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

*Update* 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 entry forms for the 2012 Provo High Dancesport Festival, held on January 27-28, 2012, are now available. Forms are due by January 18, 2012 to avoid a late fee. After January 25, entries will only be accepted if they do not create an additional round. Here are the entry forms and welcome letter:

• Welcome Letter
• Syllabus Entry Form
• Open/Amateur Entry Form
• Team Entry Form

Starting today, UtahBallroom.org is becoming UtahBallroom.com! The website is newer and faster, with new features such as the UDS Leaderboard and advertising opportunities. All the great Ballroom information you have come to expect here at Utah Ballroom is still here, such as:

• Competition info – entry forms, schedules, and judges marks
• Info about performances
• Calendar of Ballroom events
• Vendor information
• Local coaches
• Information about Utah Ballroom programs

Here are the marks from the Hillcrest competition this last weekend:

• Judges
• Heatlist
• Scoresheets

BYU has posted the final heatlists for the competition, current as of 5:00 pm MDT yesterday. You can see them at the BYU Dancesport website here:

BYU Competition Heatlists