2002 NorCal Spring Fling Results

 

We had a fine turnout May 18, 2002 for our 2002 NorCal Spring Fling, co-hosted with the Allegro Ballroom. Several of our new Syllabus Events had semi-finals. Altogether, more than 300 people were there that day! Our program started with two outstanding workshops. Roberta Sun, former U.S. National Rising Star Smooth Champion, emphasized the importance posture and body shape in American Smooth Foxtrot. Her routine gave us some new material that would be suitable for social or competitive dancing. Stephan Krauel, many time U.S. 10-dance representative in World competition, also stressed posture and timing in International Rumba. If you have not taken advantage of these wonderful workshops (at a bargain price!), you are really missing out.

Once again we had a highly qualified and competent judging staff. Our Chairman of Judges, Stephen Cullip, kept the day moving smoothly, while giving all our dancers the best opportunity to perform well. He was capably assisted by: Stephan Krauel, Bob Awford, Lisa Anice Sutphen, Gene Jennings and Roberta Sun. Mark Sequerth, back from England, was our Scrutineer. Many of our volunteers deserve special mention: Jody Frease, Mary Yang, Pat Chan, Dan Marshall, Doug Priest, Lydia Wong, Lyan Chan, Larry Chang, Teresa Chang, Tami Chiu, Deanna D’Zambia, Anthony Hsieh, Virginia Leon-Guerro, Den Sherman, Joe Shimizu, Fukan Yen, Lydia and Mark Scardina. Special thanks to Allegro President Ray, who worked hard all day! Our fine volunteers make our competitions possible. If you can help, please contact Lynn Sanders, our volunteer coordinator, at 408-734-0460. If I have forgotten to mention anyone, please contact me.

Once again our hard working Board Members came through. Alex Chan supplied and played our fine music. Karen Andersen did her usual splendid job as M.C. Tina Moretti deserves special mention. She runs the ticket sales and did all of our awards. An enormous amount of work goes into the preparation of these awards, and we really appreciate it. Turtle Brennan designed our new award medals. Natalie Kirilcuk again did a great job organizing our Team Match. This time we had 2 teams in a very exciting competition. Laura LaGassa is our web mistress. Karen Chow assisted throughout the day.

The day was highlighted by over $800 in scholarship awards. These went to the top three couples in the Junior and Adult A Championship Latin and Standard Divisions. Many thanks to the Allegro Ballroom which supplied one half of the funds.

Our next event will be the 2002 NorCal Dance Tournament on November 2, 2002 at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge. Details will be available in September at our website: usabda-norcal.org.

Our Competitions are exciting and growing. If you would like to be part of the action please, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lynn Sanders, at 408-734-0460. If you have any suggestions or compliments, please contact me at: 650-591-6757.

James Kleinrath DDS,

President, USABDA NorCal

Newcomer:

Waltz:

  1. Sean Lee and Caitlin Weigel
  2. Yero Espinosa and Sanae Kelly
  3. Joe Shimizu and Lynn Cheng
  4. Earl Shimaoka and Jackie Wu
  5. Hiroshi Kosukegawa and Yip Chung

    6. Cha Cha: 15 & under

    1. John Garth Herrema and Catrina Gordkhovsky
    2. Evan Shaw and Kyle Garey

      3. Cha Cha: 16 & over

      1. Yero Espinosa and Sanae Kelly
      2. Earl Shimaoka and Jackie Wu
    3. Hiroshi Kosukegawa and Yip Chung

International Latin:

Bronze/Silver: 15 & under

  1. Evan Shaw and Kyle Darcey

Bronze/Silver: 16 & over

  1. Benjamin Lin and Jennifer Wong
  2. Michael McIntyre and Yoko Samoniya
  3. Sriam Balasubramanian and Pin Kyo
  4. German Serrano and Gorett Rosa
  5. Yero Espinosa and Sanae Kelly

Gold:

  1. Benjamin Lin and Jennifer Wong
  2. Ismail Sehe and Valerie Do
  3. John Garth Herrema and Catrina Gordkhovsky

Pre-Teen A:

  1. Mark Lipkin and Tiffany Katz
  2. Brandan Katmansky and Larisa Vaynshteyn
  3. Max Starubinsky and Irena Orlova
  4. Josh Galant and Sheila Akchurina
  5. Denis Bykov and Elizabeth I
  6. Nikita Kazak and Maria Idomskaya

Pre-Teen B:

  1. Mark Lipkin and Tifany Katz
  2. James Lasky and Caitlin Lawson
  3. Max Voronkov and Maria Lipkina
  4. Yevgeniy Pilipovskiy and Katy Frenklakh
  5. Brandan Katmansky and Larisa Vaynshteyn

Junior:

  1. Jason Smelnik and Olga Loginova
  2. Gary Podvalny and Esmeralda Nuraliyeva
  3. Sergi Arbitman and Helen Demetsky
  4. Yevgeniy Pilipovskiy and Katy Frenklakh
  5. Mark Lipkin and Tiffany Katz

