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STARS OF THE FUTURE 2010
15 Jun 2010 - Alex

A very long awaited competition Stars of the Future took part in Brentwood Leisure Centre on Saturday 12 of June. This event is one of the most popular competitions throughout the schools in Great Briatin. A and L Dance had a very strong presence at this event achieving very high results: Well done all A and L Dance Team for all your results from Robert, Linda, Alex and Lisa!!!
Juvenille Beginners Ballroom
Gerard Sami and Jasmine Saunders – 7th Place
Oliver Beardmore and Maria Allan – 8th Place
William Bannister and Jessica Casey – 16th Place
Junior Beginners Ballroom
George Kennett and Georgia Blatch – 20th Place
Junior Under 14s Ballroom
Jordan Maguire and Marisha Clarke – 5th Place
Junior Open Championship Ballroom
Miles Chapman and Lorna Arnold – 2nd Place
Jordan Sahota and Megan Chatwood – 9th Place
Harry Keep and Tabita Law – 11th Place
Under 35 Beginners Ballroom
Ross Mitchell and Emma Norgate – 1st Place
Martin Ball and Claire Finney – 9th Place
Over 35 Beginners Ballroom
Ian and Suzanna Guerney – 17th Place
Under 35 Intermediate Ballroom
Berny Dyke and Jo Stevens – 5th Place
Andy Nelson and Cheryl Davies – 18th Place
Over 35 Intermediate Championship
Alan and Treza Hammond – 13th Place
Under 35 Pre Amateur Championship
Alex Robinson and Ann-Marie Wait – 14th Place

European Professional Latin Championships in Moscow
07 May 2010 - Alex

On Sunday 25 of April 2010 all the best professional latin couples in Europe gathered in Moscow to compete for a title of European Champion. Russian Dance Union with its head Mr. Stanislav Popov really do a magnificent job in organasing dance championships, and this year was no exemption. Tournament was held in Crown Plaza Hotel right in the heart of Russian capital; superb lighting, live music, TV broadcasting and brilliant dancing all were part of this eveing. Alex and Lisa Ivanets were the only couple representing England this year and they reached prestigious Semi-Final round fourth year in a row, with Michael Malitowski and Joana Leunis of Poland winning it again!!! The competition will be shown on Eurosport channel around December 2010 just befor Christmas…

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2010
01 Mar 2010 - Alex

It was a very pleasant surprise for us to receive an invitation to take part in BBC’s new programme SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the show has already taken USA by storm and its certainly becoming a massive hit in th UK. This time Alex was assisting Richard Marcel in choreographing and training Lizzie(one of the contestants) to perform Samba routine in the Final Live Show 2010! Due to Robbie’s injury whilst training Hip Hop, Lizzie have lost her dance partner for Samba and Alex was meant to dance with Lizzie in the Final Show, but it was not possible at the end as it was contradicting with Rules of the Show. Luckily Alistair(contestant of the show) who was voted out in the semifinal has agreed to step in last minute and perform Samba routine in the Final… It was a great show that has a huge future in the UK and we are very happy to be part of this amazing project!!!

WDC AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DISNEYLAND, PARIS
27 Dec 2009 - Alex

On Thursday 3rd December couples of A & L Team travelled to the neighbouring Country France to take part in the Brand New Competition organised by Sammy Stopford and World Dance Council. The competition took place in the New York Hotel in heart of the Disney Land Resort near Paris and lasted over 3 days. Although it is a relatively new competition, it featured some very prestigous titles including the World Under 10s, under 12s, under 14s, under 16s, under 19s and under 21 years Championships and also the Professional Latin WDC World Ranking Event. Everybody enjoyed this weekend of dancing; not only was there some fantastic dancing but the panel of adjudicators consisted of over 30 World Champions – WOW!!

We are very proud to present you the results of all our couples whom took part in these events representing ENGLAND and want to congratulate them on their success:
Under 10s World Ballroom – Gerard Sami and Jasmine Saunders 7th Place in Final
Under 10s World LAtin – Gerard Sami and JAsmine Saunders 8th Place

Under 12s World Ballroom and Latin – Gerard Sami and Jasmine Saunders 13th Place
Under 16s Disney Cup Ballroom – Jordan Sahota and Megan Chatwood 6th Place in Final
Under 16s World Latin – Jordan Sahota and MEgan Chatwood 15th Place
Under 16s Disney Cup Ballroom – Kai Widdrington and Charlotte Sweeney 4th Place in Final

Under 16s World Ballroom – Kai Widdrington and Charlotte Sweeney 6th Place in Final
Under 16s World Latin – Kai Widdrington and Charlotte Sweeney 7th Place
Under 19s Disney Cup Ballroom – Tabari Salmon and Sophie McCoy 6th Place in Final
Under 19s Disney Cup Latin – Tabari Salmon and Sophie McCoy 7th Place
Under 19s World Ballroom – Tabari Salmon and Sophie McCoy 9th Place
Under 19s World Latin – Tabari Salmon and Sophie McCoy 10th Place
Under 19s Disney Cup Ballroom – Lewis Handley Greaves and Kirsty Sahota – 7th Place
Under 19s Disney Cup Latin – Lewis Handley Greaves and Kirsty Sahota – 13th Place
Under 19s World Ballroom – Lewis Handley Greaves and Kirsty Sahota – 14th Place

