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november 24-27, 2011 800-537-8 www.usopenswingdc.c MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPOR BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 2011 MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORT Burbank, California Swing Dance Championships november 24-27

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Official event program of the 2011 US Open Swing Dance Championships held in Burbank, CA

Transcript of 2011 US Open Program

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november 24-27, 2011

800-537-8937www.usopenswingdc.com

MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORTBURBANK, CALIFORNIA

2011

MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORTBurbank, California

Swing Dance Championships

november 24-27

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event schedule

Schedule subject to change. Open Dancing between competitions

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23Getting the party started with workshops, demos, and dance. Hosted by: Ben Morris, Jack Smith (OCWC-SDC), and Sonny Watson

7 pm - ?

Social Dancing in the City Ballroom -Clean/Christian MusicPrayer Meeting - City BallroomSocial Dancing in the Main Ballroom(open dancing in between the competition)Golden Ticket Tour- All Stars/Pro PrelimsGolden Ticket Tour- Opening CeremonyGolden Ticket Tour- Semi Final for Tour QualifiersGOLDEN TICKET TOUR FINALE ROUNDKick Off Party and Reunion - Main Ballroom

5:30-7:00 pm

7:00-7:45 pm6:00 pm

7:30 pm8:15 pm8:30 pm10:00 pm11:00 pm

Competitor Floor Practice - all routine divisionsLindy Workshop - City BallroomShesha & Nikki MarvinWest Coast Swing Workshop - Main BallroomJordan Frisbee & Tatiana MollmannHand Dancing Workshop - City BallroomLewis Neal & Leslie MalloryWest Coast Swing Workshop - Main BallroomBen Morris & Melisa RutzMusic Submit Placement Draw - Competitors’ HallwayCompetitors Meeting - Main Ballroom - MandatoryJudges Meeting - Judges RoomAdv/All Star Jack & Jill - SemisStrictly Swing West Coast Swing - SemisBallroom Opens for Social DancingOpening Ceremonies (Participants meet behind stage @ 6:30 PM)2011 Walk of Legends InductedTeamsLindy Showcase - FinalsShowcase - FinalsLate Night Dancing in Main Ballroom andLindy in the City Ballroom

7-11 am11 am

11 am

Noon

Noon

11:30a-1:30p2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm6 pm7 pm

8:15 pm9 pm10 pm11 pmMidnight - ?

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Competitor Floor Practicepreference for Classic, Masters, Soph. Swing NASDE Member Meeting - Executive BoardroomLindy Workshop - City BallroomDavid Frutos & Kim CleaverLindy Workshop - City BallroomShesha & Nikki Marvin

7-11 am

9:30 am9 am

10 am

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

2012 Opportunity to Re-Buy your seat for next yearMain Ballroom Opens for Social DancingStrictly Swing Juniors - FinalsStrictly Swing Finals: Hand, Shag, LindyClassic SemisMasters - SemisAdv/All Star Jack & Jill - FinalsBalboa Competition 2012 - LAST CHANCE to Re-Buy your seat* * * Ballroom Closes - Dinner Break* * *Juniors Pizza Party - age 19 and undermeet near the DJ boothBallroom Opens for Social DancingMasters FinalsSophisticated Swing FinalsHall of Fame Award & Social DancingClassic FinalsLate Night Dancing in Main Ballroom andLindy in the City Ballroom

10a - Noon10:30 am11 am11:30 pmNoon2 pm4 pm4:30 pm4-6 pm5-6:30 pm5 pm

6:30 pm7 pm8 pm8:30 pm9 pm10 pm - ?

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Competitor Floor Practice -Cabaret, Young Adult, Young AmericaWorld Swing Dance Council Meeting -Producer Room A&BSunday Worship Service - Executive Boardroom2012 Tickets Open to purchase any available seatsCarolina Shag Workshop - City BallroomSam & Lisa WestWest Coast Swing Workshop - City BallroomBrennar Goree & Torri SmithMain Ballroom Opens for Social Dancing -Lindy Music Warm-upLindy Open Jack & Jill Competition - FinalsStrictly Swing WCS - FinalsYoung America - FinalsYoung Adult - FinalsCabaret* * * BREAK * * * Ballroom Opens for Social DancingAWARDSTime to Celebrate - City BallroomContinue the Party

7-11 am

10 am

10 am11a-1p10 am

11 am

11 am

11:30 amNoon1 pm2 pm3:30 pm4:30-6 pm6 pm6:30 pm9p-MidnightMidnight - ?

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Official program for the 29th annual US Open Swing Dance Championships

see you next year!NOVEMBER 22-24 201230 Marriott Burbank AirportYEARScelebrating

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workshopsLindy – City BallroomShesha & Nikki Marvin

West Coast Swing – Main BallroomJordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann

Hand Dancing – City BallroomLewis Neal & Leslie Mallory

West Coast Swing – Main BallroomBen Morris & Melissa Rutz

WELCOME

STAFF + JUDGES

COMPETITION REFERENCE

JACK & JILL

TEAMS

SHOWCASE

STRICTLY WEST COAST

STRICTLY JUNIORS

CLASSIC

SOPHISTICATED

MASTERS

YOUNG AMERICA

WALK OF LEGENDS

YOUNG ADULT

CABARET

RULES + PHOTO POLICY

SHAREHOLDERS + STAFF

WINNERS BRACKET

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HIGHLIGHTS11am

11am

noon

noon

Lindy – City BallroomDavid Frutos & Kim Cleaver

Lindy – City BallroomShesha & Nikki Marvin

9am

10am

Carolina Shag – City BallroomLisa & Sam West

West Coast Swing – City BallroomBrennar Goree & Torri Smith

10am

11am

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

TO PROvIDE THE ULTIMATE ACHIEvE-MENT OF SWING DANCE COMPETITORS AND TO OFFER THE BEST SWING DANCE ENTERTAINMENT FOR BOTH DANCERS AND SPECTATORS, IN AN ENvIRON-MENT THAT IS INSPIRING, ExHILARAT-ING, RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS, AND FUN!

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Lisa & Sam Shesha & Nikki Jordan & Tatiana

Ben & Melissa Brennar & Torri Lewis & Leslie

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Schedule subject to change. Open Dancing between competitions

NOVEMBER 22-24 2012

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Welcome to the 29th annual US Open Swing Dance Championships. It is our pleasure to welcome all of you who have chosen to spend this special weekend at the US Open Swing Dance Cham-pionships. It is our goal to provide an elegant environment for all of you to enjoy the incredible performances we will be seeing this weekend.

So many people contribute to make the US Open the pinnacle of titles for the Swing community. From the volunteers, administrative staff, security, competitors, deejays, judges, coaches, studios, parents, and vendors who have worked hard to make this weekend very special for you and one you will remember forever. If you walk away with a smile on your face, excitement and joy in your heart, then we were successful.

The competition this year stands out again, as it does every year when it comes to the Open. The dancers al-ways give us chills and WOW us with their new routines and incredible performances. We want to wish all the competitors the best of luck. May you dance your very best and enjoy the experience of performing on the US Open floor.

As we have done for the past three years, we are once again televising the US Open LIVE on GlobalDance.tv for your friends and families who can’t be here with you. This allows them to be able to share your experience with you.

We continue to enjoy the support of our sponsors and say THANK YOU. Please take the time to acknowledge and honor those who have sponsored some of the divisions this year. They are highlighted in the latter pages of this program. We continue to be honored to have wonderful people like this in our dance community.

SHARE THE DREAM, SHARE THE PASSION

welcome letter

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely on behalf of the US Open Board of Directors

Ron Martin,CEO, Chairman, Board of DirectorsUS OPEN SWING DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Alicia BurkeTyoni Martin Phil Adams Kay SchellerJim Glazier

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additional staff

Corona del Mar, CA

Our Goodwill Ambassador, Annie is a Swing dance jewel who is recognized coast-to-coast. She co-founded the World Swing Dance Council and continues to travel and promote Swing on a national level with an energy and enthusiasm of unequaled magnitude!

ANNIE HIRSCH contestant representative

Corona del Mar, CA

As the legendary winner of the 1949 Harvest Moon Ball, Jack has appeared on tele-vision and stage with such well-known celebrities as Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, and Sammy Davis Jr. Jack is respected throughout the Swing and Lindy worlds for his knowledge, objectivity, and judging ability.

JACK CAREY chief judge

Valencia, CA

A 5-time US OPEN Champion, Lance is a CPA, a computer guru, and a dance aeri-alist extraordinaire. Lance extracts order from the back room chaos of competition scoring, making us all look good.

LANCE SHERMOEN information manager

Corona del Mar, CA

Phil has been a teacher, competitor, judge, and head judge for over 30 years in Swing, Country Western and Ballroom. He is an award winning choreographer with teams winning 7 UCWDC World Championships and a US Open title. He is also a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. This is his 3rd year as Competition Director and does an outstanding job.

