Dance Master 2016, Bucharest Romania

We decided last minute to compete in the Dance Masters 2016 in Bucharest, Romania. It was the first time in Romania for both of us, and it is always exciting to travel to a new city/country. It is also exciting when we make it onto the podium, and finish 3rd! We were happy with our dancing and the audience was very appreciative of a couple coming all the way from Canada. One local who helped us take pictures said we were her favorite because we were small but had lots of energy and movement, she enjoyed watching us. We always appreciate acknowledgement from spectators. We feel very fortunate to live a life as a dancer and having the opportunity to travel and to meet many people from around the world. 

Thanks to our sponsors #EvolutionSportTherapy #NaturesEssence #Tzafora for your support 

Fabriano 2016

Our first competition of the year was held in Fabriano, Italy.  It has been two months since Gloria had her emergency surgery, and the recovery has not been easy.  It has been frustrating, both mentally and physically and we didn't know how long it would take for us to get back into competition shape.  2 weeks after Gloria was allowed by the surgeon to do more than just walking, we decided to throw ourselves back into training.  Competing in this first competition was a mental victory and we were very happy to finish 28 out of 94 couples in the Over 16 Adult Open Championship.

Snowball Classic 2015

Snowball Classic is one of the premier dance events in Canada and attracts some of the best dancers in the world.  This year, it also hosted the under 21 World Standard Championships and World Cup 10 Dance.  

We defended our title for the 3rd time and It is also our 3rd year in a row receiving the top BC couple award sponsored by Andy and Wendy Wong. 

Snowball Classic is always a special event for us as we met and tried out for the very first time at Snowball 2007.  We also are very honored to be the liaison in inviting top European couples to our home town to compete every year. 

Thanks to Pinky Wong and the organizing committee, the officials and the volunteers for making this a world class event.

Thanks to our sponsors -- Evolution Sport Therapy and Nature's Essence for your support! 

European Master Game 2015

Competing in the European Master Games in Nice was an experience of a lifetime.  On Friday, we competed in the World Cup and finished 8th.  On Saturday, it was the first ever European Master Games Senior 1 Championship, and we missed the final (Top 6) by 1.36 points!  It was also the first time the new judging system was used for senior events.  The new judging system is definitely more detail, informative and objective which would benefit all dancers.  

Even tho we did not make the final, we were very happy with how we danced.  5 of the 6 finalists are top 12 in the world, and it was a thrill to dance with such amazing dancers and competitors.  Thanks to the organizing committee and to all the volunteers who made this a world class event!  

Thanks to our support team -- our family, coaches, teachers, students, fans and sponsors #evolutionsporttherapy #NaturesEssence  for cheering for us along our journey. 

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Luxembourg Open 2015

To win a competition is an amazing feeling.   This was our second time competing in the Luxembourg Open Championships.  We danced 3 rounds and won all 5 dances in the final.  We share this victory with our amazing coaches and support team.  We love you Paolo​, Silvia​ and Domenico​

The highlight of the day was not winning the competition, it was the ovation we received from spectators and dancers when we were walking off the floor after the awards ceremony.  It was unexpected and heartwarming, and it made us feel very proud and honored to be part of this Dancesport community.  We could tell they were truly happy for us, and it is a moment we will never forget.  Thanks to everyone who cheered for us and made this day so special.   

Sponsored by #EvolutionSportTherapy and #NaturesEssence 

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World Championship 2015

The World Championships were held in Prague, Czech Republic this year.  It was our 2nd time proudly representing Canada.  The top 2 from each country are invited. After dancing 4 rounds against 50 couples from 29 counties, we placed 20th in the World Championships.  We were very happy to be among some of the best dancers in the world!

It was one of the happiest competitions for us, not because of the results, but because we felt very fortunate to be part of this amazing experience.  The venue, at the elegant Lucerna Palace, was packed and the cheering was deafening which made us feel like we were at a rock concert or a hockey game!  It was so loud that it was difficult to hear the music!  Definitely something we will never forget.

It is always a great honour to represent your country, and we are grateful for this opportunity.  Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years.  Special thanks to Paolo Bosco, Silvia Pitton, and Domenico for preparing us physically and mentally, and for pushing us to be the best that we can be.  Also, thanks to our sponsor Evolution Sport Therapy and Nature's Essence for the support.   

GOC 2015

It's amazing that it's our 5th year competing at GOC, one of the biggest and most prestigious competitions in the world.  It always draws a lot of the best dancers from around the globe.  We finished 37th out of 145 couples, which is a great result for us considering the caliber of dancers present.  Our coaches, Paolo and Silvia were very happy with our dancing and improvement in areas we have been working on.  The endless process of aiming to improve yourself is what makes dancing so challenging, but also rewarding.  

We now prepare for our World Championships in Prague on September 5th.  Wish us luck!