January 13, 2012

Happy New Year to you all and I hope the new year has been kind to you so far!

As for myself, I have no complaints. Most of you know I was going to my first UCWDC Worlds Championship this year in Orlando, FL. I went a hopeful contender and came home a Worlds Champion, winning my division (Pro/Pro Diamond Classic with my Pro/Coach Ronnie DeBenedetta) – ain’t that sweet!
It was a huge challenge for me, getting ready, preparing, practicing, lessons, etc., but I did it. Yeah!

And if you didn’t know this – Country is just not for country anymore – I danced a total of 8 different dance styles including of course Country 2-Step but also West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Nightclub, Cha Cha and Waltz (not to mention Triple 2 and Polka). So if you’re thinking that Country is all old-fashioned hokeyness, better change your perception QUICK, LOL.

BTW, in getting ready for this event I did some research on how athletes prepare for competitions – not just physically but mentally as well and I adapted some of those mental techniques for myself when I competed. It’s prompted me to do more reading on the matter and eventually I’ll be holding a special workshop specifically for competitors. Stay tuned for more developments!

Finally, I ask your indulgence while I (satirically) use my newly won title to excess in the upcoming workshop notices. Yes, feel free to make fun of me, I’m doing that myself, LOL. Does anyone have a crown I can wear, LOL??

I have some workshops coming up over the next few weeks from Los Angeles to San Diego, here are all the details, I hope I get to see you at one of them!