Latinissimo dominates - again!

Latinissimo Dancers dominate again!

What a great weekend it was for Latinissimo dancers! Over the weekend - Saturday 16 October - the 2010 New Zealand Salsa Nationals were held at the Telstra Clear Events Centre in Manukau. Latinissimo dancers dominated the competition by securing 4x placing in the 5 categories, an unprecedented achievement - once again!

• CHAMPIONS - Professional Category (Gian & Masha)
• CHAMPIONS - Amateur Category (Alyx & Tania)
• CHAMPIONS - Intermediate Category (Enrique & Deepika)
• 1st Runner-up - Team Category (Latinissimo B-Team)
• Finalist - top 5 - Beginners Category (Adrian & Susie)

"Congratulations Giancarlo n Masha, once again, a brilliant display of dance, art and color produced by you two!"

"You two were amazing (as usual)! It's such a pleasure to watch you dance!"

Latinissimo B-Team members from left to right;

Back row;

• Gabriella Angevi
• Paul Kim
• Brenda Meyer
• Donna Lambert
• Jordan Patterson
• Tamara Brons
• Ricardo Grecco
• Raluca Caseanu

Front row;

Donna Chong-nee
Yuran Qui
Julia Blithe

Absent: David Young

Also a very special commend to the other couples who entered the Beginners and Intermediate categories representing Latinissimo.

Pablo & Anah (Beginners)
Sunil & Sarah (Beginners)
Paul & Alexandra (Intermediate)

Latinissimo C-Team with 18 performers did exactly as expected - to "wow" the audience with their outstanding Cha Cha routine - "The Best"!

We are extremely proud of ALL dancers! We love you all and we feel very lucky that you represent Latinissimo!

- Giancarlo & Masha

Final note: Unfortunately, Latinissimo was not able to go out in full force for the competition this year. Latinissimo A-Team was not able to compete to defend their title due to some unforseen circumstances. However, the A-Team will be back...!