tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89498555681133263432024-03-14T02:46:53.375-07:00Jordan and TatianaJordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-55686957733409108092011-03-23T13:53:00.000-07:002011-03-23T19:38:58.684-07:005 Countries in 30 DaysBefore talking about our crazy schedule in April, I should mention an amazing event we attended in March. The Euro Dance Festival blew us away with their professionalism, size, and venue. Here is a picture of the ballroom we performed in:<br /><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587383502502683378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWc0WarBlmJb0fqwUM2rRonLRecPnhBfFW5lSbbgdX5yYTKVzm1E7-K7_BIzefK48Pclmie3nLqw9cAG35Bukb23dzhS1iykSfA1pf0TpI76R-PnUJvXITduq9FU66C4xD4PPWskRgtJE/s320/Euro+Dance+Festival+Venue.jpg" />This was just one of many ballrooms at this enormous event in Germany. It was a great mix of all forms of dance, from Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Swing, even Hip Hop and Break Dancing. It was great exposure for West Coast Swing, which had huge workshops all weekend long. We're<br />looking forward to returning next year.<br /><br />Now...on to April: We have been traveling overseas now for about 8 years. This month will be one of our most hectic. We start out the first weekend at the Russian Open in Moscow. From there, we travel to the UK Championships, and then back to the U.S. for Reno Dance Sensation. The day after, we are back on a flight, now heading to Florionapolis, Brazil for Baila Floripa. This is a mix of Brazillian style dances (You know we're looking forward to Zouk), Salsa, and for the 2nd year - West Coast Swing. We then finish the month in Lyon, France for the Swing Generation Dance Event. We'll try to keep you posted along the way. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587470102837659602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3BMr_AzN99LtfQviyZn5G_nn8b44TkhF6-FkkelRlCnvoIdgKNfpCz5NF-VsdSsUkYPEnWdZNxCOiS02takvKNdD-s38SM1RgyXz9ABFwtG_I6Ey7rIDSVrh6KpLr1l1xcStKN35NoU/s320/germany+group.jpg" /></div></div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-15944677912518543622011-02-21T23:48:00.000-08:002011-02-22T15:31:09.943-08:002011...Paris - Australia - Dance Clips<div align="left"><strong></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QMDHPw6XLPFfVGUod8OZdjMM0sKeEzH8nvXR1NMS78nrvSsdOQn8Er5tRFS9KrdagQewXQR9nK0L3_-B4wUXsFbpy9RrITEL6HpuqRpCnMi3UNdtbP4DDX4Fk8U_FVkTixuJloBNP-w/s1600/Sydney+Salsa+Congress.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576427284563442482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QMDHPw6XLPFfVGUod8OZdjMM0sKeEzH8nvXR1NMS78nrvSsdOQn8Er5tRFS9KrdagQewXQR9nK0L3_-B4wUXsFbpy9RrITEL6HpuqRpCnMi3UNdtbP4DDX4Fk8U_FVkTixuJloBNP-w/s320/Sydney+Salsa+Congress.jpg" /></a><strong>So much has happened since our last post! Again, our lives are so busy, we lost track of time. We promise to be more regular with our blog this year, as we have some awesome things coming up. You'll also be able to follow us on twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/@jordantatswing">@JordanTatSwing</a><br /><br />This January we hit Paris and Australia back to back. France was a quick 4-Day trip, with 14 hours of workshops and 1 performance over 2 days. It was definitely a packed schedule. We're so happy with how far France has come over the past 8 years, and the constant flow of new dancers.<br /><br />We spent 2-1/2 weeks in Australia. It is the most intense schedule of our year. Over the course of 12 days, we taught 18 hours of workshops, 68 hours of privates between us, and 4 shows. The trip starts at the Sydney Salsa Congress at the Olympic stadium. We did our "Uprising" routine on Friday night and our "Gravity" routine on Saturday night, and were very grateful for the standing ovations. Everyone at that event was so supportive, and we had such a great time meeting new people and seeing old friends. It's absolutely one of our favorite events of the year. We danced all night both Friday and Saturday doing Salsa, Zouk and of course West Coast Swing. This event has over 6,000 in attendance over the weekend. It really was great exposure for West Coast Swing. We had a workshop on Saturday, and it was filled with about 400 people that were doing West Coast Swing for the first time. That was an incredible feeling! </strong><strong>Someone posted a clip from the class, take a look (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjTmzxbeHu0">click here</a>)<br /></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>The next weekend in Sydney was Nuroc's "Best of the Best" Event. Thinking back to the first time we were there in 2006, we have witnessed so much growth in numbers, as well as the quality of their dancing. We are just so proud of the Aussies. It was also Australia's first World Swing Dance Council sanctioned Jack & Jill. Now there are events in the UK, France, Australia, and more countries joining on this year. What a great time for our dance!! It truly is becoming an International sport, and being recognized more than ever by other dance genres around the