Mystery Blogger – Here We Go Again!

So here is the eagerly anticipated report from MB, so who is it this time? Post your guess and see if you can win a prize.

“And it’s here again – arguably the most important date in the dancing calendar – the first Dancesteps competition of the year.

A ‘family reunion’ as one may call it, saw many enthusiastic supporters coming along providing anything from encouraging cheers for those on the dance floor to switching out numbers for those also on partnering duty- which after doing once, I’ve gained a large respect for anyone who partners alongside competing regularly because that was not easy!

With the competition fully in motion, the floor was graced with dresses of all colours and styles red, black, green, yellow, dresses with feathers, dresses with lace, dresses you’ve seen other people wear before and some completely new. And I will say it’s always an honour to see dresses that I and others have worn before, gain a new life and be passed through the dancing generations.

In the sequence events, a wonderful Waverly Two Step was danced by the Juveniles followed by the adults who gave a performance of the Trafalgar Two Step – with the inventors of the dance also judging! Everyone delivered a splendid performance, making everyone proud.

Moreover, I must highlight my favourite event of the day which was the Under 6 Walks and Points. The dancers came with their A game and no less – reminding me of how I was once one of the dancers up there, an unforgettable dancing memory from my childhood.

As always, Louise kept the day moving swiftly along, and by lunchtime the first presentations were being announced with the school achieving tremendous results and many members being awarded first place in their respective categories. 

Next, we saw fierce performances in the Latin events with expressive Cha Cha Chas and powerful Paso Dobles taking our breath away – metaphorically and literally.

Before we knew it, we had made it to the final event, the under 35 couples Jive. Of course the day would not be complete without playing ‘Reach For The Stars’ a staple of the Dancesteps competition. With the whole audience joining in for the chorus, the atmosphere was electric.  It was delightful spending another year back together with our dancing family and I will be looking forward to whatever (or whoever) next year brings.”