PHIL ADAMS competition director

special event staff The US Open is fortunate to have these exceptionally talented people to help make our event a spectacular experience!

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Damon D’Amico is the owner of D’Amico Dance in Houston, voted Top West Coast-Studio at this year’s VIP/Westie Awards Gala. He has been teaching all styles of dance for 26 years, and has competed on the country and swing circuits since 1993. Damon is also is a promoter and emcees numerous events around the country.

DAMON D’AMICO master of ceremonies

Boston, MA

Originally from Liverpool, England. Rob’s career highlights include making the top 12 on BBC’s Strictly Dance Fever and performing with the stage show Simply Ball-room. Recently, Rob played the lead in Robert Royston’s off Broadway theatre pro-duction “One Ride.” He also teaches at a Latin and Ballroom studio while continuing to compete and emcee in the West Coast Swing dance circuit.

ROB GLOVER

Fresno, CA

Event Director/Producer of the FreZno Dance Classic (swing and country) celebrating its 28th year. Founding member and Hall of Famer of UCWDC. Two-time Feather Award Winner. Patriot. Farmer of vineyards. Cowboy. Nominee of California Swing Dance Hall of Fame and 2-time nominee of 2011 VIP Wag Awards. Since 1985, Steve has served as emcee to 300+ dance festivals.

STEvE ZENER

the masters of the ceremoniesMeet ThiS Year the US Open is pleased to welcome our audience with...not one, but three talented hosts.

additional staff

NATHAN MILLER security

KATHLEEN BROWN registration

Stop by the registration deskfor assistance with:

-Ticketing/Wristbands-DVD Sales-2011 Pre-Sale-Workshop Tickets-Surveys-Staffing-Lost & Found-Q&A

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judges

YvONNE ANTONACCIChicago, IL

ANDY BOUMANOakland, CA

BILL CAMERONWillington, CT

DANI CANZIANIReno, NV

ROBERT CORDOBAWaltham, MA

LISA D’AMICO NICOLE FRYDMANSan Francisco, CA

JIM MINTYEdmonds, WA

JESSICA COX BARRY JONES MICHAEL KIEHMMARTIN PARKER STAN JAQUISH

also featuring:

INTRODUCING our prestigious judging panel

deejays

BETH BELLAMY JACK SMITH DAvID KOPPELMAN06

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Some US OPEN attendees like to just relax and enjoy the energy of the excellent per-formances observed at a championship event. Others are more curious about how the judges make their decisions. To add insight into the judging process, check out the list below. These highlights are pillars of Swing considered for each performance.

Each performance must incorporate a certain percentage of Swing Content. The US OPEN rules state “Swing is an American Rhythm Dance that is identified primarily by 6-beat and 8-beat patterns that incorporate a wide variety of rhythms. Six beat patterns include, but are not limited to: passes, underarm turns, push-breaks, open-to-closed and closed-to-open position patters. Eight beat patterns include, but are not limited to: whips, swing-outs, Lindy circles, and Shag pivots.”

Timing is simply controlling the speed of the action, in order to step precisely on the beat of the music. It is the ability to transfer weight in standard rhythms and synco-pations, in a manner that fits the music being played.

Teamwork incorporates the interaction of both partners with each other, which in-cludes the art of lead/follow and action/reaction.

Starting with centering, technique incorporates how well the dancers exhibit good control of foot placement, body-lines, balance, and spins.

Good choreography demonstrates an intimate connection between the dancer’s movements and the phrasing, variety and contract of the music.

Along with a well-rounded, technically good performance, presentation includes the ability to interest, excite, or simply entertain an audience.

Our Referee will ensure the rules for each division are properly applied. Counting lifts, considering props, and determining partner separation are just three of the Referee’s responsibilities.

judging guidelines

Swing Content.....

Timing

Teamwork

Technique

Choreography

Presentation

Rules Referee

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DAvID FRUTOSAUGIE FREEMANJUSTIN ZILLMAN

also featuring:

HELEN TOCCO JEREMY COOK TISH VARLETTI

JESSICA COX BARRY JONES MICHAEL KIEHMMARTIN PARKER STAN JAQUISH

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competition reference

Adv./All Star J&J SemisStrictly WCS SemisTeamsLinday ShowcaseShowcase

FRIDAYStrictly Swing Juniors Strictly LindyClassic SemisMasters SemisAdv./All Star J&J FinalsBalboaMasters FinalsSophisticated SwingClassic Finals

SATURDAYLindy Open J&J Strictly WCS FinalsYoung AmericaYoung AdultCabaret

SUNDAY

*Prize money based on minimum number of entries.

Division

ClassicShowcaseTeamsCabaretSophisticated Swing (35+) Masters (50+)Young Adult (14-17)Young America (6-13)Lindy ShowcaseAll Star / AdvStrictly Junior -Strictly WCS -Strictly Lindy Fast -Strictly Shag -Strictly HandBalboaOpen J&J

1st

$3,000 $3,000 $2,500 $2,500 $1,300 $1,200 $1,200 $850 $1,700 $360 $360 $400 $400 $400 $400 $340 $340

2nd

$1,500 $1,500 $1,300 $1,200 $700 $600 $600 $550 $1,000 $260 $260 $300 $300 $300 $300 $240 $240

3rd

$700 $700 $700 $500 $400 $350 $400 $300 $600 $160 $160 $200 $200 $200 $200 $120 $120

4th

$500 $500 $300 $200 $250 $250 $200 $200 $400 $120 $120 $100 $100 $100 $100 --

5th

$300 $300 $200 $100 $150 $100 $100 $100 $300 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 --

Total

$6,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,500 $2,800 $2,800 $2,500 $2,000 $4,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $700 $700

PRIZE MONEY

Over $55,000 in prizes and awards! 08

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Lindy Open J&J Strictly WCS FinalsYoung AmericaYoung AdultCabaret

Over $55,000 in prizes and awards!

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JACK & JILL advanced / all star

LEADERSCarson Brand Los Angeles, CAKevin Bretney San Diego, CABrandon Detty San Diego, CAPeter Fradley Putney, London, EnglandCarlos Garcia Streamwood, ILDaniel Guido Santa Rosa, CA Steven Guido Santa Rosa, CA Steve Hall Leicester, LERobert Jackson Ft. Washington, MDMike Konkel Milwaukee, WIGiannone Lionel Le Fontanil Cornillon, FranceJason Marker Lake Orion, MIBenjamin Mchenry Chico, CAMichael O’Connor Santa Rosa, CAEdwin Purselle Pleasanton, CADouglas Rousar Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cadet Sebastien Vic La Gardiole, FranceRome Slater Los Gatos, CAScott Stuart Carlton, Melbourne, AustraliaEddie Valdez Santa Monica, CA Jesse Vos Perth, WA

Principe Amandine Le Fontanil Cornillon, FranceTashina Beckmann San Diego, CAIche Blandine Vic La Gardiole, FranceStacy Chiang Foster City, CAAnya Crane Woodside, CALara Deni Falls Church, VAYvonne Dodson San Diego, CAKara Frenzel AtascaderoAlyssa Glanville Sebastopol, CAMackenzie Goodmanson Concord, CAJanelle Guido Santa Rosa, CA

Deron Hayes Seattle, WADawne Kiehm San Diego, CATiffany Lubran Burbank, CAJoanna Meinl San Rafael, CAKatrina Ostrenski Labrador QLDLori Rousar Cuyahoga Falls, OHSheli Schroeder Milwaukee, WIDana Simonetti Exton, PATara Trafzer Berkeley, CAElise Valdez Santa Monica, CABella Viramontes Simi Valley, CA

FOLLOWERS

competion rulesThis division highlights social swing dancing skills at a perfor-mance level for randomly paired leaders/followers who will dance immediately after being paired.

Highlights:- Open to All-Star and Advanced level Jack & Jill competitors as recognized by the World Swing Dance Council- Recognizable swing content must be present throughout the per-formance- Choreographed routines, planned entrances and exits are not al-lowed- “In the air” partner weight support moves, such as lifts, aerials, and acrobatic moves are NOT allowed- Music is pre-selected by the DJ- Costumes are not allowed, but dressy, tasteful dance clothing is encouraged

Prize Pool: $1,000NASDE Non-ChampionJack ‘n Jill Tour Points Awarded

This division issponsored by:

JIM & CATHYTIGGES

andBETTY WHYTE

Thank you for your amazing gift!

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This division consists of eight or more dancers, any gender, age, or skill level. They are judged as a group.

Highlights:- Formation routines must be based on “Couples Dance(s)”- Lifts, aerials, acrobatic moves, drops, slides, breakaways, and switching of partners are all allowed- Teams select their own music- Costumes are required

Prize Pool: $5,000

competion rules

110 DEGREE SWING Phoenix, AZAfter placing 5th in the Formation Team Division last year, this team was pumped and ready to come back and leave it all on the floor. Prince freakin’ rocks!!!