world. </strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>After working so hard for 12 days straight, we had 2 days to relax and lay in the sun on Bondi Beach. Thanks Charles & Michelle for another great trip. We can't wait till next year!! </strong><br /><br /><br /><p><strong>Here are a few clips from our trip:</strong><br /><br /></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5csqw_dhmNI">"Gravity" front view from Sydney Salsa Congress</a></strong><br /><br /></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WYSGEUexbs">"Uprising" from The Best of The Best Weekend with Nuroc Dance Company</a></strong><br /></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM_F8PL3_wE">Lead & Follow to "What's My Name" from The Best of The Best Weekend</a></strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><strong></p></strong></div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-60910376770030670452010-06-15T02:10:00.000-07:002010-06-15T02:41:29.693-07:003 NEW POSTINGS - UPRISING Is Here!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMbRJxQ5flnDfY3JhZdL3_PT8GIDbDFfW8S3nTpYNzwgeuk9v5aE32kPiZv_hQrjSBVApfzCgMRNKQ6AM0TcxER8iGcNDhe2rNIRR8TGx77t08HOkczlWOb9N0DCArUlxWvUoPuUfpCw/s1600/Uprising+2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482926586812234002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMbRJxQ5flnDfY3JhZdL3_PT8GIDbDFfW8S3nTpYNzwgeuk9v5aE32kPiZv_hQrjSBVApfzCgMRNKQ6AM0TcxER8iGcNDhe2rNIRR8TGx77t08HOkczlWOb9N0DCArUlxWvUoPuUfpCw/s320/Uprising+2010.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><p>We're so excited to announce our new routine is finally here. It feels so great to be back on the floor. As you can see from the photo, this routine is definitely different, and that's what we strive for. It is so hard to leave our previous routines, which we become so attached to over the year. The only way we can is to go in a complete different direction. The music we chose inspired a completely new look, and feel to this routine. We want to thank all of the individuals who appreciate our work, and who realize that West Coast Swing can go in different directions, and bring many more people to our dance. </p><p>The picture above was taken by Liza May, our wonderful friend at Grand Nationals. This was our debut competition since dancing at the US Open last year. With all that we've been through with my knee surgery, winning Classic was truly a dream come true. Can't wait to perform this routine all over the world. Next stop...Liberty Swing.</p>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-11432665980082265812010-06-15T01:55:00.000-07:002010-06-15T02:10:01.475-07:00RESULTS FROM MY SURGERY!!!!!I never really mentioned how serious my knee surgery was. I personally didn't want to think about it anymore than I had to. From December 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, until Mid-May, I truly didn't know anything positive about my knee as far as the surgery was concerned. The doctor was hesitant in promising anything, until he truly knew, which is understandable. However, my whole life and livelihood was on the line the entire time. I never knew if I could truly dance again, because if the surgery didn't work, we had to start over, and our options were limited.<br /><br />On the way to the French Open in May, I got a call from my doctor stating that the CT scan has shown that my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">microfracture</span> was a success. The "dead" part of the bone was actually starting to bridge to the good bone. I was so happy to hear that news, that I was truly speechless. It has changed my life in so many ways. For the first time since age 15, I'm pain free. I'm so grateful to God for all my blessings. I'm thankful for the great doctor, and wonderful friends, and to all of you who have prayed and shown their support for me. All I can say is THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />JordanJordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-63186293978426659482010-06-15T01:05:00.000-07:002010-06-15T01:53:12.683-07:00Brazil<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482917933350899026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVb-sN53QXzxLTT6pPH_MOdAYxk8eDVGQDIPsNRcb7_KWyA7pvRIG3uNDR6A8zdgVDFztKBPn623m_Dyqp-kUJOKcMmrDXSiHS8vh8nt-fDJWZZ9Gpm7givhfqif1C8g1EFBc3ea-6xU/s320/BRAZIL+2010.jpg" />We're a little behind in posting...and we apologize for that. Ever since we started back to work full time in March, it has been non-stop.<br /><br />In April, we had to pleasure of going to Brazil for the first time. It wasn't the smoothest start to an event, but it was one of the most memorable. We were scheduled to leave on a Wednesday, but our flight was canceled, and we were bumped to the next day. That flight made it fine to Miami. When we left for Brazil, about 1/2 hour into our trip, we had to turn around and make an emergency landing back in Miami because the plane's radar went out. We were surrounded by fire trucks and emergency vehicles, but we were all fine. We now had a 3 hour layover until the plane was fixed. All we knew is we were already a day behind, and due to go to work within a few hours of our arrival. We started off, and this time everything went smooth, or so we thought. We arrived in one piece, but without luggage from Friday morning until Saturday evening, only 30 minutes before our performance!! We were in such a bad mood, having to meet everyone and start teaching in the clothes we were traveling in. Needless to say, their enthusiasm made us forget how uncomfortable we were. It was one of the best receptions we've ever had. THANK YOU BRAZIL. We really love you guys!!