available. From Chris Williams:

This information is from Chris Williams:

This information just came in from Chris Williams:

To all dancers:  I am proud to announce that Jt Thomas, United States Professional American Smooth champion will be coming to Utah for lessons and master class on January 10-11, 2012.  If you are interested in scheduling some lesson time with her, please contact Chris Williams ASAP for availability!  801-369-9851.  This opportunity doesn’t come around very often so sign up as quickly as you can for the best times available.

The dances for Adult Pre-Champ Latin at the Provo High competition will be Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba in order to align with the Nationals at BYU. Here is a message from Angela Williams:

Fellow Dancers,
In order to help you all prepare for the upcoming BYU Nationals in March, we have decided to make the following change in the Adult Pre-Championship Latin dances at the Provo High School Dancesport Festival. The dances will be Cha-cha, Samba, and Rumba. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Williams at angelaw@provo.edu. We look forward to seeing everyone at the competition January 27-28, 2012! Remember that entry forms are due January 18th to avoid the late fee.
Thank you,
Angela Williams
PHS Ballroom Director

Here is the updated Open Entry Form:

2012 Provo High Dancesport Festival Open Entry Form
(updated 12/29/11 at 11:30 pm MST)

Please note that Adult Pre-Champ Smooth was inadvertently omitted from the original Open entry form. The form has been updated and now includes Pre-Champ Smooth. The updated entry form is below:

2012 Provo High Dancesport Festival Open Entry Form
(updated 12/29/11 at 11:30 pm MST)

The marks from the 2011 BYU Dancesport Championships are below:

• Pre-Teen, Junior, & Youth Events – Summary  |  Marks
• Elementary, Junior High, & High School Syllabus Events – Summary  |  Marks
• BYU Class Events – Summary  |  Marks
• Adult Amateur Events – Summary  |  Marks