SHOWCASE JB Brodie & Sara Krezinski Houston, TX
JB & Sara debuted their new partnership at the VIP this year. This is their first time competing at the Open and both are excited to be apart of the NASDE Showcase Tour. Sara has been dancing 15 years and was introduced to WCS 3 years ago; JB for 7 years.
Luis Crespo & Jennifer Pasetes Danville, CA
competion rules This division is traditional swing dancing at its highest performance level, with the addition of lifts, aerials, and breakaways. Highlights: - Recognizable swing content must be present in at least 60% of the performance as required by NASDE - Minimum of 3 lifts are required (no maximum): 2 above the knee and 1 above the waist. Breaks in contact are allowed. - Props are not allowed - Competitors select their own music - Costumes are required Prize Pool: $6,000 NASDE Competition / NASDE Points Awarded
Lionel Giannone & Amandine Principe Le Fontanil Cornillon, France
Luis and Jennifer have enjoyed putting together this routine and are looking forward to putting it on the US OPEN floor for the first time.
Amandine and Lionel live together in France. They have danced as partners since 8 years old. This will be their 4th competition showcase performance in the US Open and they are always very happy to return. Good luck to all the competitors.
Ronnie DeBenedetta & Laureen Baldovi-Mason San Diego, CA & Spring Valley, CA
Ronnie and Laureen started their dance careers in the country world (UCWDC) at different times, with different partners. They partnered-up in 2001 and since then placed 1st in Showcase at the 2003 US Open. They love dancing together and are happy to be performing at the Open again!
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Robert Jackson & Constance Gauthier Ft. Washington, MD & Richmond, VA
Robert and Constance share a passion for west coast swing and decided to dance together in 2010. Recently, they’ve started performing nationwide, and they are excited to be competing in their first US Open together!