<br /><br />The event really boosted their interest in West Coast Swing, and we had a great time dancing all the different Brazilian styles, especially Zouk. They've wanted to bring us out for 5 years, and it was finally here!! The dancing was amazing and the friends were even more so. We look forward to returning there again in December.Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-22574787306591552202010-04-09T01:10:00.000-07:002010-04-09T01:29:51.214-07:00NEW ROUTINE ON THE WAY!!!!!!!!!After months of searching, we've finally found the perfect song. We've had the music cut, and we're back in the studio with 45 seconds finished. We don't plan on rushing my recovery, and after waiting this long, we will respect the doctor's advice. Hopefully I'll have a full release soon, and we'll be back on the floor and debuting this new routine in May! We always try to be different....and this routine is no exception! We CAN'T WAIT to share it with all of you.Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-88305098602619242552010-01-29T00:45:00.000-08:002010-01-29T03:31:15.292-08:00The Highs and Lows of the Past 3 Months...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphWn6u8hfT6pb_Qt76UV3Fmmhaut5lfMQPp9AhmyqOIEUTOJm4ePXyevbSEwuAKMbXHR-eeC-Bwc-lEfrqSONsxuP8YTdJRM0V0KkvDDu4McRO3Ux-30TFRQqlV28PzLLLYtV_hXCeHY/s320/IMG_0376.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The roller coaster ride has been bumpy to say the least. One week prior to the US Open we performed and taught at the Ritz Carlton in Singapore, and then on an Asian Salsa Cruise. We were hesitant in accepting this gig, being so close to our biggest competition of the year. All we can say is we made the right choice!!! The trip was one of our most memorable, being exposed to different dance styles we had never heard of, and exploring many new cultures. We made friendships that will last a lifetime, and we look forward to seeing all of them again some day. The cruise started in Singapore, next Malaysia, and finally Thailand, before heading back. It was wonderful exposing so many new dancers to West Coast Swing, which has become one of the most satisfying parts of our job. To see people experiencing the feeling... you know the one we've all had before... when you know you're hooked on West Coast Swing, and you can't get enough. It takes us back to when we were kids.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQ1k_U3EtgfA0NBkBzfAdp7HcUj0AGV5nr6VJDbXIzuyYSyrHBV0GHkpH1KHes4q_D3no9fiSI3zeziaM4FqxxYz2sIFFW3Ag_3O71EL-xqMMoEsotuOiul2H14ob47uBLLmAoOL5JM4/s320/IMG_0203.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>This cruise became a good way to not stress about the Open. We were literally too busy. Instead of sitting around at home, practicing day and night, we were performing throughout the trip. Practicing for the shows became such a habit, that flying in from Singapore on Friday afternoon felt like we were at the next port, and it was time to perform. We literally landed at 1 PM Friday, stopped by the house, switched suitcases, and walked on to the Open floor to dance Strictly Swing. It was the first time in 14 years of dancing at the Open that we didn't have that sick, nervous feeling in our stomachs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoABDPnporconq3DirmAoREp-UnDx41ZAp0MwwobV1LQA7n3rUvtgcfLV68sE2zk4q7MhmrEXWURseTdhACfI4vB0-duj1Lz11aI-dE86ekzRZapTMNGA_3y3LWEX8KaTaA5vxqORDQl0/s320/0B3R9098.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Classic Prelims were Saturday afternoon where we danced "How to Save a Life" for the last time on the competition floor. The performance felt like a great way to end a routine that we truly loved. Later that night, we danced Viva la Vida in the finals. We felt honored to be a part of a Classic Finals that some said was the best yet at the Open. We drew an early number, which seems to always happen to us at this event. Dancing what we feel was our best performance of Viva, we thankfully took first place. We truly appreciate all the support of our friends and fans out there. You're the reason we still love what we do! It was also great having our friend and Champion Ballroom Dancer, Maxim Kozhevnikov, there to show his support.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HmL5qEFLIFIkHFS-n9W74w8w6HrdQJSxDwdzwex4efF9UMiNlmpOIFAq4DqWzHBSPGfOvLJjL19MERvhPkn51GwjdcGHS3gvIbSXTEybEBodaDgRb8I_elW9pMXcbrVwM9MgHq9SJuY/s320/PB290124.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji04PlhDM8JKqiAO8PMz49B_Ts7JJkhZPLwPa5rO820jG8sxRdJdxAIpDmflQsLtybFxNpirlRK9rdjR0dQAN8rDxx6ceYztep59y64la3ccAQW7_jveKPm7aYF2Q0KDFnEg3noiOHE3c/s320/PB290116.