last updated
4/6/10 11p
Northwest Dance Extravaganza '10
Saturday, Apr 10 *
Nile Country Club,
Mountlake Terrace, WA *
Featuring US Finalists, Decho & Bree
3/20/10 - Anything purchased at this point must be in cash
Day tickets can always be purchased at the door.
Studio 6 has Dinner/Evening front row combo tickets ($80). Join us!
Make a night of it…we usually go out to eat after the competition (about when
everyone’s hungry
or at least ready for a hot coco, recap, pats on the back or comforting & laughs
after all the festivities).
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'09 SCHEDULE
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| 9:00 AM | Ballroom Doors Open for Day Session *General Dancing* |
| 10:00 AM | Int’l Standard Group Competitions American Smooth Group Competitions (Nicki) AWARDS |
| 11:30 PM |
International Latin Groups (Alise, Kari) American Rhythm Group Competitions (Molly, CJ & Elizabeth) AWARDS |
| 2:00 PM |
Pro/Am Standard
and Smooth Scholarship Events Solo Routines (Riitta, Kaila, CJ & Cynthia) Pro/Am Latin and Rhythm Scholarship Events (Kari) Solo Routines AWARDS |
| Amateur Novice 3 Dance Closed Standard (W,QS) Solo Routines Amateur Novice 3 Dance Open Standard (W,F,QS) Amateur Novice 3 Dance Open Latin (CC,R,S) |
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| 4:00 PM | Complimentary WC Swing Workshop (for full pass or day ticket holders) |
| 5:00 PM | Intermission |
| DINNER SESSION | |
| 6:00 PM | Ballroom doors open for dinner guests (Evening Attire Requested) |
| 7:00 PM |
Dinner Show DECHO KRAEV and BREE WATSON with their Award winning Theater Arts Bolero Showdance See Video Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weJLQrOQIM4 MICHELLE BADION and WLADIMIR PINO with an Argentine Tango Solo JONATHAN and CAROLYN HUGGETT Sr. Standard Champs from Canada with a Standard Ballroom Demo NORBERT TESTON and JESSICA LINDSEY with a Latin Demo NATHAN FONTES and DELAYNA ROWE with a Theater Arts Waltz Solo ROBB BRYAN and BRIANNE GREEN with a West Coast Medley |
| EVENING SESSION | |
| 7:30 PM | Ballroom doors are re-opened for non-dinner guests |
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Evening Team Demos Bellingham Stars Youth Team, Casino Rueda Demonstration (wear black club-wear), Pacific Ballroom Dance Team Additional Evening Performances STEVE LaBOO and ADA WILLIAMS with a Chicago Style Steppin Demo CHAD BROOKS and JESSICA LINDSEY with a Theater Arts Showdance Six FREE Jack and Jill Contests These Jack and Jills are always a highlight of the evening. NO ENTRY FEE!!! Available dances are: Cha-Cha-Cha, Waltz, Hustle, Salsa, Nightclub 2, and Swing Just sign up for the one's you want to do. (Amateurs only please) Music cd's and awards to third place. Social Dancing Throughout the Evening There will be plenty of social dance time mixed in throughout the evening, so, bring your dancing shoes! Grand Finale Show with U.S. Professional Rhythm Finalists Decho Kraev and Bree Watson |
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| This event in past years has lasted until 11p and sometimes until 12a | |
| After event: Out to eat! | |
When should I get there?
You should plan on arriving a minimum of 1&1/2 hours before
you are scheduled to dance. However, I would advise you arriving a minimum of 2
hours before. This gives the coach a chance to check over your grooming (or if
they have offered to help, time to finish it) and helps when you get stuck in
that inevitable traffic jam. At some competitions there is a professional hair
stylist and or makeup artist available for hire (generally a minimum of $35 for
each) by appointment.
For NWE-I (Natasha) will be prepping everyone (be ready by following the
guidelines bellow) so be sure to arrive as early as possible as I have others to
prep, warm up and compete with as well as perform myself. Plus, you want to be
around to cheer your other teammates on!
When should you be ready to dance?
You should be ready to dance 1 hour before your scheduled
dance time. By the rules, a competition can run up to a half hour early. You
also want extra time to properly warm up your muscles, practice with your
partner, relax & get out any jitters or even just a touch-up. In general, do not
put your costume on until 1 hour prior unless otherwise told.
Few things to think of...
Remember to be prompt & prepared. You are representing, and
should show the utmost respect for, yourself, your coach(es), your team and your
school. Please come well dressed for when you are not dancing…have fun with it!
Competitions are a great outlet to wear something elegant or clubby-cool.
Food & misc: Don’t forget snacks & water
bottles…a hand towel is nice to have also.
For NWE-Within a block there is a Taco Bell, Wallgreens, McDonalds, Teriyaki and
Starbucks as well as the bar (including food & drinks) in the Elks club. There
is also a Fred Meyer & Subway very close driving distance (probably 5 minutes
South on Lake City Way).
Programs are available at the event and cost
anywhere from $5-$20…bring cash! Bring a highlighter & pen.
Video & Photo: Some competitions have videographers
(price ranges but usually begins at $10/dance) and photographers. Remember to
order videos & photos before you dance (photos you are generally not obligated
to purchase). You cannot video when a video company is present—unless given
permission by the competition (sometimes youth categories are permissible). I
believe there will be neither present at NWE so please do bring cameras
if you have them for yourself & teammates who do not.
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LADIES |
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Tan |
Best to body scrub before. Rub in some lotion around knees, elbows,
feet & hands—they tend to take in the tan more than other areas. Spray-on
places usually have something for you to use called “Barrier cream. Leave
tan product on as long as possible before showering (at least over night). |
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Hair |
No prom hairdos! Doesn’t have to be slicked back but must be smooth & clean. If you have short hair, can be styled into place or to flip around as long as it doesn’t get stuck on your face and doesn’t bother you. If you are creating a bun, usually a great idea to purchase a hair circle at a beauty supply store that matches your color (doesn’t matter if curly or straight) + some hair nets. Check out pictures & videos online. |
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Products that are great (Beauty supply store usually has generic
versions-except for the Aveda):
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Makeup |
Bring your makeup & brushes. Usually helpful if you have at least
moisturized. Even better if you already apply an approved foundation.
Foundation-should be a color that matches the "tan you" & very covering ("Dermablend"
I found to be the most covering). Concealer is great to have. |
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Leggings |
You can wear no leggings…just your tan. |
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GENTLEMEN |
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Tan |
Best to face (body also if you are exposing any other area) scrub
before. Leave tan product on as long as possible before showering (at least
over night) |
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Hair |
Yes you do need product in your hair. No it does not have to be
slicked down. |
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ENTRY COSTS & TICKETS |
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ADMISSION |
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