| 2011 CLUB CHALLENGE PRIZES AND RULES |
$1,000 FINALE
First Place - $300
plus 2 tickets to the US Open Swing Dance Championships in November
Second Place - $250 plus 2 passes to an event
Third Place - $200 plus 2 passes to an event
Fourth Place - $150 plus 2 passes to an event
Fifth Place - $100 plus 2 passes to an event
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The 2011 Club Challenge dance will be "West Coast Swing" and will be a Progressive Jack & Jill with a few changes. But the basic RULES are:
1. It is an "Open" division with the exception of World Swing Dance Council Champions and All Stars Division competitors with points listed within the past five (5) years.
2. The dance is Classic with no lifts or drops. 3. All leads must be men, followers are ladies.
4. First place winners will qualify for the finals. Only the first place winners will be given a "day pass" for the finale. All others who qualify with points must purchase a special competitor pass ($75) for entry to Paradise.
5. Second thru tenth will be awarded points at each location. The top 40 (20 leads, 20 followers) and 4 as first & second alternates (2 leads, 2 followers) will qualify for finals.
6. Each entry must pay a $15 fee.
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4th Saturday with Carrie Lucas
at Avant Garde in Newport Beach
Thanks to DJ & MC Phil Adams and to Judges: Richard Beauchamp, Malia San Nicholas, Karen Crabtree
Four follows and seven leads with finals at four couples. So 2 points will be awarded to the 3 leads.
First Place - Brandon Anzaldi & Ellany Kincross, $50 & entry to finals
Second Place - Craig Elder & Codelia Oniveras, $30 & 5 points
Third Place - Larry Sanders & Sher Slavin, $20 & 4 points
Fourth Place - Patrick Plagens & leslie Wynn, 3 points
Two points each: David Benjamin, Carl Anzaldi, & Charley Hurley
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| InCahoots |
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| InCahoots San Diego
It's always a treat to go to San Diego to dance and see all our buddies but it was really great to see our favorite Manager, Mike Stack, and of course the amazing Steak dinner!! Thanks to Judges: John Wheaton, JD Daugherty, Dawne Kiehm, Trish Connery, David Walkup, Helen Adams & Nancy Grab!! We had an even 9 ladies and 9 men!
First Place - Brandon Detty & Alison Spivack won $90 and entry to finals
Second Place - Patrick Plagens & Erica Franco, $60 & 5 points
Third Place - Tom Cotrell & Yvonne Dodson, $30 & 4 points
Fourth Place - David Searl & Jade Ruiz, 3 points
Fifth Place - Carl Anzaldi & Leslie Snow, 2 points
6th-9th: Ken Toy, Jane Alcala, Scott Larson, Ingrid Valdna, Steven Alcala, Anne Callies, Craig Elder, Nicola Coffman - 1 point each!
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DanScene (Martin Parker's Studio)
What a beautiful studio and fun group of dancers! Thanks to Judges: Phil Adams, Chips Hough, Carlito Rafoli, Samantha Buckwalter, Melia San Nicholas!
First Place - Cesario Dos Santos & Liz Roberts - $70 & entry to Finals
Second Place - Kristoff Nadasdi & Ellany Kincross - $40 & 5 points
Third Place - Charley Hurley & Lisa Musial - $30 & 4 Points
Fourth Place - Steve Sianez & Jane Alcala - 3 points
Fifth Place - Gregory Brantigan & Marilyn Nguyen - 2 points
Sixth Place - Steven Alcala & Katie Sellards - 2 point
That was some great dancing!!
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BORDERLINE BAR & GRILL, THOUSAND OAKS
Another great year at the Borderline with a huge attendance!! Great job of promotion by Cliff Housego and Joe Tschirhart! A lot of great dancing! Thanks to John Wheaton, Fred Gruchalla, Melody Cochran, Luis Crespo, and Wendi Demmerle for Judgings!!
First Place - Ben Winokur & Rhonda Diamond - $140 & entry in the Finals
Second Place - Jim Slusher & Colleen Palmer - $90 & 5 points
Third Place - James Thompson & Abigail Hoogveld - $40 & 4 points
Fourth Place - Chris Brown & Holly Scott - 4 point
Fifth Place - Blaine Radley & Joan B Goode - 3 points
6th-10th each get 1 point:
Joe Tschirhart & Leslie Wynn, Gordon Robertson & Tina Slusher, Sherwood Hoogveld & Brandi Giba,
Steven Shulem & Lynn Warrendar, Daniel Herzog & Suzanne Maxx!
We had 15 ladies and 12 men!!
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SAGEBRUSH CANTINA
Great Band! Fun venue! Thanks to Melody Cochran, Fred Gruchalla, John Wheaton, Wendi Demmerle, Cliff Housego for Judging!
First Place - Darin Hoyer & Karen Levine
Second Place - Jim White & Tammy Graf
Third Place - David Lefkowitz & Holly Scott
Fourth Place - Leslie Wynn
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| Poinsettia Club |
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| POINTSETTIA SWING CLUB - VENTURA
"Easter Seals" Fundraiser held by the Poinsettia Swing Club (Woody & Louise Bretz) was a great success with a grand turnout and a very fun night!