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After being on such a high from The Open, we knew we had some hurdles approaching. I have always had a knee condition, and had planned to get it checked out in December. I spoke with the doctor before the exploratory procedure and the plan was to do a minor scope, putting me out for 2 weeks, and then planning the surgery for the following year. That way we could schedule around it. I woke up hearing that the extensive procedure had to be performed, or my dance career could be over. That was one of the hardest things I've ever faced. The doctor was amazed how long I had been dancing on my knee in that condition, and said he had no other options but to go through with it. My doctor is the main surgeon for the San Diego Chargers, along with many other athletes, so I knew I was in good hands. The bad news - a 3 month recovery, when we were supposed to be in Paris in early January and Australia for 3 weeks in January/February. The stress of my career and passion being threatened, but also having to re-schedule or find replacements was horrible. My lifestyle went from traveling over 250,000 miles last year to spending 8 hours a day in a CPM machine bending my leg up and down. I was now using crutches, and spending most of my days on the couch. This is the longest break I've had from dance since I was 11 years old. You have no idea how much you take for granted just walking, let alone running or dancing. I went for my 6 week check-up at the doctor's this week and was told that everything so far looks great. Thank GOD!! I am now able to walk slowly without a brace, swim and use the stationary bicycle. I think that is why I'm able to start back on the blog. Life is getting better.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7AvAOq7bNs-6u3sze1hiPBbiWTEhzpRQfSpHFTdHZKwsRSbuYPYg0HzHv-zuBHBlddMYwC7atGF9VmeJCyOMmb4As0pnVbEkdeMPjtl8m_cAOrRcX1_a59EiXV5K0PGhJ8HksiRktuw/s320/16759_1177060707013_1242967098_30418940_1502171_n.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks so much for the kind words from so many of you. We are sorry we cannot be out there for a while, but we promise to be back as soon as possible. A new routine is coming SOON! I want to thank Jessica and my Mom for the countless hours of care, and Tatiana, who this has affected so much, but has been 100% SUPPORTIVE. </div></div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-83528108973633924352009-11-04T23:30:00.000-08:002009-11-05T17:17:17.392-08:00West Coast Swing Debut at the KREMLIN!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400521583516033074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuydot_OrJHxjuuAj-Ze9mujYIslPv8EwLjgTXFbp7sI_NgZmxlICuZBwggAgGjqyb03YnOcGYBgUqfHnq1R7BqW1dI-qrwIGKMJLtS9TSoxYvytuDMvm1VrhZQphP14_NZYWbl4i2Kpo/s320/MoscowCropStreet.jpg" /> We were honored to be asked to dance at the Kremlin Palace (similar to the White House of Russia). We really didn't know what to expect, but we knew it had to be top notch. We had less than one month to prepare, as well maintain our usual work schedule. We arrived on Thursday night and stayed at the Marriott Aurora. From Friday morning on, every second was well planned. We went sightseeing to the Red Square with a private guide. We were treated to fabulous dinners at the Ritz Carlton, (even tried Russian caviar), and other amazing places. We were taken to the Bolshoi Ballet, where we watched Swan Lake. BEAUTIFUL!! On Saturday we were taken to a private showing of the famous Pushkin Art Museum in Moscow.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400534761220326562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOEEjtKOS54ClYkhvDi9yZpQKTJzRPcw9ipBYvcmyzaAUcU5NKU1TQcNbRSzjlocceD8rDgVFm3hpH4Q93bG8Vh4QuJju2nnZeyswMIXFtUUoNg4o6SBa7-4-BWx6s4VLGGLz5teTglk/s320/Russia+JT+TUX.JPG" />Saturday night was the Invitational Latin Competition with the top 32 couples in the world. It was a black-tie event with the men in tuxedos and the women in gowns. There were Russian politicians in attendance, and the entire event was being televised on Eurovision. The dancing was just INCREDIBLE!!! After 2 rounds, they had the top 7. This night made us anxious because we would be returning for the televised show the next day dancing along side the top 7 finalists.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400543466526090754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrNPWH86IJ8dON-ZgJ1SuVanMlTLSAjkSvgkd9N1Z4-jre1ShizCin5lP0V4ejmZw5-j4mr98xt8PJ_e4TAcSgkMaalGIa-i9PraYMlsBJexO5DKY_Kdxd_Z7UXdF1AAZzbQCtF6iBO0/s320/IMG_3186.JPG" /> The picture above is 1st and 2nd place at the event. They were very welcoming and showed a lot of respect for our dance. Michael & Joanna even asked which of our numbers that we would be dancing. We were flattered.