"Enriching The Lives of Those We Teach"
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What Does IT Take?Competition & Performance
Performing and competing are goals that a number of our students achieve. Do they have extraordinary talent, musical background or previous experience? Not at all - they just decide that they want to achieve this goal and commit to achieving it. As teachers, we always set goals for our students by discussing what they would like to accomplish with their program. It could be anything from learning to dance for a wedding, social events, a fun hobby or interest, exercise, stress relief etc.. Some people like to challenge themselves with goals that involve a higher level of study. So let's see what's involved.
Ballroom Competition has three divisions: Professional, Pro-Am and Amateur Couple. A Pro-Am couple means that one is a professional and the other partner is a student - just like "Dancing with the Stars Show".
At the Pro/Am and Amateur Couple levels there are further divisions: Newcomer, Bronze I, II, III and Full Bronze, Silver I, II III and Full Silver, Gold, Gold Bar and Gold Star. At these levels there are Closed and Open Divisions as well. In the Closed divisions only figures from the level are allowed. In Open divisions, which is more competitive, you can dance figures from categories above your level and some open choreography.
In addition to the division of levels there are age categories in which the student enters. In other words, a student who is 45 will not compete against another student who is 25. We also decide which dances in which to enter our students.
This is just the beginning. There are Scholarship Divisions and Championship Divisions in which students can eventually enter with their instructor or as a student couple. Again, this is more competitive and usually involves the more experienced students.
So What Does It Take? Commitment to take your lessons and focus on the dance program your teacher suggests for you. We have to have clear goals to know what we are going to achieve. Then decide with your teacher that you are going to do this and DO IT! The only difference between you and others who have gone before you is that they took the chance, made the commitment and followed through. No matter how far you get, you will be a much better dancer for just the journey and experience! With dedication and belief in yourself you will be surprised at what you will achieve.
You too can get out there and show your stuff! |
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August Calandar |
Friday, Aug. 14th Dance 9-11; Rumba 8:15
Friday, Aug. 21st Open House 7:30-9 Dance 9-11
Saturday, August 22nd Arm Styling Workshop with Paula. 9:30AM-10:30AM
$15 Members, $20 Students, $25 General Public
Friday, Aug. 28th Dance 9-11, Fox Trot 8:15
Satudays August 15th and 29th:
Children's Open House
10AM - 11:30AM Sign up for Fall Classes
Youth Beginner I; Youth Beginner II
Try a class! Ages 6 and up.
or call for more information 716-839-2690
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| Youth Ballroom & Latin Class of 2008/2009
Congratulations to our Youth Ballroom & Latin Class of 2009: Jedidiah Gallagher, Lindsey Clark, Elizabeth Anderson and Marysa Smith.
On Friday, June 5th our Youth Ballroom and Latin Class gave their first performance at the Iacono Ballroom Center Studio. The class performed a Waltz, Cha Cha and Jive; What a hit! Everyone performed beautifully and the energy was fantastic! A pizza party and dance followed with awards and a performance by the Iacono Ballroom Center Staff.
We are looking forward to another great year in 2009-2010. Our Youth Open House & Registration will be held on Saturday August 15th and 29th from
10-11:30. Meet the staff and experience a class. Fall classes will after Labor Day.
Future plans for 2009/2010 are to perform at the Holiday Ball in December and enter the Falls Premier Ball Competition in January.
If you have an interest in our Youth Program please contact Paula Iacono at 716-839-2690 or email her at paula@iaconoballroom.com |
You can have anything you want if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.
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