4 STATE FUSION Cuyahoga Falls, OH4 State Fusion is a group of close friends that span across 4 Midwest States; Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Their goal: perform at the US Open and share their love of dance. They would like to thank their choreographer Ben Morris and coach Brennar Goree for their support and guidance.

PROJECT SWING San Diego, CAThe Project Swing team was formed out of the depths of Yo-gurtland. Hailing from San Di-ego, California Project Swing was developed to spread the passion of WCS. We are all excited and honored to be a part of a wonder-ful community and wish all of the other competitors a great perfor-mance.

SIR WHIPS ALOT AND THE HOT SLOTS Simi Valley, CASir Whips a lot and the Hot Slots are part of the Pierce College Street Dance Club in Woodland Hills. The team members have various backgrounds in performing arts which influenced the cho-reography. The team is excited to whip our slots for the first time at the 2011 US Open!

SWINGHEADS Simi Valley, CAFar away in a galaxy known as Moorpark, the “Swingheads” be-gan with 15 founding Jedi. Compelled by aggressive silliness, a love of dance and their abnormally large swing filled heads they journeyed to the US Open and received 2nd place in 2007 & 2009. They now congregate at Pierce College.

TEAMS

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THAT CHICO TEAM Chico, CAThat Chico Team, coached and choreographed by Tara Trafzer and Ben McHenry, is excited to be a first time com-petitor at the Open. With the support of the Chico dance scene and Studio One, these eighteen dancers hope to gain an incredible experience and continue competing for years to come.

THE FLY RIGHTS Fountain Valley, CA

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This division is traditional swing dancing at its highest performance level, with the addition of lifts, aerials, and breakaways.

Highlights:- Recognizable swing content must bepresent in at least 60% of the performance asrequired by NASDE- Minimum of 3 lifts are required (no maximum):2 above the knee and 1 above the waist. Breaks in con-tact are allowed.- Props are not allowed- Competitors select their own music- Costumes are required

Prize Pool: $6,000NASDE Competition / NASDE Points Awarded

competion rules

Ronnie and Laureen started their dance careers in the country world (UCWDC) at different times, with different partners. They partnered-up in 2001 and since then placed 1st in Showcase at the 2003 US Open. They love dancing to-gether and are happy to be per-forming at the Open again!

Ronnie DeBenedetta & Laureen Baldovi-MasonSan Diego, CA & Spring Valley, CA

JB & Sara debuted their new partnership at the VIP this year. This is their first time com-peting at the Open and both are excited to be apart of the NASDE Showcase Tour. Sara has been dancing 15 years and was introduced to WCS 3 years ago; JB for 7 years.

JB Brodie & Sara KrezinskiHouston, TX

Luis and Jennifer have enjoyed putting together this routine and are looking forward to put-ting it on the US OPEN floor for the first time.

Luis Crespo & Jennifer PasetesDanville, CA

Robert and Constance share a passion for west coast swing and decided to dance together in 2010. Recently, they’ve started performing nationwide, and they are excited to be com-peting in their first US Open together!

Robert Jackson & Constance GauthierFt. Washington, MD & Richmond, VA

Amandine and Lionel live together in France. They have danced as partners since 8 years old. This will be their 4th competition showcase performance in the US Open and they are always very happy to return. Good luck to all the competitors.

Lionel Giannone & Amandine PrincipeLe Fontanil Cornillon, France

SHOWCASE

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Robert Jackson & Constance GauthierFt. Washington, MD & Richmond, VA

Lionel Giannone & Amandine PrincipeLe Fontanil Cornillon, France

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SHOWCASE cont.

Robert and Nicola are thrilled to be competing this year at the US Open, and wish all their fel-low competitors the very best of luck! “Here We Go! From New York New York...”

Robert & Nicola RoystonNyack, NY

This is our first time competing at the US Open together and we are UBER excited! We are incredibly grateful for the love and support we have received from our friends, family, and coaches. We wish the best of luck to everyone competing this weekend. Ben’s favorite color is green.

Benjamin Mchenry & Tara TrafzerChino, CA & Berkeley, CA

Canadian Champions Myles and Tessa are proud to represent Canada at their 10th US Open. With 18 years of teaching ex-perience each, they combine Myles classical training with Tessa’s academic background, creating a sublime partnership. They tour globally; teaching, judging, performing, and are rising choreographers for stage and film.

Myles Munroe & Tessa CunninghamVancouver, BC

BONNE CHANCE A TOUS / Good luck to all!

Cadet Sebastien & Agache CloeVic-la-Gardiole & Combaillaux France

‘Torrenji’ are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Open! They are so grateful for the love/sup-port of their families in which none of these beautiful mo-ments of dance would be pos-sible. Love Story… a Sequel (and no, they aren’t an item, that’s like incest) is dedicated to them.

Benji Schwimmer & Torri SmithRedlands, CA & Murrieta, CA

Gregory and Lemery have over 20 years dancing experience combined. They are currently focusing on West Coast Swing, solidifying their place within the top 5 couples in Showcase Division. They are both at the top of the NASDE tour and are excited to be dancing their third US Open together.

Gregory Scott & Lemery RollinsGaithersburg, MD

Shaheed Qaasim & Rachele SmithNorth Hollywood, CA & Riverside, CA

Douglas Rousar & Annmarie MarkerCuyahoga Falls, OH & Lake Orion, MI

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Eddie and Elise are excited to be coming back for their 3rd Open. They competed through-out the NASDE circuit this year, placing among the top competitors. They would like to thank the numerous teachers and mentors who helped them and to their friends and fami-lies for their constant love and support.

Eddie & Elise ValdezSanta Monica, CA

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Cadet Sebastien & Agache CloeVic-la-Gardiole & Combaillaux France

Benji Schwimmer & Torri SmithRedlands, CA & Murrieta, CA

Gregory Scott & Lemery RollinsGaithersburg, MD

Eddie & Elise ValdezSanta Monica, CA

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Chuck Brown & Tessa Cunningham Lake Oswego/Portland, OR & Vancouver, BC

Luis Crespo & MacKenzie Goodmanson Danville, CA & Concord, CA

Jordan Frisbee & Sarah Vann Drake Long Beach, CA & Clovis, CA

Benjamin Hooten & Annmarie Marker Houston, TX & Lake Orion, MI

Ben McHenry & Stacy Chiang Chico, CA & Foster City, CA

Sean McKeever & Katie Schneider Windsor, CA & Renton, WA

Benjamin Morris & Torri Smith Huntington Beach, CA & Murrieta, CA

Geoffrey Nighswonger & Dawne Kiehm Lakewood, CA & San Diego, CA

Kyle Redd & Tatiana Mollmann Clovis, CA & Santa Monica, CA

Douglas & Lori Rousar Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Robert Royston & Yenni Setiawan Nyack, NY & Novato, CA

Kris Swearingen & Tiffany Lubran Overland Park, KS & Burbank, CA

Eddie Valdez & Malia San Santa Monica, CA & Orange, CA

Jason Wayne & Laureen Baldovi-Mason Fairfield, CA & Spring Valley, CA

Stephen White & Lara Deni Palatka, FL & Falls Church, VA

competion rulesThis division highlights social West Coast Swing dancingskills at a performance level. West Coast Swing is done to a wide variety of music and tempos and is popular aroundthe world.

Highlights:- Recognizable West Coast Swing content must be present throughout the performance- “In the air” partner weight support moves, such as lifts, aerials, and acrobatic moves are allowed, but not required- This is a “lead/follow” dance- Music is pre-selected by the DJ- Costumes are not allowed, but dressy, tasteful danceclothing is encouraged

Prize Pool: $1,100

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$99.00 (Early Bird price until 3/1/12); $135.00 (with workshops); $145.00 (with workshops and RESERVED seat)$49.00 International dancers; $49.00 21 & Under; $49.00 Full-time College Students

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Competitions:Competitions: Champion Jack & Jill; Jack & Jill—Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, All Star, Masters; Classic; Classic-Rising Star; Showcase; Young America (8-12); Young Adult (13-17); Strictly Swing—Novice, Intermediate, Adv/All Star/Champion; Pro-Am Swing Routine; Pro-Am Strictly Swing—Novice, Intermediate/Advanced (Proud members of World Swing Dance Council)

Workshops with National WCS Pros: Robert & Nicola Royston; Ben Morris & Melissa Rutz; Myles Munroe & Tessa Cunningham; Parker Dearborn; Michael Kielbasa & Katrina Branson; Jason Barnes & Stephanie Batista; Arjay Centeno & Jennifer DeLuca

Event Directors: Event Directors: Nancy Tuzzolino & Jim BeckerQuestions? Contact Nancy: [email protected]; 312-953-3336

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Brandon Anzaldi & Amita Sekhon Cherry Valley, CA & Santa Rosa, CA

Akil Boatwright & Victoria Henk York, PA & Mentone, CA

Carson Brand & Amanda McKamey Geyserville, CA & Santa Rosa, CA

Christopher Dumond & Hannah Clonch Redlands, CA & Highland, CA

Steven Guido & Sammi Sekhon Santa Rosa, CA

David Guido & Chevy Slater Santa Rosa, CA & Los Gatos, CA

Jackson & Jennifer Willis Ashland City, TN

competion rulesThis division features swing dancers from 6-18 years of age dancing at a performance level with an emphasis on lead/follow technique.

