Ballroom comp results: Blackpool

[tro...@ips.id.ethz.ch]

Hi everyone

I have just returned from a great week of dancing in Blackpool.
For those interested, here are the results of this year's
British Open Championships.

First a quick summary:

The Latin Rising Stars Pro competition was won by Allan Tornsberg and Vibeke
Toft from Denmark who danced for the first time as Professionals. Also the
Modern Rising Stars comp was won by the 'first-timers' Augusto Schiavo and
Cateria Arzenton from Italy. They even reached the finals in the main
competition.

John and Nadia Eftedal from Norway won the Pro Latin Championship, with last
years winners Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl from England placing second.

In the Modern (standard) section John Wood and Anne Lewis won the competition
by winning three dances and Marcus and Karen Hilton winning the Quickstep and
placing second in the other dances. The Sinkinsons placed third and the
Tremblays fourth, as last year.

The Amateur Latin Championship was won by the Germans Paul Killick and Inga
Haas. Second were Paul Green and Karen Rufus from Australia.

The quality of the Senior Latin Championship is improving from every year.
This year it was won by Wolfram and Eva-Maria Galke from Germany who made
this their last competition. Second were Yoichi and Sachiko Mochizuki from
Japan who also won the Senior Modern Championship.

As Schiavo/Arzenton have turned Pro there was no clear favourite for the
Amateur Modern Championship. It was won by Timothy Howson and Joanne Bolton.
Jens Werner and Charlotte Joergensen from Denmark placed second and the winners
of last year's 'under 21' competition, Christopher Hawkins and Hazel Newberry
from London placed 5th. This years 'under 21' competition was won by
William and Alesandra Pino from Italy who reached the semifinals in the main
championship.

Here are the results of the finals of all the competions in the chronological
order of the events. As most of the readers of this newsgroup/mailing list are
from America I have in some events added comments about the success of
American couples.

Adjudicators:

Chairman of Adjudicators: Mr Bill Irvine, MBE

Evening: Mrs Vicky Barr Chalfont St. Giles
Mr Bob Burgess London
Mr Robert Grover Keston
Mr Stephen Hillier Woking
Mrs Bobby Irvine MBE London
Mr John Knight Birmingham
Mrs Lorna Lee Tadworth
Mr Peter Maxwell London
Miss Margaret Redmond Ormskirk
Mrs Rita Short Solihull
Mr David Sycamore London

Afternoon: Mr George Coad Maghull
Mrs Hazel Fletcher Cobham
Mr Len Goodman Dartford
Miss Lynn Harman Tadworth
Mr Michael Houseman South Croydon
Mrs Helen Richey Headley Down
Mrs Lynette Boyce Bournemouth

British Professional 'Rising Stars' Latin Competition
(156 couples from 29 nations)

1. Allan Tornsberg and Vibeke Toft Denmark
2. Brian Torner and Brigitt Mayer Canada
3. Bo and Helle Loft Jensen Denmark
4. Kenneth McKechnie and Manuela Faller Scotland
5. Michael Hull and Linda Pettersen Germany
6. Alberto and Evelina Pregnolato Italy
7. Harm-Jan Schadenberg and Wendy Kroeze Holland

(Best U.S. couples: Gary and Diana McDonald as well as Stephan Krauel and
Denise Jordain reached the round of the best 24)

British Senior (over 35's) Modern Championship
(166 couples from 18 nations)

1. Yoichi and Sachiko Mochizuki Japan
2. Wolfram and Eva-Maria Galke Germany
3. Theo Brink and Lida Brink-Oppenkamp Holland
4. Evhard and Sabine Remberg Germany
5. Chris and Ann Freeman Chorley
6. Paul Theys and Martine Elens Belgium

International Invitation Professional Team Match

1. Great Britain (298.8 points)
Captain: Mr Anthony Hurley
Modern: Marcus and Karen Hilton
John Wood and Anne Lewis
Latin: Donnie Burns and Gaynor Fairweather
Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl

2. Norway (297.4 points)
Captain: Mr Svein Rotvold
Modern: Lasse Odegard and Laila Kragebol
Kim Rygel and Cecilie Brink Rygel
Latin: Johan Fredrik and Nadia Eftedal
Martin Dihlmann and Tone Nyhagen Burns

3. Germany (292.4 points)
Captain: Mr Rudi Trautz
Modern: Norman and Dagmar Beck
Peter Muller and Elke Maibauer
Latin: Hans-Reinhard Galke and Bianca Schreiber
Ralf Lepehene and Lydia Weisser