<br /></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400545676601205106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQgBvfeeE4YKxjKaA798n06r0fXTdaLm5aZOF91PKhKvdwTrHdGl5eRMTLlQ0wKN8oU9AcFGnm7JW725sI2PaJFRUsQP1KI1KgS0w8Lcr50ZBF-uf1UI-kaI7Vg0rNlUAF5DtDL0_ues/s320/IMG_3180.JPG" />Ok...the big night is here. This picture shows Tatiana is with Boyco (Hair Stylist to the Ballroom Stars). You'd think after all our performances, we'd be used to this by now. Tatiana was never as nervous as she was prior to this show. Right before our 8:30 PM performance (around 8 PM) I went down to the ballroom with my friend, Maxim, to double check the order of dance. We hopped in the elevator which came to a screeching halt. The next 15 minutes became the longest 15 minutes of my life. Luckily I was with someone who spoke fluent Russian, because he got on the phone and let them know we were trapped. It still took forever, considering I wasn't completely dressed and knew I only had 30 minutes to begin with. When help arrived, the doors were pried open and the elevator had stopped between floors. We had to slide out on our stomachs and run to the dressing room. Our partners looked at us obviously wondering where we were. I was just happy to be rescued and now the performance seemed easy.<br /><br /><br />Our first number was "How to Save a Life" and the second was "Viva la Vida." They were so well received, and we are so grateful to experience all of this. At the end of the evening at the after party, the event organizer made a toast to recap the entire event. He mentioned how great it was to have us there, and how bringing West Coast Swing brought a new feel to the event. What a great feeling to hear that.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400556760586214946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZK4GtYWZHXD2hkwrYhO2TS0tEKugiVkKngMWUCF96mxKKl0m79iBYzfFf81b4gjc8UWh1tDnRN_pqLuJ96c2EEO_FWtZrT1SeKqDOyUsRensgJP63GtS2K9tEflWJ9meIDJ2eXd2jhg/s320/IMG_3192.JPG" /><br />We want to personally thank Celia (middle) and Maxim (in back) for all they have done for us, and for helping to make all of this possible. They are not only great friends, but very supportive to West Coast Swing. You both make life very exciting for us.Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-15106248570461823172009-10-27T11:19:00.000-07:002009-10-27T11:41:05.775-07:00One of the Reasons we LOVE what we do!<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyP5ucLDkzfBZ9uZ9E1np-_XT1u-KMXZoE8gj51zm3CMxQLLA2N7MTBH_9QxrpdAuodJ2Wk7y65qoiduQK1DQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>We continually hear how fortunate we are to do something we love, all around the world. That is so true, but sometimes it is the little things that mean even more. While in Medford Oregon, at another great workshop weekend, I had the pleasure to dance with 12 year old Isabeau Kennedy. This video was caught at the very end. Tatiana and I both started at the same age, and it means so much to see other young dancers finding West Coast Swing. It was great having her, along with all the other juniors, attending our workshops. Thanks to everyone who came this past weekend.</p><p>We are in a rush to prepare for dancing at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia this weekend. What an honor. We'll definitely fill you in when we return. LOTS TO DO!! Our flight leaves tomorrow!</p>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-71182546944535209862009-09-30T01:44:00.000-07:002009-09-30T15:50:53.966-07:00The Ukraine and UK<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcR4-f7isbbGRYat5iatTgkhZaYoorrWDEGo9o0bXJoVvBcyzA0lj2hQLKYH2LVlASBZqMpgQmmv64Rdod1i2Ycao635ldX8AVlmO0_Jvsz2grCYDLDb3wKKxWMXhZctcBFmF44x1dcg/s1600-h/UK.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387184732325928226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcR4-f7isbbGRYat5iatTgkhZaYoorrWDEGo9o0bXJoVvBcyzA0lj2hQLKYH2LVlASBZqMpgQmmv64Rdod1i2Ycao635ldX8AVlmO0_Jvsz2grCYDLDb3wKKxWMXhZctcBFmF44x1dcg/s320/UK.jpg" /></a> Dancing in the UK<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl16DNDK77z8DU8SpF6944msU5P4Be4Oijc-MnHeOKsmSF9cyjAggpqXcTnRSWQ-Ope-7_r0DsNWrQDyBJBJIh8HPA5QmVymuloWKdr45Mz0NkEhlSugFvQivY0B8Jz80kRA6WpKlPyz8/s1600-h/Scenery.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387184388598493074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl16DNDK77z8DU8SpF6944msU5P4Be4Oijc-MnHeOKsmSF9cyjAggpqXcTnRSWQ-Ope-7_r0DsNWrQDyBJBJIh8HPA5QmVymuloWKdr45Mz0NkEhlSugFvQivY0B8Jz80kRA6WpKlPyz8/s320/Scenery.jpg" /></a> Scenic Canyons in Ukraine<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjKOUVhQozZWGHqzONJ5eg3vYmmnS1TW7B6-APSLKTgfQ1iLidyyY-TeuVE8qvD3v4Ar53j5vM71mEnODFqY6qI1Dkj47mzjIqBcQYYC0b9mtneaRFy7dR0Z2AvvRjYbGj7bwdRJZbC0/s1600-h/Car1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387184380944567218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjKOUVhQozZWGHqzONJ5eg3vYmmnS1TW7B6-APSLKTgfQ1iLidyyY-TeuVE8qvD3v4Ar53j5vM71mEnODFqY6qI1Dkj47mzjIqBcQYYC0b9mtneaRFy7dR0Z2AvvRjYbGj7bwdRJZbC0/s320/Car1.jpg" /></a><br />The wild ride<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3u9tWCoz-cCrcm1zdtTC0wpD04fRVZM6udDRvgEammFz-t7rviPON0vlrmIICS9QONThFvBezzez_GAknHdxEl75Eobp615-j85ujsyh4J0nq7AueLbr_Khhly_ElBad0_iW4CeQn_0/s1600-h/Ukraine+full+open+jeep.