Highlights:- Recognizable swing content must be present throughoutthe performance- Choreographed routines, planned entrances and exits are not allowed- “In the air” partner weight support moves, such as lifts, aerials, and acrobatic moves are NOT allowed- Music is pre-selected by the DJ- Costumes are not allowed, but dressy, tasteful dance cloth-ing is encouraged

Prize Pool: $1,000

This division is sponsored by:LOU SZED

Thank you for your amazing gift!

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STRICTLY juniors

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World Swing Dance CouncilNational

HALL OF FAME

HALL OF FAME Inductees:

*Have significantly contributed to the growth of swingdancing, and have enhanced the general public perception ofthe dance, through dancing, competing, teaching, judging,educating and/or promoting;

*Have performed outstanding service and leadership roles tothe swing dance community, both locally and nationally,

*Have exhibited the highest standards of personal ethics,sportsmanship and integrity;

*Have been a part of the swing dance community for aminimum of twenty (20) years;

*Are nominated by the WSDC membership and existingInductees, and the final candidates are voted upon by theexisting Inductees and a select, geographically diverseElectorate representing the various forms of swing.

The final votes are in! This weekend, the WSDC is pleased toannounce the 2011 inductees. Please join the WSDC inhonoring these members of our swing dance community!

The World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) is a service organization designed topromote swing dancing and to further communication. The WSDC provides informationand record keeping services for those in the Swing Dance community.

Board of Directors: Annie Hirsch & Skippy Blair (Co-Founders & Chairmen)Dani Canziani Vic Damon Jim Tigges

Membership: Cathy Tigges Website: Joe Ho Registry: John Lindo

Hall of Fame Inductees:Dean Collins (1989) (Deceased)Jack Bridges (1989) (Deceased)Frank Mannion (1990) (Deceased)Kenny Wetzel (1990) (Deceased)Jerry Crim (1990) (Deceased)Jack Carey (1991)Herb Rosen (1991) (Deceased)Rosalie Rosen (1991) (Deceased)Carter Lovisone (1991)Jack Sigler (1991)Terry Rippa (1992)Frankie Manning (1992) (Deceased)Craig Hutchinson (1993) (Deceased)Louise Del Carlo (1993)Robert Bryant (1993)Sherry Lawson Martin (1993)Skippy Blair (1994)Harry Reese (1994)Ed Cirio (1994)Phil Trau (1994)Annie Hirsch (1996)Ray Walker (1996) (Deceased)Robert Budzynski (2001)Tom Mattox (2001) (Deceased)Norma Miller (2002)Mary Ann Nunez (2002)Sylvia Sykes (2002)Lance Shermoen (2002)Jackie McGee (2003)Charlie Womble (2003)Mario Robau (2004)Kelly (Buckwalter) Casanova (2004)Sharlot Bott (2005)Margaret Batiuchok (2005)Michelle (Mayers) Kinkaid (2005)Buddy Schwimmer (2006)Barry Jones (2006)Debbie Ramsey Boz (2007)Sonny Watson (2007)Gary Long (2008)Michael Kiehm (2008)Teddy Kern (2009)Robert Cordoba (2009)Wayne Bott (2009) (Deceased)Lynn Vogen (2010) (Deceased)Barry Durand (2010)

Special Recognition Award Recipients:Tom Stevenson (2001)Gary Kuhn (2001)Jeff Kletsky (2001)Cay Cannon (2002) (Deceased)Mary Ann Bridges (2003)Carlito Rofoli (2004)Truman McCullough (2005)Lynn Vogen (2006)Loren Greenberg (2007)Hal & Marge Takier (2009)

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CLASSICThis division is traditional swing dancing at its highestperformance level.

Highlights:- Recognizable swing content must be present in at least 80% of the performance as required by NASDE-“In the air” partner weight support moves, such as lifts, aerials, and acrobatic moves are NOT allowed-“On the ground” support moves, such as drops, slides,and splits, are allowed, but not required. Limited to 5- Once contact is made, the couple must maintain physical contact, except for spins, turns, and short breakaways- Props are not allowed- Competitors select their own music- Costumes are required

Prize Pool: $6,000NASDE Competition / NASDE Points Awarded

competion rules

We are competing in Country, Line Dance & Street Dance and have been crossing over into WCS for the last 5 years. The WCS community is the best place for us to utilize and showcase all of our skills at once and we look forward to improving in the years ahead.

Lee Easton & Fabienne HenshallEnfield, UK

We are very excited to share our very first routine as a new partnership at the US OPEN this year. Our long distance partnership has had its chal-lenges but we have truly en-joyed the journey of creating together and we look forward to performing for all of our friends and family this Thanks-giving weekend.

Luis Crespo & Taletha JouzdaniDanville, CA & Austin, TX

Brandon and Yvonne have been dancing together since Octo-ber 2010 and this will be their first time performing at the US Open. Brandon is a full-time dance instructor in San Diego. Yvonne is a former UCWDC Showcase competitor. They recently debuted a routine at Summer Hummer in the Show-case division.

Brandon Detty & Yvonne DodsonSan Diego, CA

Residing in Long Beach and Santa Monica, CA, they travel 46 weekends per year to spread WCS all around the world. They are happy to be back at the US Open for their 12th year competing together, and they wish all their friends and competitors the best of luck.

Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana MollmannLong Beach, CA & Santa Monica, CA

Brennar Goree & Torri SmithVirginia Beach, VA & Murrieta, CA

We are very excited to be back for our 5th US Open together and to be competing for the 2nd year in the Classic Division. We want to thank our family, friends and coaches- we would be nothing without you! Best of luck to all of our friends competing this weekend!

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Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana MollmannLong Beach, CA & Santa Monica, CA

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CLASSIC cont.This is Ben and Melissa’s sec-ond US Open together and they are having an absolute blast dancing with each other. They hope you have as much fun watching!

Benjamin Morris & Melissa RutzHuntington Beach, CA & San Francisco, CA

Mike and Sheli have been dancing together since they met in 2000 and have enjoyed competing for the past eight years. This is their fifth time bringing a classic routine to the US Open. They are thrilled to be here this weekend!

Mike Konkel & Sheli SchroederMilwaukee, WI

Sean and Courtney are both very passionate about West Coast Swing and are extremely excited to be at their second US Open as a partnership. One of their proudest accomplish-ments has been teaching and encouraging dancers every-where they go, and helping their local community to grow in northern California.

Sean McKeever & Courtney AdairWindsor, CA

There’s a 50% chance that Lac-ey will actually get to attend the ‘Open’. 50% of that 50% chance that Benji and her will get a routine together in time. 50% of that 50% of that 50% chance they’ll actually not kill one another in the process. Here’s to taking chances.

Benji & Lacey SchwimmerRedlands, CA

Putting their first routine on the floor this year, Mackenzie and Edwin are a new partner-ship. Mackenzie’s nationally ranked rhythmic gymnastic background and Edwin’s out-of-the-box creativity prom-ises to bring WCS to a place it has not been before. Together, they combine traditional swing movement with a new flair.

Edwin Purselle & Mackenzie GoodmansonPleasanton, CA & Concord, CA

Royston & Szekely are stoked to be competing at The Open this year together for the first time. From Country to Broad-way their love and passion for all dances is apparent in Jack & Jill. Now, they’ve come to-gether in the Classic Division. Good luck competitors. We love you Nicola.

Robert Royston & Deborah SzekelyNyack, NY & Waltham, MA

Jason & Annmarie MarkerLake Orion, MI photo unavailable

Nick Jay & Joanna MeinlFairfield, CA & San Rafael, CA

Nick Jay & Joanna Meinl are both full time dance instruc-tors and performers based in Northern California. They began partnering in late 2009 and continue to enjoy working together, teaching, traveling, competing, performing and sharing their love of the dance! They are also on Staff at West Coast Swing University.

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CLASSIC cont.

Joshua & Deron teach at the prestigious Century Ball-room in Seattle, Washington. Both have focused primarily on WCS for about two years, but together, they have over 20 years of experience social dancing and teaching. In all that time neither has danced a US Open routine... until now.

Joshua Sturgeon & Deron HayesSeattle, WA

BONNE CHANCE A TOUS / Good luck to all!

Cadet Sebastien & Iche BlandineVic la Gardiole, France

Melina, a multi-time US Open title holder and Scott, Austra-lia’s top ranked WCS dancer, are excited to be joining forces to bring their first routine to-gether to the US Open. This recently engaged couple is pas-sionate about growing West Coast Swing throughout Aus-tralia and across the globe.

