• By Fredric Frennessen
  • Photo Sarah Durn

Fresh from the Christmas break, DanceRite pupils and principals hit the ground running in preparation for the competition held at the magnificent Pavilion in Bournemouth.

Tory
Tory striking a pose

Christine Edwards and ISTD had once again managed to arrange what must be one of the best competitions in medal calendar.

Year on year, DanceRite has grown and there was no exception this year. With an entourage of 70 people of which 30 were competitors, DanceRite assembled in the ballroom ready for battle.

Due to the vast number of competitors in the under 35 SDT, 8 in total, there was a lot of partner sharing required. Thankfully some of the more experienced dancers from the school were happy in assisting.

For some members, this was the first competition in the grade above, compared to last year.  They all stepped up to the challenge and delivered good dancing.

At the end of the day. DanceRite had a fantastic tally with many finalists and winners. Well done.

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Result

Under 35    
SDT Ballroom Latin
Ben 1 1rd
Camilla 5 4
John 2 5
Jon 5 2
Vicki 1 2
Victoria SF SF
Martella 1rd 1rd
Rhys 1rd 6
     
Pre Bronze    
Catherine 4 SF
Morgan 6 2
Paul SF 3
     
Bronze    
Polly 1rd 1rd
Rachel SF 1rd
     
Silver    
Christine SF SF
     
Over 35    
SDT    
Amanda G 2 2
Jo 4 4
Lisa 1rd 1rd
Mike 1 3
     
Bronze    
Andrea 3 3
Kay 5 1
Sandy 2 withdrew
     
Over 50    
SDT    
Philip 1rd 1rd
Teresa 5 7
Valerie SF SF
     
Bronze    
Janet 1 1
     
Silver    
Carol 1 5
     
Gold    
Lucy 1 2
     
Gold Star    
Maureen 3 4
Sheila 2 3
     
Couples Ballroom Latin
Ben/Camilla 2 6
Paul/Rachel 4 -
John/Vicki 6 2
Mike/Teresa 3 -
Morgan/Christine 4 5
Maureen/Janet - 2
Jon/Polly SF 2