German Open Championship 2018

What a week in Stuttgart, Germany!!! We made our first finals at the prestigious German Open Championships and will be bringing home some hardware! We placed 5th overall with a 3rd place in tango in the Professional Master 2 Division. It was also very encouraging to receive some 2nd and 3rd place marks in a very competitive field. More importantly than the placing, we were happy with the way we danced. The GOC is one if the biggest competitions in the world and draws some of the best dancers from every continent. It was exciting to be back at this grand and amazing event.

A day earlier, we also competed 2 rounds in the Professional Master 1 Division and finished 17th. It was a very physically and mentally challenging day for us. We have had countless disappointments in our dance career and we always try to stay positive and learn from it. We regrouped and were able to bounce back for the next day. We almost scratched because of physical factors but we were proud to tough it out and finish the competition, putting Canada in the finals at this year’s GOC!

Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. Character is built from overcoming challenges and obstacles. We are grateful that there is never a dull moment in our dance career because all those moments make us who we are, and give us stories to share with our family, friends and students.

#onlycanadianfinalists, #GOC, #tgdancesport, #alwayslearning

Thanks to our sponsors
#EvolutionSportTherapy
#NaturesEssence
#NoscheseDancing
#OakridgePainClinic
#Tzafora Ballroom Jewelry

International Training Camp Caorle 2018

This is our 5th year at the International Training Camp in Caorle, Italy. It is the biggest dance camp in the world and it is getting bigger every year! It is such a rich experience and we learn so much when we are here. Every day is full of lectures from some of the top dance teachers in the world, as well as professors and experts in their field of study. They not only remind us of the fundamentals of dancing, but they also inspire us to always strive to learn and be the best version of ourselves. Watching top dancers demonstrate during the lectures also train our eyes to see the fine details of various technical and artistic qualities.

The training camp is like a huge family reunion for our team. We are always excited to meet our dance friends from all over the world in this beautiful sea front city. Gelaterias line the streets, which are packed with people late into the evenings. People walk along the promenade to enjoy the views, or lie on the beach next to the warm sea water. Dancers are seen everywhere, all drawn here by a common desire...to immerse ourselves into a full week of dance! It is always an intense experience, with the most energized night practices and shows you will ever see. 

Thank you to Davide, Olga, Fabio, Marina and all the staff members who made this possible every year. See you next year Caorle!

www.tgdancesport.com 

#TGDancesport #ITC2018 #TeamDiabloFamily #Caorle #KeepLearning #KeepImproving #NeverStop #BestVersionofOurselves

Our Sponsors : 

#EvolutionSportTherapy #NaturesEssence #永信健康食品 #OakridgePainClinic #NoscheseDancing #TzaforaBallroomJewelry

Here are more pictures for the Robson Square!

TGDancesportkids, TGDancesport competition team and the free social dance lesson before the performance!

We had so much fun teaching and performing at the Robson Square on July 06, 2018.  Our 5 years old from the TGDancesportkids age 4-7 program danced their Tango and Samba and stole the show!!! They were so adorable.  Our adult competitive students also put on a good show! We are so proud of every single one of them.  We taught the Tango at 7:30pm and had a great time with such a fun crowd.  See you next year again!! 

Professional Competition Star Championship Italy 2018

The past one month has been an incredibly busy time for us. Now that things are more settled, we finally have an opportunity to write about our trip.  4 weeks ago, we participated in the very physical and mentally demanding 4 days of preparation camp. We woke up at 5:30 to start our 12 hour day. Every day we did hours of dance training in the morning followed by physical strengthening activities for the rest of the day.  By the end of the camp, we were physically exhausted but feel a sense of accomplishment. We were quite proud that we kept up with dancers who are in their twenties.  

Immediately after the camp was the biggest competition of the year, the Star Championship. We made our debut in Professional division Master Class.  As the only couple who made the finals of both Master 1 and 2, we had to dance semi finals (10dances) then two finals (10 Dances) in a row with no break. We ended up dancing back to back all on semi-finals and finals in one hour.  With very little or no breaks in between dances and rounds, our physical and mental strength was being put to the test. We were proud to be the only couple that makes both finals and our coaches were happy as that was the best performance they have ever seen from us.  This competition reminded us of the time when we first started competing in Europe and how far we had climbed the ladder. There is always still much to learn and to improve on.  We are excited and looking forward to this new chapter of our career.  

#TGDancesport #WDSF #Professional #MasterClass #Dancesport #Athletes #Dancers 

Thanks to our sponsors and please support them 

#EvolutionSportTherapy #NaturesEssence #永信健康食品 #NoscheseDancing #Tzafora-Ballroom Jewelry

World Championship 2017

Snowball 2017

It was an unforgettable end to our amateur career as we made the finals in the Adult category for the first time at the Snowball Classic. For us, it wasn’t just another competition. We knew going in that it was to be our last competition as amateurs. In the finals, we danced two solos and competed with couples about 20 years younger! We were very proud to receive both the Top BC Couple Award and Sr 1 champion title for the 5th consecutive year. It was a perfect finale to our 10 year amateur career together and we have had so many wonderful memories and are truly grateful for what we have achieved. 

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and officials. This competition would not be possible without your tireless work and commitment. We are deeply touched by everyone who has sent us messages and talked to us following our announcement to turn professional. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Each and every one of you has made an impact in our lives and we are better for knowing you. Thank you to our students for your continued support. Our story will continue in the Professional Division...

We have the most amazing sponsors! Thank you!#EvolutionSportTherapy #NaturesEssence永信健康食品 #NoscheseDancing #Tzafora 

#TGDancesport #Dancesport #WDSF #keepgoing