Scott Stuart & Melina RamirezMelbourne, Australia & Woodland Hills, CA

Dedicated teachers and per-formers, Jason & Yvonne have both been dancing over 20 years. Together they created West Coast Swing University, which has ushered some of the best dancers in Northern Cali-fornia. This is their second year in the classic division. They wish all the competitors good luck.

Jason & Yvonne WayneFairfield, CA

Bringing varied backgrounds in different dance styles, Eddie and Helen are excited to com-bine their talents in this unique partnership. They would also like to convey endless grati-tude to the numerous teachers and mentors who helped them and to their friends and fami-lies for their constant love and support.

Eddie Valdez & Helen ToccoSanta Monica, CA & Los Angeles, CA

It all began when a long lost Australian boy decided to jour-ney across the world to Amer-ica in late September to extend his dance knowledge and visit a certain American girl. They joined international forces to form a classic routine for the coming US Open. Enjoy.

Jesse Vos & Alyssa GlanvillePerth, WA & Sebastopol, CA

Kris (Kansas City) and Re-becca (Chicago) met in 2007. Four years later they combined their dance talents into a WCS partnership, debuting their first routine together at the 2011 Chicago Classic. They look forward to competing on the US Open floor for the first time together in the Classic Divi-sion.

Kristopher Swearingen & Rebecca LudwickOverland Park, KS & Elk Grove, IL

Benji & Lacey SchwimmerRedlands, CA

Edwin Purselle & Mackenzie GoodmansonPleasanton, CA & Concord, CA

Robert Royston & Deborah SzekelyNyack, NY & Waltham, MA

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SOPHISTICATED swing 35+SOPHISTICATED swing 35+

This division is characterized by social dancing at a per-formance level. In this division, both dancers must be 35 years of age or older.

Highlights:- Showcase rules apply, except that lifts and aerials are optional- Acrobatic moves, lifts, aerials, and breaks in contact are allowed- Props are not allowed- Competitors select their own music- Costumes are required

Prize Pool: $2,800

competion rules

Scott Mason & Dawne KiehmSpring Valley, CA & San Diego, CA

Returning for their 10th US Open, Kevin and Tammy hold such titles as 2006 US Open Sophisticated Champions and 2009 Hand Dance Strictly Team Challenge Champions. Thank you to all of their students for having the confidence in their teaching skills and helping to keep Swing Fusion alive.

Kevin Fitzhugh & Tammy BrownHyattsville, MD & Baltimore, MD

Former owners of Top Cats Dance Club/Studio, coaches and winners of the World Championships in Crystal UCWDC, Tom & Sossy return to the US Open after finishing in the top five. They look for-ward to sharing the floor with fantastic dancers and would like to thank Benji Schwimmer for the awesome choreogra-phy.

Tom & Sossy HyattMoreno Valley, CA

Susan and Jeffrey are excited to be back on the US Open floor after finishing in the top five last year. Jeffrey is a former Ballroom DanceSport finalist making the switch to WC sev-eral years ago. Susan enjoys different dance styles and has a passion for growing as a WC dancer.

Jeffrey Munson & Susan BrownReno, NV

Best wishes to all the competi-tors. We consider it an honor to be here and dance with you. We would like to invite you all to come to North Myrtle Beach and experience Carolina Shag. You are welcome to stay with Charlie and Jackie, just tell them Sam sent you.

Sam & Lisa WestHamlet, NC

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Sam & Lisa WestHamlet, NC

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MASTERS 50+This division is characterized by social dancing at a per-formance level. In this division, both dancers must be 50 years of age or older.

Highlights:- Showcase rules apply, except that lifts and aerials areoptional- Acrobatic moves, lifts, aerials, and breaks in contact are allowed- Props are not allowed- Competitors select their own music- Costumes are required

Prize Pool: $2,800

competion rules

Karen Meador is a Geophysi-cist Consultant. Wayne Brodd is a retired Air Traffic Control Manager and is currently writ-ing 2 books. Karen and Wayne have been dancing together for 2 years. Karen and Wayne have both been competing na-tionally for many years, doing routines, Jack and Jill’s and Strictly Swing dances.

Wayne Brodd & Karen MeadorSugar Land, TX & Houston, TX

Laura and I are very excited to dance or 1st Partnership in the Masters Division of the US Open. Our partnership is 3 years old. Laura and I have been WCS dancers since 2000. We have enjoyed the journey to get here. We wish all our Mas-ters Competitors good luck.

Fred Baron & Laura MoatsNewport Coast, CA

Woody and Louise are the owners of Connexions Dance Studio in Ventura, California. They met in dance class and have been dancing and pro-moting swing ever since. They have been competing as a cou-ple since 2003. This is their 2nd year competing in the Masters Division.

Woody & Louise BretzVentura, CA

Bobby & Donna have been dancing on the Masters tour just under 2 years. Donna’s background is in theater; Bob-by from Country & Western. Donna came to Bobby wanting to learn WCS and here they are competing together at the US OPEN. This is their 2nd ap-pearance at the Open.

Bobby Caudill & Donna PurcellClearwater, FL & Bradenton, FL

Robert Budzynski & Deborah WhiteGrand Blanc, MI

Bob has won many honors in swing, hustle & ballroom with his partner of four years, Debo-rah. He has been inducted into the World Swing Dance Hall of Fame and Swing DJ Hall of Fame. Bob & Deborah are anx-ious to put their new wonderful routine on the floor for you.

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Bobby Caudill & Donna PurcellClearwater, FL & Bradenton, FL

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MASTERS cont.Louie and Katie are back with a new routine choreographed by Ben Morris and Malia San Nicolas. Louie and Katie have been competing together since 1998 and are happy to be back in the Master’s Division once again. Go Masters!

Louie Juarez & Katie SellardsPlacentia, CA & Long Beach, CA

This is their 8th year dancing together in the Master’s Division. The thrill of the US Open floor keeps them coming back for more. They wish all their friends “Good Luck” who are danc-ing this year, especially the first timers! Thanks to Benji for great choreography.

Chips Hough & Janice SalmonFountain Valley, CA

Jules and Charley are thrilled to be back for their 2nd Open competition. They would like to thank their choreographer and coach, Buddy Schwim-mer. Further thanks to Benji Schwimmer & Karly Har-rison. Additionally, Charley would like to thank MaryAnn Nunez for all the compliments received during his years of dancing.

Charley Hurley & Jules HarrisonAnaheim, CA & Redlands, CA

Lewis Neal and Leslie Mallory have been dancing together for more than 9 years. They have won or placed in many national competitions and are known for their energy and excitement. They are proud to represent the Hand Dance Community at the US Open this year.

Lewis Neal & Leslie MalloryBaltimore, MD & Gwynn Oak, MD

Mike and Diana have been on several US Open Dance Teams and this year decided to go solo for the first time in the Masters Division. Many thanks to Ben Morris and Malia San Nicolas for choreographing and coach-ing their routine. Additional thanks to Katherine Krok-Eastvold for her coaching and support.

Michael Kluck & Diana MeldonCerritos, CA

A new partnership, James & Cher have been swing danc-ing for over 20 years. They are very excited to bring their routine to share with everyone this year.

James Leyva & Cher PeadonDallas, TX & Fort Worth, TX

We are always so blessed to have the opportunity to com-pete again on such a grand stage. This will be our first time as a couple in the Masters Division at the Open, and our first time at the new venue in Burbank and can’t wait to ex-perience it.

Chip & Janice DiStefanoRound Rock, TX

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Louie Juarez & Katie SellardsPlacentia, CA & Long Beach, CA

Lewis Neal & Leslie MalloryBaltimore, MD & Gwynn Oak, MD

Michael Kluck & Diana MeldonCerritos, CA

James Leyva & Cher PeadonDallas, TX & Fort Worth, TX

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MASTERS cont.

Larry and Cordelia, a new dancing couple, are very excit-ed to be competing together at the US Open for the first time. They send best wishes to all the dancers and would like to thank their choreographers and coaches: Ben, Carrie, Malia, and Jamie.

Larry Sanders & Cordelia OntiverosCorona, CA & LaHabra, CA

Scott and Betty are excited to be competing this year for the first. They have had a lot of fun and hope you find their per-formance entertaining. They could not have done it without the support, choreography, and coaching of Ben Morris.

Scott Peterson & Betty WhyteSanta Ana, CA & Anaheim, CA

Wayne started dancing with the Windy City Jitterbug Club in 1995. He now enjoys Cha Cha, Waltz, NC2, Country 2 step, WCS and Hustle. Cindy began dancing ballet, tap and jazz at the age of 3. Currently she en-joys creating routines with her dance partner, Wayne.

Wayne Rohr & Cindy DionneHinsdale, IL

Not easily finding guys ad-mitting they’re old enough for Masters, especially if they don’t look it, Michelle was re-lieved David acquiesced. They soon realized dancing was more fun than summer tanning in Arizona. A new partnership, they look forward to their first Open together. Best of luck to all competitors!