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387184368946694962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3u9tWCoz-cCrcm1zdtTC0wpD04fRVZM6udDRvgEammFz-t7rviPON0vlrmIICS9QONThFvBezzez_GAknHdxEl75Eobp615-j85ujsyh4J0nq7AueLbr_Khhly_ElBad0_iW4CeQn_0/s320/Ukraine+full+open+jeep.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I wish I could say that our trips were all smooth sailing, but this one certainly didn't start out that way. It was Tuesday, Sept. 1st, around 7 PM and I'm starting to pack for our early morning flight to the Ukraine... Our itinerary was LAX to Chicago, to UK, to Kiev, and finally to Simferopol. Tatiana had just boarded her flight from Seattle to leave with me in the morning out of LAX. As the flight was taking off, she realized she hadn't packed her passport. This was a first. Her mind was spinning out of control. She was able to get online during the flight and tried using SKYPE to call me and let me know. Let's just say with the bad connection, it sounded like Tatiana had been kidnapped and held for ransom. She was in full panic mode, but realized nothing could be done until she landed. She sent me an email filling me in on the situation, which began a night of a thousand phone calls. Around midnight, we realized she would need to same-day Fed-Ex her passport to my house, but it wouldn't arrive until mid-day, so we would not be able to make our original flights. Tatiana spent hours on the phone with American Airlines and our travel agent. The end result was that we both postponed our American Flights to the UK for one day at no charge. This is because we practically live on their airline. There were fees with the other two airlines, but all in all, it worked out. We arrived one day later, but it didn't affect the work schedule. There were still a few more kinks along the way. We arrived in Kiev thinking we had the LAST 3 hour layover. That flight was canceled and now it was a 6 hour layover. In Kiev, if a flight hasn't sold enough seats, they just bump you to the next flight. We were sitting in an outdoor terminal for what seemed like an eternity, but finally we were on our way.<br /><br />The Russian camp was filled with such wonderful people. Many of them had traveled for two days by train to be there. What an honor. They were very attentive students who were there to learn. They actually held a full Jack & Jill with a prelim and final. I know you'll be seeing some of those dancers coming to the U.S. to dance with all of you.<br /><br />We had one day off during the week. The pictures represent a part of the Ukraine I wasn't expecting. We saw beaches, mountains, canyons, a castle, and so much more. The beach water was filled with small, non-stinging jelly fish. It took a while for them to convince us to get in, but I actually held them in my hands. The trip to the canyon was in an open air "Indiana Jones" style Jeep. We were flying down that mountain without a road to follow. (See pics) Anyway, we made many new friends, and experienced a whole new world. Tatiana's ancestors were originally from Kiev, so this trip was extra special to her.<br /><br />Okay, it is now Thursday and we are off to the UK. We were there for Jive Addiction. We've been going to the UK since 2004, and they have improved so much. They hold some of our biggest workshops overseas. This trip went fast and we were very busy. The performance hall looked like the set of American Idol. (See pic on top) It made for a great show, and we were glad to be a part of it. They were such an enthusiastic crowd. Our thanks to everyone for the awesome response. It was now time to return home. We were very excited.<br /></div></div></div></div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-90731357982751822302009-09-01T13:25:00.000-07:002010-02-01T14:23:12.816-08:00Seeing a Performance From Our Perspective<p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzN42VqvaNgZv_6xXESzhoxzfMOmiZ7qGfHk0i-F0WQYC7KzIsw1QFVJ4zRfGi4OlZVAQ7fD_Yis9iwXnx8' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>This is a clip of our performance in La Grande Motte, France at Sea Sun & Swing. As we said in one of our earlier entries, the floor was so slick I wore socks and Tat was wearing her socks over her shoes. It was still a fun performance. Take a look!!</p>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-88969906471647699652009-08-26T20:13:00.000-07:002009-08-26T21:12:16.937-07:00Japan..Hong Kong..Florida and HOME!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374489742796998210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsP-KFUZniwItfnZ-twgSSsOWaZ9fqQZzmHI_TgLTYfuMkiczBBJH1VwROT4WY9MOvajsvI1MjnTgnDG-9bCPOU1dTDzA9a9Lf0M2BMuozinxRpfXp7KJShoYQRm49wJ1-j4H8tXZkBY/s320/IMG_2331.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgytdeJEo-B2M8mrNoBQq48RWQI-UuAVniJ8EQtExIhyphenhyphend2k2YibbGHkxJ4AloMvCBMAkpxv44ZPYDVi8anjEjyw8HxCwfHAS8m8x88qgxIcXvavgO4XaX1cPydr_W_Ok1tlqYpyeeMhs/s1600-h/TatStatue.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374489776378875074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgytdeJEo-B2M8mrNoBQq48RWQI-UuAVniJ8EQtExIhyphenhyphend2k2YibbGHkxJ4AloMvCBMAkpxv44ZPYDVi8anjEjyw8HxCwfHAS8m8x88qgxIcXvavgO4XaX1cPydr_W_Ok1tlqYpyeeMhs/s320/TatStatue.