4. U.S.A. (291.0 points)
Captain: Mr Lee Wakefield
Modern: Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith
Timothy Mason and Michelle Chard
Latin: ?
Bill Sparks and Shirley Johnson

5. Japan (290.4 points)
Captain: Mr Sueaisa Honda
Modern: Hirofumi and Kyoko Amano
Hiroyoshi and Naoko Washimi
Latin: Syuji Chida and Junko Oguma
Akira and Yoko Iwahahi

Adjudicators:

Miss Barbara Nagode Ambroz, Slovenia
Mr Viktor Berger, Switzerland
Mr Nils-Hakan Carlsson, Sweden

British Amateur Under 21 Years Latin Championship
(167 couples from 24 nations, no U.S. couple)

1. Dermot Clemenger and Diana Karlsson Sweden
2. Carmelo Pizzino and Natalie Flugge Australia
3. Scott Mayers and Kelly Beesley Sheffield
4. Adam Reeve and Louise Garvie Australia
5. Jaakko Toivonen and Hanna Karttunen Finland
6. Andres Skufca and Katarina Venturini Slovenia

British Professional 'Rising Stars' Modern Competition
(215 couples from 32 countries)

1. Augusto Schiavo and Cateria Arzenton Italy
2. Fabio Selmi and Simona Fancello Italy
3. Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith U.S.A.
4. Hiroyoshi and Naoko Washimi Japan
5. Davide Cacciari and Morena Ricci Italy
6. David Trueman and Helen Dalgliesh Essington

(best Canadian couple: Gilles and Lucie Bettner reached the round of the
best 48)

British Senior (over 35's) Latin Championship
(59 couples from 11 countries)

1. Wolfram and Eva-Maria Galke Germany
2. Yoichi and Sachiko Mochizuki Japan
3. Tony and Margaret Long Wigan
4. Bradley Rathbone and Rita Sollberger Switzerland
5. James and Gina O'Neill Kenley
6. Ken and Yoko Anami Japan

Wolfram and Eva-Maria Galke announced their retirement from competitions.

(best U.S. couple: Craig Cesarin and Tina Moretti reached the round of the
best 24)

British Modern Formation Dancing Championship
(5 teams)

1. Interclub Slovnat Bratislave
Trained by Ing. Milan Stiavnicky

2. Ystrad Fawer Ballroom Team
Trained by Philip and Carol Perry

3. TSC Augsburg Modern Formation Team
Trained by ?

4. Utah Valley Communtity College Team
Trained by Scott Asbell and Heidi Pugmire

5. Penge Modern Formation Team
Trained by Peggy Spencer MBE and Steve Kemsley



British Amateur Latin Championship
(380 couples)

1. Paul Killick and Inga Haas Germany
2. Paul Green and Karen Rufus Australia
3. John Byrnes and Jane Lyttleton Croydon
4. Ralf Muller and Olga Muller-Omeltchenko Germany
5. Mark Lunn and Karen Hardy Manchester
6. Ian Waite and Melanie Walker Reading

(best Canadian couples: Sylvain Cardinal and Tanya Vezina as well as Alan
Doucet and Anik Jolicoeur both reached the best 24)

British Professional Latin Championship

Overall winner: Johan and Nadia Eftedal Norway

Cha-Cha-Cha:
1. Johan and Nadia Eftedal Norway
2. Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl Manchester
3. Corky and Shirley Ballas London
4. Jukka Haapalainen and Sirpa Suutari Finland
5. Richard and Els Porter Surrey
6. Hans Galke and Bianca Schreiber Germany
7. Bryan Watson and Claudia Leoni Italy

Samba:
1. Johan and Nadia Eftedal Norway
2. Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl Manchester
3. Corky and Shirley Ballas London
4. Richard and Els Porter Surrey
5. Jukka Haapalainen and Sirpa Suutari Finland
6. Bryan Watson and Claudia Leoni Italy

Rumba:
1. Johan and Nadia Eftedal Norway
2. Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl Manchester
3. Corky and Shirley Ballas London
4. Richard and Els Porter Surrey
5. Jukka Haapalainen and Sirpa Suutari Finland
6. Hans Galke and Bianca Schreiber Germany

Paso Doble:
1. Johan and Nadia Eftedal Norway
2. Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl Manchester
3. Corky and Shirley Ballas London
4. Jukka Haapalainen and Sirpa Suutari Finland
5. Richard and Els Porter Surrey
6. Bryan Watson and Claudia Leoni Italy

