Strictly Ballroom!

In writing this post, I find myself chuckling as I think of the movie Strictly Ballroom.  It is a 1992 Australian romantic comedy that one can say is super cheesey but highly entertaining.  I recommend you see it at least once! Anyway, the post really isn't about the movie but it is about ballroom.  This year at school, Liv has been participating on the school's ballroom dance level one team.  She has really enjoyed learning all the dances - cha cha, swing, fox trot etc.



She participated in a school team match in January with her team receiving a gold place finish.  In February, we spent the day on the campus of UVU where Olivia's team scored well and she finished in the top 6 level one dancers for her school which allowed her to participate at the ballroom dance competition on the campus of BYU on March 9th.

Her team earned a gold medal finish and placed third overall in the level one division of all the school in attendance.  Liv danced the fox trot and merengue dance for her dances.  In the newcomer swing competition, which ccontained level l and level 2, dancers she made it to the quarterfinals.  From 179 starting couples down to the final 24 is where she placed.  It was a fun day watching her and her friend Cassie perform.  They actually placed the exact same which was wonderful!

Ballroom has been a great experience for her.  We are sad that the program may not be available at our school next year.  Here are a few pictures from the various performances.

UVU Dance Competition February 23, 2013

Liv and partner Tanner Bustin' a Move

Go team #322!

 

Newcomer Cha Cha Dance

Liv's friend Jade also competed.

A few pictures from the March 9th Competition at BYU.

Liv and partner Tanner

Cassie and her partner Jesse

Team #146!

I will try to upload a video of Liv dancing the Merengue as soon as my not so technology savy self figures out how to upload and see the video on the computer!