Training Day with Hanna Kartunen
20 Aug 2009 - Alex

On Saturday and Sunday 18–19 of July, Alex and Lisa were proud to host Squad Training featuring Former World Number 1 in Latin-America Dancing, Famous Exhibition Star Miss Hanna Kartunen. Hana trained couples of A&L Team for 2 days. She did group lectures alongside private lessons. Couples from all over the UK and Abroad attended this Workshop and really enjoyed it. You can see pictures from it in our Gallery…

Alex and Lisa in Bangkok
18 Jul 2009 - Alex

On Saturday 27 of June The Grand Opening of Summer Mansiom 3 took place in Bangkok, Thailand. The organizer of this Celebration was Mr. Somchai – Great Ambassador of Dance in Thailand and loyal member of UKA (United Kingdom Alliance). Alex and Lisa alongside David Roberts and Graham Cookes of UKA were invited to take part in this event. Alex and Lisa presented their Latin-American Show this time in partnership with their Italan colleagues- World Amateur Ballroom Champions Paolo Bosco and Sylvia Pitton doing Ballroom Cabaret. Lovely evening enjoyed by Thai public…

Victory at All Ireland Championships for Stas&Laura
03 Jul 2009 - Alex

We have received a very good news from Ireland. Stanislav Wakeham and Laura Nolan, couple of A&L Team, trained by Alex and Lisa, have become absolute Irish Champions in Youth age category in 2009. They won Youth Latin, Youth Ballroom and Youth 10 Dance Championships and will be representing Ireland at the World,and European Championships this year. Our Congratulations go to Stas & Laura and we wish them all the best for the Future!!!

Forthcoming

We do regular shows, lectures and lessons. We teach ballroom and latin. We also teach hip-hop and street dances. Check our availability and check our plans. Nearest forthcoming event:

LECTURE AND CABARET AT THE FAMOUS CHELTENHAM DANCE FESTIVAL
06 Aug 2010 (3days) - Alex

On Saturday 7th August Alex and Lisa will be lecturing for Barbara and Freddie Clark and in the evening they will be demonstrating.For more information on this event cotact Barbara and Freddie on 01242 231621.

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Interview with Hannah Kartunnen
17 Dec 2009 - Alex

In July 2009 Hannah was a guest in our studio in Southampton lecturing and training couples of A&L Team whilst her stay she gave an interview to Dancesportinfo.net. With their kind permission we are publishing this interview on our website…

Hanna Karttunen – I love to dance

Hanna, what was the most important thing in your career for you?
I love to dance, I love to practise. There are special moments during the competition, not necessarily when you are winning something, these are [...]

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British Open Championships 2009, Blackpool
04 Jun 2009 - Alex

End of May, and the whole Ballroom dancing community all over the world is buzzing as another British Open Championships is about to begin.
The dance studios in London are bursting at the seams as International couples have arrived to practice and have last minute private tuition with the top class world coaches. The costume makers are feeling it too, they are trying to make all the outfits for the couples and prepare for their exhibition stand at the biggest festival in the world. Blackpool [...]

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British Open Championships in Blackpool May 2008
02 Jun 2008 - Alex

Another year has gone by and all the best dancers from the most remote Countries in the World made their way to the capital of Ballroom Dancing – Blackpool!. The festival started much earlier for Alex and Lisa this year as they were invited to particpate in the Invitation Professional Team Match. It involved four Countries – Great Britain, USA, ITaly and Japan. This unique event included 4 Top Couples(2 Standard and 2 Latin) for each [...]

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MOVE IT 2008 - The UKs Biggest Live Dance Event
27 Mar 2008 - Alex

MOVE IT 2008 – The UKs Biggest Live Dance Event

British Dance is thriving with more people watching performances, taking classes and watching dance on tv more than ever before.
Depending on your personality whether you are looking for something funky, energetic, lyrical or classical, there is style of dance to suit everybody.

Both Alex and myself were delighted to be contacted by Move It Programme Manager Georgina Harper asking us to take part in this years exhibition.

When we [...]

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Trip to Bangkok- Thailand
22 Apr 2007 - Alex

After having a little break from trips to Asia, we were delighted and looking forward to attending the opening of Summer Mansion Grand Hall Calebrations in Bangkok. We accepted this trip over a year ago at the UKA Congress in Blackpool when the orgaqniser of the event Mr Somchai was charmed by Lisa’s dancing and her lecture and asked us if we would come and demonstrate for him for the opening of his new Dance Ballroom. Unfortunately due to the sudden death of his father Alex was not at [...]

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Our Trip to Aberdeen
22 Apr 2007 - Alex

Having done 2 demonstrations in Scotland in the past year – One in Aberdeen* for the Northern Dance Club and one in Glasgow for the sixtieth Anniversary of Scottish Dancesport, we were pleased to hear back from Elaine Sim, the organiser of the Aberdeens showcase, and with great pleasure accepted this invitation.

After our visit last year, the circumstances in Aberdeen had changed, firstly Elaine waws not representing Northern Dance Club anymore and secondly the reason for [...]

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