Jive:
1. Corky and Shirley Ballas London
2. Sammy Stopford and Barbara McColl Manchester
3. Johan and Nadia Eftedal Norway
4. Bryan Watson and Claudia Leoni Italy
5. Richard and Els Porter Surrey
6. Hans Galke and Bianca Schreiber Germany

British Amateur under 21 Years Modern Championship
(141 couples, no American couples)

1. William and Alesandra Pino Italy
2. Michael Reilly and Valerie Hobden Ampthill
3. Jonathan Crossley and Michelle de Barra Weston
4. Adam Reeve and Louise Garvie Australia
5. Morten Sell and Kirsten Overballe Denmark
6. Francesco Flumiani and Angela Ferraro Italy

British Amateur Ballroom Dancing Championship
(435 couples)

1. Timothy Howson and Joanne Bolton High Wycombe
2. Jens Werner and Charlotte Joergensen Denmark
3. Massimo Georgani and Alessia Manfredini Italy
4. Alan Shingler and Donna Reeve London
5. Christopher Hawkins and Hazel Newberry London
6. Tony Dokman and Anita Dokman Holland

The winners of the under 21 Championship reached the Semifinals in this
competition. Christopher Hawkins and Hazel Newberry had won the under 21
competition last year.

(best U.S. couples: Hamid Taba and Tammy Droddy as well as Peter Collins
and Amy Cousins reached the 2nd qualifying round (best 276);
best Canadian couple: Alain Doucet and Anik Jolicoeur reached the best 24)

British Professional 'Invitation' Exhibition Competition

Judges: Miss Doreen Edward, Harrogate
Mrs Sam Sodano, U.S.A.
Mr Ruud Vermey, Holland

1. David and Sharon Savoy U.S.A.
2. David and Leslie Elkin U.S.A.
3. Michael Chapman and Kristi Lowe U.S.A.
4. David Howland and Vivienne Ramsey U.S.A.
5. Clive and Karen Phillips U.S.A.
6. Dario Gargiulo and Tania McGuiness Australia
7. Peter and Rachell van der Veek New Zealand

British Professional Ballroom Dancing Championship

Overall Winner: John Wood and Anne Lewis Esher

Waltz:
1. John Wood and Anne Lewis Esher
2. Marcus and Karen Hilton Rochdale
3. Andrew and Loraine Sinkinson London
4. Denis and Adele Tremblay South Croydon
5. Luca Baricchi and Amanda Owen Wallington
6. Augusto Schiavo and Caterina Arzenton Italy

Foxtrot:
1. John Wood and Anne Lewis Esher
2. Marcus and Karen Hilton Rochdale
Andrew and Loraine Sinkinson London
4. Denis and Adele Tremblay South Croydon
5. Luca Baricchi and Amanda Owen Wallington
6. Augusto Schiavo and Caterina Arzenton Italy

Tango:
1. John Wood and Anne Lewis Esher
2. Marcus and Karen Hilton Rochdale
3. Andrew and Loraine Sinkinson London
4. Denis and Adele Tremblay South Croydon
5. Augusto Schiavo and Caterina Arzenton Italy
6. Luca Baricchi and Amanda Owen Wallington

Quickstep:
1. John Wood and Anne Lewis Esher
2. Marcus and Karen Hilton Rochdale
3. Andrew and Loraine Sinkinson London
4. Denis and Adele Tremblay South Croydon
5. Luca Baricchi and Amanda Owen Wallington
6. Augusto Schiavo and Caterina Arzenton Italy

The following couples reached the semifinals in all four dances:

Lasse Odegard and Laila Kragebol Norway
Hiro and Kyoko Amano Japan
Kim and Cecilie Rygel Norway
Hide and Yoko Tanaka Japan
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith U.S.A.

Chu and Tomiko Shinoda from Japan reached the semifinals in all dances
but Quickstep.
John Vyse and Jennifer Buchanan from Scotland reached the semifinals in
Waltz.
Robert and Barbara Litchfield from Stoke on Trent reached the semifinals
in Quickstep.

British Latin Formation Dancing Championship

1. Greater Manchester Latin Formation Team
Trained by Bob Dale

2. TSC Rot-Gold Casino Nurnberg A Team
Trained by Tone Nyhagen, Martin Dihlmann, Susanne Hermanns
and Jan Oechler

3. Penge Latin Formation Team
Trained by Peggy Spencer MBE and Geoffrey Hearn

4. Ystrad Fawr Latin American Formation Team
Trained by Philip and Carol Perry

5. TSG Erkelenz A Team
Trained by Jo Schiffer

6. Attack Dancers Latin American Formation Team
Trained by Carol Attack and Corky Ballas