David Vichules & Michelle DittfachTempe, AZ

Michael and Karen have been competing on the Masters Swing Dance Tour for 5 years. They would like to thank Bob and Beverly Budzynski for cre-ating and sponsoring the Mas-ters Tour, as well as ALL 20+ coaches and choreographers who helped revise the same crazy mega-thousand dollar 8-beats.

Michael Stephens & Karen LeikerBellaire, TX & Spring, TX

In this new partnership, Rhon-da brings two highly successful US Open Masters appearances and a long stream of country western & UCWDC World titles. Matt has competed at the Open on several teams and is excited about this year’s Open. Heartfelt thanks to Katherine for her extraordinary talent, patience and effort.

Matt Variot & Rhonda DiamondNewbury Park, CA & Torrance, CA

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David Vichules & Michelle DittfachTempe, AZ

Michael Stephens & Karen LeikerBellaire, TX & Spring, TX

Matt Variot & Rhonda DiamondNewbury Park, CA & Torrance, CA

SOme SpOnSOr diviSiOnS, some are partial sponsors, and some contribute whatever they can or whatever the need is. They are our “angels”. We call them “Friends of the Open”. They have become special friends and we want to thank and acknowledge them here.

friends of the open

- Tyoni MartinUS OPEN Director

ROSE T. BROWNBOB & BEvERLY BUDZENSKIREIS EvAN & KATHRYN HOFFMANvIvIAN GLUCKSMAN-WEISSJIM & DALE HERNFRITZ & JEANNINE HEALEYALLEN & STANLEY MAGNONE

BRICK ROBBINSLOU SZED – SWINGDANCESPORTTONY SWANELLEN TAYLORJIM & CATHY TIGGESvAMP IT UP BRAD WHELANBETTY WHYTE 33

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YOUNG AMERICA 6-13competion rules

This division features swing dancers from 6-13 years of age.

Highlights:- Showcase rules apply, except for certain restrictions on lifts and aerials- Routines, costumes, and choice of music must be ap-propriate for this age group- Props are not allowed

Prize Pool: $2,000

This division is sponsored by:STANLEY & ALLEN

MAGNONEThank you for your

amazing gift!

Ian and Emily (both 7) are ec-static about their 2nd year at the Open! They’ve had a won-derful year improving their dancing and love every oppor-tunity to get on the floor. They want to thank everyone who has supported and loved them, and look forward to many more years of dancing!

Ian & Emily HullGlen Burnie, MD

Together, they have 7 years dancing experience and have been competing as partners for 2 1/2 years. They met in junior shag dance classes in Charlotte, NC. Dancing inspires them to have fun, meet new friends, and exhibit their talents. Both are A-average students and are active in church activities.

Parker Wade & Hannah AshmoreRock Hill, SC & Matthews, NC

This is Cayman’s first time and Makana’s second time compet-ing at the Open! This partner-ship was put together by their coach, Laurie Schwimmer. Since then, it’s been smooth sailing! They would like to thank their parents for all their support and wish everybody the best of luck this weekend.

Cayman Preston & Makana HoehnChandler, AZ & Phoenix, AZ

Jackson & Jasmine WillisAshland City, TN

Jack and Jazz will be dancing for the second time at the US Open. They would like to thank their big brothers and sisters for all the help with dance and music.

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In the swing dance community, there are those individuals who exhibit a true dedication to the pro-motion and support of the US OPEN Swing Dance Championships. Their efforts have always been to encourage and improve the US OPEN experience for all attendees, competitors and spectators alike. Without them, the US OPEN would not be the same. They are, and will always be, part of the

US OPEN family.

Each year, the Board of Directors will choose and honor those who have made this effort and gone be-yond the realm of normal support. To show our appreciation, the Walk of Legends life-size portraits are displayed each year to honor those individuals, and will serve to remind the public of those who have kept the faith of the dancers and supported your dance event.

2010Buddy SchwimmerLaurie Schwimmer Kauffman

2009Lynn VoganLance Shermoen

2008Wayne & Sharlot BottKenny Wenzel

walk of legends

We are pleased to honor

CRAIG HUTCHINSON

2007Mary Ann NunezJack & MaryAnn Bridges

2006Skippy BlairJack Carey & Annie Hirsch

HISTORY

2011

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YOUNG ADULT 14-17

Competing regularly at inter-national events such as Boogie by the Bay, the US Open and Swing Diego, the couple most recently earned the distinction of youngest couple ever to com-pete in Showcase at Camp Hol-lywood! This dynamic young duo will be performing an ex-citing number choreographed by Buddy Schwimmer.

Luc Cohen-Wanis & Kimmery ThompsonSanta Ana, CA & Anaheim, CA

Brandon and Madison are re-turning to the US Open for the 3rd time together. In ad-dition to the hours they spend on West Coast Swing, they both participate in a variety of dance forms. Special thanks to Buddy Schwimmer for his en-couragement, support and for the amazing routine.

Brandon Anzaldi & Madison MaloneCherry Valley, CA & Yucaipa, CA

Akil placed at major swing competitions in Intermediate J & J and Advance Strictly this year. His love for danc-ing started in the Hand Dance Community. Alexis is the cur-rent Intermediate Youth, Coun-try 8 dance World Champion. She is also a dancer with Sav-age Dance Company’s Senior Company.

Akil Boatwright & Alexis GarrishYork, PA & Damascus, MD

Christopher and Nicole hope to bring to you another memo-rable performance. They will tell you a story through their connection and commitment to each other. Music and dance are realms of artistry and in-terpretation. Once again they hope you enjoy Benji’s vision they bring to life.

Christopher Dumond & Nicole ClonchRedlands, CA & Highland, CA

Amanda dances in the Santa Rosa High’s dance company and is a Nordquist Junior Dance Instructor. Cameron started dancing in Nordquist and found his way into the WCS community soon after. They want to thank Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, and Kelly Casanova for mentoring them and their families for their sup-port.

Cameron Crook and Amanda McKinneySanta Rosa, CA

competion rulesThis division features swing dancers from 14-17 years of age dancing at a performance level.

Highlights:- Showcase rules apply, except for certain restrictions on lifts and aerials- Routines, costumes, and choice of music must be ap-propriate for this age group- Props are not allowed

Prize Pool: $2,500

This division is sponsored by:JIM HERN &DALE FLURI

Thank you for your amazing gift!

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Christopher Dumond & Nicole ClonchRedlands, CA & Highland, CA

Cameron Crook and Amanda McKinneySanta Rosa, CA

Take the 2012

NASDE Tour!

fun, entertaining conventions$12,000 in NASDE prize money

well-organized eventsstar-studded workshops

visit different cities

For event list, visit us atwww.NASDE.com

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YOUNG ADULT cont.

We have had an amazing 10 years so far in the swing com-munity and cannot wait to see what the years ahead will bring. Thank you to our fam-ily and coaches for all of their support throughout the years. Thanks YASDA for everything they are doing to support the juniors.

Rome Slater & Chevy SlaterLos Gatos, CA

Who says you can’t dance in an elevator! Hannah (14), and Steven (16) have fun try-ing, then really turn it loose to the music of the 60’s. Special thanks to Benji Schwimmer, (choreographer and coach), and their families and “dance families” for all of their love and support!

Steven Guido & Hannah ClonchSanta Rosa, CA & Highland, CA

Although Bradley and Hannah are new to the Open, they are no strangers to performing! Brad-ley has appeared in several live theatre productions and Han-nah is an accomplished dancer, having trained since the age of 7. The Open will be the debut of their swing partnership.

Bradley Newman & Hannah WhitePhoenix, AZ & Scottsdale, AZ

Garrett won his first swing competition at the Tampa Bay Classic in 2010. He is also the 2011 Jr. SOS Shag Champion. Chase is the 2011 National/Grand National Champion in Shag. They would like to thank their families and friends for their support. Special thanks to Brennar Goree & Torri Smith.

Garrett Spencer & Chase ForresterRaleigh, NC & Greenwood SC

Jair and Jenny love the US Open and are so glad to be back again this year. Thank you for the song Jessica.

Jeremiah & Jennifer WillisAshland City, TN

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Garrett Spencer & Chase ForresterRaleigh, NC & Greenwood SC

Jeremiah & Jennifer WillisAshland City, TN

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Cameo graduated from The University of Arizona, with a BFA in Dance and went on to dance with River North Dance Company. She’s traveled the swing circuit since age 3, is a National Junior Swing Cham-pion, and currently an All-Star Level competitor. Cameo is also trained in ballet, jazz and modern.

Cameo CrossLong Beach, CA

Tashina started dancing at 2 ½ and hasn’t stopped since. She has taught and toured through-out 7 countries within prisons, rehab centers, and homeless shelters. In 2010 she started WCS and moved to San Diego to pursue a professional dance career. Tashina inspires oth-ers by sharing her passion for dance.