First Place: Bruce Gambrelli & Lisa Sandoval entry for Finals
Second Place: Lou Szed & Katherine Highman with 5 points
Third Place: David Benjamin & Megan Montana with 4 points
Fourth Place: John Reiland & Jan Burnet with 3 points
Fifth Place: Paul Mosier & Anita Lavi with 2 points
Sixth Place: Matt Variot & Laura Reiland with 1 point
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Winners at Summer Swingin' Dance Camp
1st Place - Joseph Ivy & Heather McPherson - $160 & entry to Finals
2nd Place - Luke Adams & Pamela Simons - $80 & 5 points
3rd Place - Patrick Plagens & Nicole Wardell - $40 & 4 points
4th Place - James Farris & Sarah Moran Wolfe - 3 points
5th Place - Kenneth Minchin & Kimberly Woodruff - 2 points
One Point each for: Kris Steffa, Louise Capps, John Santos, Tonya Homan, Mike McCarthy, Patty Ingram, Vinh Mines, Kasia Bruski, Dennis Simpson & Marialice Faubel
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| Summer Dance Camp 2011 |
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| Winners at OCWCSDC |
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| ORANGE COUNTY WEST COAST SWING DANCE CLUB
1st Place - Louis Juarez & Jill Aversa - ($100 + Qualified)
2nd Place - John Santos & Ingrid Valdra ($60 + 5 points)
3rd Place - Charley Hurley & Regina Burke ($40 + 4 points)
4th Place - Kristoff Nadasdi & Bonnie Lucas (3 points)
5th Place - Ken Olson & Meredith Jones (2 points)
6th-10th - Paul Burke, Rita Asam, Carl Anzaldi, Alysha Coger,
David Benjamin, Jennifer Anzaldi, Brendon Jaques, Liz Roberts,
Charley Hurley, Maria Moore - each receive 1 point
Thanks to Judges: Phil Adams, Gloria Casey, Lynn Martinez,
Rachele Basaez & Carrie Lucas for an outstanding job!
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5th Satuday with Michele Adams & Jack Smith
1st Place - Fred Baron & Deanna Kirchen ($50 + Qualified)
2nd Place-John Santos & Jill Aversa ($40 + 5 pts)
3rd Place - Charley Hurley & Rhonda Diamond ($30 + 4 pts)
4th Place - Larry Sanders & Ellany Kincross (3 points)
5th Place - Mel Summer & Leslie Wynn (2 Points)
6th Place - David Benjamin & Liz Roberts (1 Point)
Thanks to Judges: Cindy Casey, Lynn Martinez, Michele Adams, Rachele Basaez & Carlito Rafoli
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| Winners 5th Saturday |
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| where's Westie |
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| Where's Westie Winners:
First Place - Reggie Gallardo & Molly King ($70 plus entry in Finals)
Second Place-James Posford & Leslie Wynn ($40 & 5 points)
Third Place - Neil Halelamieh & Terra Deva ($30 & 4 points)
Fourth Place - Gregory Brantigan & Jill Aversa (3 points)
Fifth Place - Hans Leuenberger & Mimi Johannson (2 points)
Plus 1 point each for Amar Patel, Linda Parson, Kevin Mooney & Jen Soto
Thanks to Judges: Barry Durand, Lisa Fay, Melody Cochran, Doug Silton, & Carlito Raffoli
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| FIRST PLACE - Dean Fields & Nicole Clonch ($90 & entry to Finals)
Second Place - Cesario Dos Santos & Hannah Clonch ($60 & 5 points)
Third Place - Brandon Anzaldi & Ellany Kincross ($30 & 4 points)
Fourth Place - Fred Baron & Patty Ingram (3 points)
Fifth Place- John Santos & Rita Asam (2 points)
1 Point each to: Vinh Mines, Laura Browder, Art Rodriquez, Jill Aversa, Charley Hurley, Laura Moat, Carl Anzaldi and Betty Whyte
Thanks to Judges: Tom Hyatt, Chips Hough, Buddy Schwimmer, Janice Salmon, Benji Schwimmer
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JACK & JILL O'RAMA, June 9th
1st Place: Jason Sun & Farrell Sjoberg --$200 plus passes to Paradise
2nd Place: Bob Jackson & Lisa Musial--$60 and 5 points each
3rd Place: Roy Sjoberg & Liza Hillman--$40 and 4 points each
4th Place: Mike McCarthy & Janice Salmon--3 points each
5th Place: John Santos & Susan Fries--2 points each
One point each:
Kristoff Nadasdi & Rita Asam
John Hampton & Michelle Beltran
Fred Baron & Rachel Wuest
Andrew Vogel & Jill Aversa
David Benjamin & Larissa Laybovich
Thanks to Judges:
Michael Kiehm, Ben Morris,
Rachele Basaez, Chips Hough, & Alfred Lee
And thanks to host JOHN WHEATON!
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