For once, London was not the city of choice for Olympic headlines in the last week of January 2012.
The Norbreck Hotel in Blackpool was the chosen stadia for all our sport like instructors, dancers and celebrities to meet up and Go for Gold!
The next few pages will hopefully give you an idea of the excitement that was the order of the weekend. The Olympic theme was truly well represented thanks to its cast of hundreds all coming from different parts of the world.
Here are a few images of this most memorable weekend ....
Going for Gold!27 – 29 January 2012
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Opening DayFriday 27 JanuaryAfter many months of intense training, our athletes are ready to show their skills and prowess on the dance fl oors …
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Awards NightSaturday
28 January... and these highlights of the incredible gala night prove it
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Dedicated Dance Artist
Natalie ThurlowLine Dance DJ
Dave Baycroft
Male Dance Personality
Craig BennettFemale Dance Personality
Rachael McEnaneyUK Instructor
Rachael McEnaney
International Instructor
Niels PoulsenUK Choreographer
Robbie McGowan HickieInternational Choreographer
Ria Vos
Hall Of FameMartha Ogasawara
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Absolute Beginner DanceSkinny GenesPat & Lizzie Stott
Beginner DanceBlue Night Cha
Kim Ray
Beginner DanceSomething In The Water
Niels Poulsen
Improver DanceKnee Deep
Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs
Intermediate DanceBittersweet Memory
Ria Vos
Advanced DanceOn The Edge
Craig Bennett
Dance of the Year 2011Bittersweet Memory
Ria Vos
The AwardsSaturday • 28 January
And here are all the winning personalities …
The AwardsThe AwardsThe Awards
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ClosingCeremony
Sunday 29 January
Look at all of those participants … top medals were awarded that night for every good reason.
A more detailed report will be published in next month’s Linedancer magazine.
The Judges The joint winners from Denmark and from Norway
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