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUiU5sulpsA44UNl5DG1Yn5lzMhbJPLpRPOSf3xjjX2t9XA0xsgoUOwALqqB7e9JeMOqca51fEPWTwulBaSumMcQmEOGiX6HyBU0aZL9tp7dw3eiWJouvnTKrGYY9AMc-lRl6-SPQbPA/s1600-h/JordanWynn.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374489762390979922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUiU5sulpsA44UNl5DG1Yn5lzMhbJPLpRPOSf3xjjX2t9XA0xsgoUOwALqqB7e9JeMOqca51fEPWTwulBaSumMcQmEOGiX6HyBU0aZL9tp7dw3eiWJouvnTKrGYY9AMc-lRl6-SPQbPA/s320/JordanWynn.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ktAGSu6A0TQjicQ9umPDdlVxU9MffleZbfYfGfyCz4YACsWvETyvpaw6pgjmxDQfwqZII4x4uiBDTbq3iJ7ggBtvPDq6JM3n_BoGG0-Jp395JRC15zl5CMoQ_8IcruThrO5QA0T1QJk/s1600-h/IMG_2313.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374489751086258098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ktAGSu6A0TQjicQ9umPDdlVxU9MffleZbfYfGfyCz4YACsWvETyvpaw6pgjmxDQfwqZII4x4uiBDTbq3iJ7ggBtvPDq6JM3n_BoGG0-Jp395JRC15zl5CMoQ_8IcruThrO5QA0T1QJk/s320/IMG_2313.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div>We're finally home after an amazing and exhausting trip. If this entry was ten pages long, it still couldn't capture all we've experienced. To say that this was a trip of a lifetime is putting it mildly. The Superstars of Dance Show was spectacular. Every year they bring in the top 6 couples from Standard and the top six couples from Latin to do a 5 number exhibition in Japan. To have our choreography danced at this event was an honor. Even more, with the popularity of this DVD, I'm so excited that Maxim & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Beata</span> chose to do two West Coast Swing numbers in their show. This will only help spread West Coast Swing in the Ballroom world, which has been a goal of ours for a very long time. </div><br /><div>We're off to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hong</span> Kong. With a little smooth talking from me, (Tatiana will have to agree), I managed to get us bumped up to First Class on Cathay Pacific, with no extra cost, on an airline we've never flown before. This was by far the best First Class we've ever flown in. </div><br /><div>We were in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hong</span> Kong to teach, but it never felt like we were working. We were taken care of so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unbelievably</span>, that we cannot thank our Hosts enough. Fantastic 8-course meals, a helicopter ride to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Macau</span> Island (the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Las</span> Vegas of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hong</span> Kong), great shopping, sight-seeing, the list goes on and on... </div><br /><div>On our way home, we stopped in Florida for a workshop weekend. Traveling for 24+ hours straight made it a little hard to get back to reality, but the wonderful group snapped us right out of our jet lag. </div><br /><div>We're packing to leave for Summer Hummer this weekend, and next week starts our next big journey. We are heading to the Ukraine for a week long camp on the Black Sea. From there, we head to the UK for the Eclipse Weekender. At the end of that trip, we will have been gone 50 out of 55 days. That's a record for us. Our biggest goal is to spread this dance as far as we can. We're trying our best, but I guess it doesn't have to be accomplished in 50 days :-)</div></div></div></div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-55841012299109680072009-08-14T18:15:00.000-07:002009-08-26T21:14:46.619-07:00France and Greece Behind us...Japan now..and Hong Kong on Monday!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOizL2EOzqZhLal4VVrioAr7w-_4S-CpMBxgAkqtHGmcVuJEmuGNGiYTiIJhlrCJeQXESq58kg6yOcOQZaWVQ2tARgUIZdkQG0oedAGX6DcQ-qOuoW6rVtNAUVgNWPbrJRNMjpXaFW4Q/s1600-h/IMG_0156.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369993815629523122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOizL2EOzqZhLal4VVrioAr7w-_4S-CpMBxgAkqtHGmcVuJEmuGNGiYTiIJhlrCJeQXESq58kg6yOcOQZaWVQ2tARgUIZdkQG0oedAGX6DcQ-qOuoW6rVtNAUVgNWPbrJRNMjpXaFW4Q/s320/IMG_0156.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hey everyone! Since we wrote last, we have been in five different countries and traveled for days at a time. Our trip has been tiring, but so rewarding at the same time. Sea Sun & Swing, the camp we teach at in the South of France, had over 300 people attending for the whole week. We have been attending that camp since 2004, when it was completely lindy. It is now completely West Coast Swing. We sure miss our lindy friends, but we're very grateful that the interest in West Coast Swing has grown so much. We've taught 18 hours of workshops and many hours of privates throughout the week to dancers from France and other surrounding countries in Europe. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We want to thank everyone for showing their appreciation towards us during every class and our performance Friday night. With a slick tile floor we had to improvise - with me wearing socks and Tatiana wearing shoes with socks over them. It was worth every second to feel the crowds enthusiasm. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>From there we took a much deserved vacation with some friends in Athens. One interesting thing happened before we even got there. Eric, Jenn DeLuca's husband, was meeting us at the airport, and as a joke he was holding up a sign stating "Welcome West Coast Superstars!" A local at the airport said "Which West Coast Superstars will be here?" He said, "Mr. Frisbee and Ms. Mollmann," but before he could finish his sentence the lady said "Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann? I watch them on Youtube!" It's amazing to hear that West Coast Swing has made it to Greece. With only 3 days there, it was a great way to celebrate my birthday and relax before our next trip. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now we are in Tokyo attending The Superstars of Dance Show. We are so excited to be here and will let you know how everything goes. Off to coach at the rehearsal. </div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-14119952234035867432009-07-21T17:49:00.000-07:002009-07-21T20:11:20.494-07:00Our Longest Trip!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361111598031819026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipEqkqmnjjEv_yzRVfcyxBdVfNwQ-bMqtpkh73GQu5jjhFthRu8vMdJYk1zeUvvnhX8KPuDNYsVmXuC3s7DPh5RdsaYBhBZIfnViG1m17ny8JVIFo2GGlkk3_3me8izNJE1uApBZp5Vyw/s320/Picture+048.jpg" /><br /><div>Today we start packing for our longest and craziest trip yet. Leaving tomorrow for Denver, we start our 33 day summer working tour. First stop is Swingtime in the Rockies, which is our last competition on the NASDE circuit until the end of August. From there we fly to New York where we will be doing two days of coaching, and then on to Barcelona Tuesday night. We arrive the next day and catch a train to the South of France to start our week-long West Coast camp - Sea, Sun & Swing in La Grande Motte. (See picture above from 2005 - Notre Dame - our second year in France). We are expecting our biggest turnout yet, with 350 dancers from France, and many other surrounding countries. We planned on a 6 day vacation in Greece, but it was shortened to 3 days when we were asked to coach at the World Superstars of Dance Festival in Japan. This show hosts the top 6 couples in Latin and Standard in the world to perform their show. We coach two of these couples, who we are very proud to work with. (If you haven't seen the DVD of this show from any of the past years, you are really missing out). We then head to Hong Kong with them and will continue working. On August 20th, we head back to the states where we fly to Florida for another workshop weekend. After this, we head home for two days. It's sure to be a great adventure, and we will try to keep everyone posted along the way. </div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-7684900204481167872009-07-16T01:52:00.000-07:002009-07-16T02:11:50.070-07:00First Time for Everything!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3Lm1TZ5gAMPjdg-LHyHH1gT9AvdrqK5h__yvY1GyBP7hYr68Q7t6JYXt6eWVPYewvtTh_F4pNPUjfoGF1qUPQTzA6pd_8IBhwujDjtfJnkIeVjQzlKsKdQ1UbrGXKFBEuTcYswWih3o/s1600-h/LIBERTY+09+SHOE.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358982626128129234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3Lm1TZ5gAMPjdg-LHyHH1gT9AvdrqK5h__yvY1GyBP7hYr68Q7t6JYXt6eWVPYewvtTh_F4pNPUjfoGF1qUPQTzA6pd_8IBhwujDjtfJnkIeVjQzlKsKdQ1UbrGXKFBEuTcYswWih3o/s320/LIBERTY+09+SHOE.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CtukjtEtlIbyzwXLPa6eetfMgwqLE0mhFMREQms-3WrVOD8wuBLlf03v2pezfloSHkMHgzhIPymXtqnJ-0kpJuafW7stTRvXkgdbV4WZ7r_kDpYezNpynuGXdcTJ-bUsEjm3h_hyNHU/s1600-h/LIBERTY+09+SHOE.jpg"></a>We want to thank John McCann for sending us this picture that captured a moment we'll never forget. Approximately 30 seconds into our Classic competition routine at Liberty Swing, Tatiana's shoe strap broke. I didn't realize there was a problem until her shoe flew off during the last 30 seconds of the routine. She finished without missing a beat! In this picture, notice the shoe right by the judge's feet! This first place win will always be special to us.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949855568113326343.post-60176055336388775312009-07-03T01:37:00.000-07:002009-07-03T01:59:41.972-07:00Welcome To Our New Website!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfFU_72RuNQxGyCe8q7VGGq48JACgmDifn8xLdmlVJ2CT6CClz0tBK6txL44Ob2S4yHIohQKwUTDVSnd5oWSv5mDRO9_UKCR2bbrWAwJg1RHaMMTPKWHKDpsdSu8lkNNZuT4MrG6YA2Y/s1600-h/Dallas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfFU_72RuNQxGyCe8q7VGGq48JACgmDifn8xLdmlVJ2CT6CClz0tBK6txL44Ob2S4yHIohQKwUTDVSnd5oWSv5mDRO9_UKCR2bbrWAwJg1RHaMMTPKWHKDpsdSu8lkNNZuT4MrG6YA2Y/s200/Dallas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354155947851765986" /></a><br />We are excited to be launching our new page to the world. This site includes everything from instructional DVD's, dance clips, tour schedule, and more. Check back often, as we will be adding to the site frequently. Jordan Tatianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258802453610403357noreply@blogger.com1