Tashina BeckmannSan Diego, CA

Boom Boom GirlsAtascadero, CA

Jessi Rohr has been dancing for over eighteen years. She has danced in live shows for many choreographers, as well as films, “You, Me and the Circus” Produced by Omar Epps, and “Mouse”, along with working on many music videos. Jessi has a wonderful career as a teacher/choreographer.

Jerrell Johnson & Jessi RohrVan Nuys, CA & North Hollywood, CA

Amandine and Lionel live to-gether in France. They have danced as partners since 8 years old. This will be their second competition in cabaret division in the US Open. Good luck to all competitors.

Lionel Giannone & Amandine PrincipeLe Fontanil Cornillon, France

competion rules

This division is open to any style of dance that displays an element of Cabaret.

Highlights:- This is not a swing division, however a slight amountof swing is permitted- Lifts, aerials, acrobatic moves, drops, slides, breakaways, and switching of patners are allowed- Theater Arts Routines are allowed- Competitors provide their own music (3 - 4 minuteslong)- Costumes are required- Props must be pre-approved

Prize Pool: $4,500

CABARET

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Started by international caba-ret entertainer Jacqueline Hyde (Seattle & Jim Thorpe, PA), members Bunny Bedford (Jim Thorpe) and Deb O’Naire (Se-attle) join in the fun of cabaret dance for this unique project. Mission of this team is to bring back the awareness of cabaret dance across the country.

Cross Country Cabaret ProjectEdmonds, WA

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Jerrell Johnson & Jessi RohrVan Nuys, CA & North Hollywood, CA

Lionel Giannone & Amandine PrincipeLe Fontanil Cornillon, France

Lynn lOved the dance, and she passed her love of dance on to hundreds of young people. The Joy Award is presented annually at the US OPEN to

the Young Adult aged 13-17 who best expresses the real JOY of the dance! The recipient receives $200 for further training, plus a commemorative Lyn Vogen “Joy Award” trophy.

2006Torri Smith

2007Jeremiah Willis

2008Brianne Cline

2009Jennifer Willis

the joy award

LOOKING BACK...

2010Tiara McCoy

IN LOvING MEMORY OFLYNN VOGEN

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CABARET cont.

“It’s Sunday here at the US Open... Cabaret Division... Our Next Couple, make a little bit of noise for (Dramatic Pause) Bobby and Summer’s Par-ents!”

Robert & Nicola RoystonNyack, NY

Craig and Judy have been pro-am partners for 4 years. Craig has been teaching dance for over twenty years. Judy is an amateur dancer who loves to perform and compete. Craig and Judy have danced in a va-riety competitions from Hustle to Ballroom. Together they have won numerous awards.

Craig Morris & Judy SparacioNorthridge, CA & Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

This is Bret & Hannah’s first time competing in the Cabaret Division. This past year they were awarded 1st Place and Judges Choice Honors at sev-eral national competitions with the routine you will see this weekend. They would like to thank their choreographer and coach, Laurie Schwimmer, for all her hard work.

Bret Navarre & Hannah WhitePhoenix, AZ & Scottsdale, AZ

Once upon a time at Pierce College small group of dancers gathered for a mad tea party. These dancers discovered they belonged together in place sim-ilar to Wonderland. The team has recently been awarded 3rd place at the College Salsa Con-gress and 2nd place at the Ven-tura Rising Stars Competition.

Salsa in WonderlandSimi Valley, CA

The only truly great perfor-mance is one that comes from the heart.

Benji SchwimmerRedlands, CA

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MELOMANOSTustin, CA

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Salsa in WonderlandSimi Valley, CA

Benji SchwimmerRedlands, CA

MELOMANOSTustin, CA

Show your wristband when entering the ballroom. This will help our volunteer staff and expedite your entry.

Arrive promptly before scheduled competition times and take your seat. If you arrive during a performance, the ushers will not allow you to enter until the performance is completed. Most seats are reserved and are marked with a seat number. These seats regularly sell out – please respect our ticket owners by leaving these seats available.

Please do not leave drinks or personal items unattended on a reserved table not your own. We appreciate your help in maintaining a clean ballroom by disposing of trash.

Open seating is located on the upper levels of the left and right sides of the seating arena, marked with gray seat covers.

DO NOT sit on the floor, steps, or in the aisles at any time. Fire codes require that aisles and walkways remain unobstructed throughout the event. Non-compliance can result in expulsion from the event without refund.

Pets are not allowed in the ballroom.

For their own safety, small children must be supervised by an adult at all times while in the ballroom. We request that you not allow them to run around freely. Strollers must be parked in designated stroller areas. In addition, soft ear plugs are recommended so as not to damage their delicate eardrums -- our speakers can be particularly loud!

Video taping of competitions or social dancing is strictly prohibited at all times. This applies to both video cameras and still cameras in video mode. Non-compliance can result in expulsion from the event without refund.

You are expected to follow hotel policies and all local, state, and federal laws.

YES you can use your own camera in the ballroom however please observe the following...

-You are required to have a CAMERA PASS for your camera. You may obtain one from our Registration Desk...It is FREE.

-Still shots only-Video taping of any kind is strictly prohibited-Don’t sit in someone else’s seat or on the floor-Don’t stand up and block someone’s view

-We have an “Official Photographer” who is the only photographer on the floor.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Please remember that our volunteer staff is working very hard to make your experience at the US OPEN a most enjoyable one. By respecting and adhering to these few simple guidelines, you are not only helping them, but helping to create a memorable weekend for everyone.

ballroom photography policy

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TEN YEARS AGO a group of passionate dancers found themselves investing in the US OPEN to ensure it would continue to be one of the best Swing events in the country. We picked up a few more incredible people along the way that have added to our family of stockholders and lost some others. The one thing

we all have in common is that we love the US OPEN!

It has been quite an experience with a lot of work year round. We want to say a special “THANK YOU” to the competitors who work so hard to prepare to win the title of US OPEN Champion. We consider it an honor to be the stewards of this amazing event and hope we have added to your “US OPEN Experience.”

shareholders

PHIL ADAMS SHARLOT BOTT ALICIA BURKE

JIM GLAZIER &MILLIE SZERMAN

RON & TYONIMARTIN

GEORGE NEGRETE &SHAROLE LASHE-NEGRETE

NATHAN MILLER META MORRISON KAY SCHELLER

Not pictured:BUD & MARILYN FLEEK

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BALLROOM COORDINATORS Director: Jim Glazier, Assistant: Carl Hedberg, Competitors’ Staging Corodinator:

Jennifer Rabin, Jeanne Jackson, & Katherine New

EVENT DIRECTOR Ron & Tyoni Martin

GRAPHIC DESIGN -2011 Stephanie Poli

EXECUTIVE JUDGING STAFF Chief: Jack Carey, Competitors Representative: Annie Hirsch, Competition Director: Phil Adams, Referee: Stan Jaquish

JUDGES Yvonne Antonacci, Andy Bouman, Bill Cameron, Dani Canziani, Robert Cordoba, Jessica Cox, Lisa D’Amico, Nicole Frydman, Barry Jones, Michael Kiehm, Jim Minty, Martin Parker

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Damon D’Amico, Rob Glover, Doug Rousar, Steve Zener

MUSIC Jack Smith, Beth Bellamy, Jeremy Cook (JC), Helen Tocco, David Koppolman,Tish Varletti, David Frutos, Justin Zillman

OTHER KEY STAFF Regenia Guthrie, Michele Rheiner, Susan Harting

PHOTOGRAPHER - Official Bradford WhelanPRODUCT Erica LyonsPROGRAM Ron Martin , Graphic Designer: Stephanie Poli

REGISTRATION Kathie Brown

SCORING & INFORMATION MANAGER

Lance Shermoen, Assistant - MaryAnn Mercer

SEATING LAYOUT DESIGN Jim Glazier / Jim Tigges

SECURITY Nathan Miller

VENDORS Coordinator: Tyoni Martin - Dance Connection Shoes & Foot Care (Grant Austin), Chicago Classic (Nancy Tuzzolino & Jim Becker), Make-up & Hair Stylist (Marina Gutsch), Juice Plus (Adrianne Hicks), Herbalife (Linda Carrasco), Foot Oasis (Dorea Dawson), Dr. Benton & Staff, Jay Byam Productions

VIDEO PRODUCTION AND BROADCASTING

Jessie Decker, Alicia Burke, Alex Iseri, Mimi Johanson, Lisa D’Amico and Global Dance.tv

VOUNTEERS Too many to list, but THANK YOU for you time and help with security, registration, product, setting up, and breaking down.

