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All day Coaching at Championship Dance Camp / FL

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www.championshipdancecamp.com
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All day Coaching at FADS in FL

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Steve Wilke

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It all began when a young girl from Russia was recognized for her exceptional dancing ability. She had a gift for all types of dance—folk, ballet and especially ballroom. However, as a general in the Red Army, her grandfather had his own ideas of what she should do with her life, and dancing was not among them. But once he realized how much it meant to her, he agreed that she should follow her heart and pursue her dream of becoming a world-class dancer. After years of disciplined, hard work the… Continue

JUNE 20
TONY & ELENA / SHOW
Chattanooga,TN
dancechattanooga@fredastaire.com

June 22-23
Tony and Elena-coaching
FADS
Belmont, MA
www.fadsbelmont.com

July 1, 2009
For lessons in LA, San Diego, or Orange County go to CONTACT section of Website

July 4-5
Tony Judging Manhattan Championship

July 7-11 Tony Judging AAC/
FADS Nationals
Chicago, IL

July 10-12
Elena-judging
Palm Springs, CA

July 18
Elena- Appearance with Mario Lopez
Caesars Windsor Casino
Ontario, Canada

August 8-9
Elena- Coachi… Continue

New Interview with Elena and Tony-3-20-09
Dancing Can Improve Your RelationshipDancing With The Stars' Tony Dovolani says dancing improves relationships.by Lois Elfman

Most women love to dance. It's kind of a biological imperative. We hear music and we start to move to it. In our dreams, the men in our lives are moving with us. Dinner and dancing is a kind of ultimate fantasy date, but too often we skip the second part.

Things have been looking up for boogie-enthusiasts these past few years th… Continue

When you were in ballroom competitions, what was your favorite dance and why?

People ask that question all of the time and it’s very hard to answer. I love them all. I guess it depends on the mood, the music, new choreography and so on......I use to compete in 10 Dance and then just continued in Latin. I guess it fits my personality better. And with Tony, I competed in Rhythm.
But, if I absolutely must choose, it would be International RUMBA.

What do you miss about ballroom competing?

To tell… Continue