Youth Championship:

  1. Gary Podvalny and Esmeralda Nuraliyeva
  2. Jason Shmelnik and Olga Loginova
  3. Sergi Arbitman and Helen Demetsky

Singles:

  1. Diana Akchurina
  2. Eda Shapiro

    3. Novice:

    1. Enyew Tan and Julia Cremin
    2. Andreas Meijer and Natalie Kirilcuk

      3. Pre-Champ:

      1. Jason Phillips and Kathy Hung
      2. Andreas Meijer and Natalie Kirilcuk
      3. Michael Haerele and Amy Banderas
      4. Enyew Tan and Julia Cremin

Championship:

  1. Jason Phillips and Kathy Hung
  2. Enyew Tan and Julia Cremin

International Standard:

Bronze/Silver:

        1. Winston Chow and Lily Chow
        2. Paul Menage and Connie Wong
        3. Erwin Gonzalo and Betty Waldron
        4. Douglas Priest and Gwen Ottinger
        5. Benjamin Lin and Jennifer Wong
        6. Wai Koh and Jessica Kao
        7. Chuck McClure and Pacita McClure

Gold: (8 entries)

  1. Winston Chow and Lilly Chow
  2. Paul Menage and Connie Wong
  3. Erwin Gonzalo and Betty Waldron
  4. Douglas Priest and Gwen Ottinger
  5. Wai Koh and Jessica Kao
  6. David Evensky and Ann Gentile

Pre-Teen B:

  1. James Lasky and Caitlin Lawson
  2. Mark Lipkin and Tiffany Katz
  3. Arthur Odesskiy and Victoria Cutrera

Junior:

  1. Jason Smelnik and Anna Paley
  2. Gary Podvalny and Esmeralda Nuraliyeva
  3. Sergi Arbitman and Helen Demetsky
  4. Arthur Odesskiy and Victoria Cutrera

Youth Championship:

  1. Jason Smelnik and Olga Loginova
  2. Gary Podvalny and Esmeralda Nuraliyeva
  3. Sergi Arbitman and Helen Demetsky

Adult B:

1. Hiroshi Kawanami and Juliana Kawanami

2. James Kleinrath and Melody Singleton

  1. Rod Johnson and Sandra Gray
  2. Paul Chu and Linda Fjeldsted
  3. Adel Ghoneimy and Karen Chow

    4. Novice:

    1. Russell Morino and Irene Ham
    2. Douglas Chan and Joanna Lipinski
    3. Erwin Gonzalo and Betty Waldron
    4. Eric Luke and Krissy Wirthlin
    5. Douglas Priest and Gwen Ottinger

Pre-Champ:

  1. Nelson Soria and Cielo Keller
  2. Yuliy Sannikow and Nancy Tang
  3. Jason Phillips and Kathy Hung
  4. Andreas Meijer and Natalie Kirilcuk
  5. Eric Luke and Krissy Wirthlin

 

 

Championship:

  1. Nelson Soria and Cielo Keller
  2. Yuliy Sannikov and Nancy Tang
  3. James Kleinrath and Melody Singleton
  4. Jason Phillips and Kathy Hung
  5. Paul Chu and Linda Fjeldsted
  6. Fredrick Anlyan and Barbara Dodson
  7. Antonio Cardenas and Alexia McGowan

 

American Smooth:

Bronze/Silver:

  1. Douglas Priest and Gwen Ottinger
  2. Scott Lee and Yi-an Lilian Lee

Novice:

  1. Eric Luke and Kristy Wirthlin
  2. Enyew Tan and Julia Cremin

    3. Championship:

    1. James Kleinrath and Melody Singleton
    2. Eric Luke and Krissy Wirthlin

American Rhythm:

Bronze/Silver:

  1. Scott Lee and Yi-an Lilian Lee
  2. Joe Vlaskovits and Celina Hall

Nightclub:

Nightclub 2 Step:

  1. Antonio Cardenas and Alexia McGowan
  2. Chuck McClure and Pacita McClure (tie)

2. Paul Menage and Connie Wong (tie)

4. Michael McIntyre and Yoko Samoniya

5. Earl Shimaoka and Jackie Wu

6. Sean Lee and Caitlin Weigel

Hustle:

  1. Paul Menage and Connie Wong
  2. Michael McIntyre and Yoko Samoniya
  3. Antonio Cardenas and Alexia McGowan
  4. Sean Lee and Caitlin Weigel
  5. Joe Vlaskovits and Celina Hall

West Coast Swing:

    1. Wai Koh and Jessica Kao
    2. Antonio Cardenas and Alexia McGowan
    3. Paul Menage Connie Wong

      4. Salsa:

      1. Antonio Cardenas and Alexia McGowan
      2. Scott Lee and Yi-an Lilian Lee
      3. Wai Koh and Jessica Kao
      4. Michael McIntyre and Yoko Samoniya
      5. German Serrano and Gorett Rosa
      6. Sean Lee and Caitlin Weigel