WALK OF LEGENDS Mary Ann Mercer

WEBMASTER Brick Robbins

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana Mollmann, Shesha & Nikki Marvin, Sam & Lisa West, David Frutos, Kim Clever, Ben Morris,, Melissa Rutz, Lewis Neal, Leslie Mallory

WORSHIP LEADER Geoffey Nighswonger

staff rosterTHANK YOU to all our event staff

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CLASSIC LINDY SHOWCASE JUNIOR STRICTLY1 Brennar Goree & Torri Smith 1 Nick Williams & Laura Keat 1 Michael O’Connor & Alyssa Glanville2 Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann 2 Dax Hock & Sarah Breck 2 Cody Edwards & Chase Forrester3 Ronnie DeBenedetta & Brandi Tobias 3 Shesha Marvin & Adrienne Weidert 3 Steven Guido & Haley Minkin4 Benjamin Morris & Melissa Rutz 4 Mikey Pedroza & Nikki Marvin 4 Randy Portis & Tia Quander5 Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake 5 Doug Silton & Angel Jenkins 5 Connor Goodmanson & Anyssa Oliveras

SHOWCASE TEAMS STRICTLY SWING CHALLENGE1 Benji Schwimmer & Torri Smith 1 The Fly Rights West Coast Team2 Ronnie DeBenedetta & Laureen Baldovi 2 Southern Dozen

3 Myles Munroe & Tessa Cunningham 3 Wild Cardz STRICTLY WEST COAST SWING4 Lionel Giannone & Amandine Principe 4 Capital Swing 1 Jordan Frisbee & Jessica Cox5 Barry Jones & Patty Vo 5 100 degrees Swing 2 Kyle Redd & Tatiana Mollmann

3 Benjamin Morris & Sarah Vann Drake

SOPHISTICATED (35+) CABARET 4 Maxance Martin & Patty Vo1 Sam West & Lisa West 1 Benji Schwimmer 5 Arjay Centeno & Torri Smith2 Douglas Rousar & Jeanne DeGeyter 2 Bang Bang & Lacey Schwimmer

3 Scott Mason & Dawne Kiehm 3 Dax Hock & Sarah Breck STRICTLY LINDY4 Kevin Fitzhugh & Tammy Brown 4 Barry Durand & Lisa Fay 1 Nick Williams & Nikki Marvin5 Jeffrey Munson & Susan Brown 5 Pepe Gonzalez & Angel Jenkins 2 David Frutos & Kim Clever

3 Bromley Palamountain & Carla Heiney

MASTERS (50+) ADV/ALL STAR JACK & JILL 4 Justin Zillman & Kristi Clark1 Bob Gorman & Rose Bartolini 1 Paul Warden & Alyssa Glanville 5 Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat2 Michael Stephens & Karen Leiker 2 Jake Haning & Yenni Setiawan

3 Manuel Viarrial & Deanna Becker 3 Scott Mason & Malia San Nicolas STRICTLY SHAG4 Chips Hough & Janice Salmon 4 Steven Guido & Catriona Wiles 1 Michael Norris & LeAnn Norris5 Michael Cross & Amber Cross 5 Douglas Rousar & Lemery Rollins 2 Sam West & Ellen Taylor

3 Brennar Goree & Cindy Black

YOUNG AMERICA (6-13) LINDY OPEN JACK & JILL 4 Garrett Spencer & Myers Varn1 Jack Willis & Jasmine Willis 1 David Frutos & Laura Keat 5 Justin Poston & Tory Robinette2 Ruben Caiafa & Océane Garcia 2 Justin Zillman & Sarah Breck3 Kolten Ellis & Kaylee Bravo 3 Dax Hock & Celina Avila4 Chase Thomas & Anika Larson 4 Ben Morris & Mary Freitag5 Ian Hull & Emily Hull 5 Stephen Sayer & Nikki Marvin

YOUNG ADULT (14-17) BALBOA1 Jeremiah Willis & Jennifer Willis 1 Nick Williams & Laura Keat2 Rome Slater & Chevy Slater 2 Mikey Pedroza & Nikki Marvin3 Christopher Dumond & Nicole Clonch 3 Jeremy Otth & Carla Heiney4 Connor Goodmanson & Alyssa Glanville 4 Jacob Wigger & Mary Freitag5 Cody Edwards & Krystal Bravo 5 Chris Grover & Beth Grover

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2012 TICKET PRICES:Reserved seating: $169, after Nov. 18th: $185Open seating: $145, after Nov. 18. 18th: $165

SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATESCompetitors: $120 (not available at event)Juniors: $105, after Nov. 18th: $125

BUY NOWto secure the best seats at the lowest price!

tO pUrchaSe, complete a purchase form at the Registration Desk during specified hours (Visa or Mas-terCard accepted). Tickets can be held at Will Call unless you opt to have them issued immediately. If you choose to take your tickets, keep them in a safe place as they wll not be replaced if lost or stolen.

Did you know you can re-buy your seat for next year?

SATURDAY10am - Noon: Re-buy your seat4pm - 6pm: Re-buy your seat

SUNDAY11am - 1pm: Purchase any unsold seat

TICKET OFFICE HOURS

Reach for the Title... See you next year!

thanksgiving weekendNOvEMBER 22-24, 2012

Visit the Registration Desk at the following times to reserve your seat for 2012.

MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORTBURBANK, CALIFORNIA

Tickets also available online at www.usopenswingdc.com

CLASSIC LINDY SHOWCASE JUNIOR STRICTLY1 Brennar Goree & Torri Smith 1 Nick Williams & Laura Keat 1 Michael O’Connor & Alyssa Glanville2 Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann 2 Dax Hock & Sarah Breck 2 Cody Edwards & Chase Forrester3 Ronnie DeBenedetta & Brandi Tobias 3 Shesha Marvin & Adrienne Weidert 3 Steven Guido & Haley Minkin4 Benjamin Morris & Melissa Rutz 4 Mikey Pedroza & Nikki Marvin 4 Randy Portis & Tia Quander5 Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake 5 Doug Silton & Angel Jenkins 5 Connor Goodmanson & Anyssa Oliveras

SHOWCASE TEAMS STRICTLY SWING CHALLENGE1 Benji Schwimmer & Torri Smith 1 The Fly Rights West Coast Team2 Ronnie DeBenedetta & Laureen Baldovi 2 Southern Dozen

3 Myles Munroe & Tessa Cunningham 3 Wild Cardz STRICTLY WEST COAST SWING4 Lionel Giannone & Amandine Principe 4 Capital Swing 1 Jordan Frisbee & Jessica Cox5 Barry Jones & Patty Vo 5 100 degrees Swing 2 Kyle Redd & Tatiana Mollmann

3 Benjamin Morris & Sarah Vann Drake

SOPHISTICATED (35+) CABARET 4 Maxance Martin & Patty Vo1 Sam West & Lisa West 1 Benji Schwimmer 5 Arjay Centeno & Torri Smith2 Douglas Rousar & Jeanne DeGeyter 2 Bang Bang & Lacey Schwimmer

3 Scott Mason & Dawne Kiehm 3 Dax Hock & Sarah Breck STRICTLY LINDY4 Kevin Fitzhugh & Tammy Brown 4 Barry Durand & Lisa Fay 1 Nick Williams & Nikki Marvin5 Jeffrey Munson & Susan Brown 5 Pepe Gonzalez & Angel Jenkins 2 David Frutos & Kim Clever

3 Bromley Palamountain & Carla Heiney

MASTERS (50+) ADV/ALL STAR JACK & JILL 4 Justin Zillman & Kristi Clark1 Bob Gorman & Rose Bartolini 1 Paul Warden & Alyssa Glanville 5 Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat2 Michael Stephens & Karen Leiker 2 Jake Haning & Yenni Setiawan

3 Manuel Viarrial & Deanna Becker 3 Scott Mason & Malia San Nicolas STRICTLY SHAG4 Chips Hough & Janice Salmon 4 Steven Guido & Catriona Wiles 1 Michael Norris & LeAnn Norris5 Michael Cross & Amber Cross 5 Douglas Rousar & Lemery Rollins 2 Sam West & Ellen Taylor

3 Brennar Goree & Cindy Black

YOUNG AMERICA (6-13) LINDY OPEN JACK & JILL 4 Garrett Spencer & Myers Varn1 Jack Willis & Jasmine Willis 1 David Frutos & Laura Keat 5 Justin Poston & Tory Robinette2 Ruben Caiafa & Océane Garcia 2 Justin Zillman & Sarah Breck3 Kolten Ellis & Kaylee Bravo 3 Dax Hock & Celina Avila4 Chase Thomas & Anika Larson 4 Ben Morris & Mary Freitag5 Ian Hull & Emily Hull 5 Stephen Sayer & Nikki Marvin

YOUNG ADULT (14-17) BALBOA1 Jeremiah Willis & Jennifer Willis 1 Nick Williams & Laura Keat2 Rome Slater & Chevy Slater 2 Mikey Pedroza & Nikki Marvin3 Christopher Dumond & Nicole Clonch 3 Jeremy Otth & Carla Heiney4 Connor Goodmanson & Alyssa Glanville 4 Jacob Wigger & Mary Freitag5 Cody Edwards & Krystal Bravo 5 Chris Grover & Beth Grover

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