News in Brief

by  CJV

During the past 14 months Daele and the studio activity has been very busy and successful. Daele was Australia's representative adjudicator at the IDSF World Youth Latin Championship which was held in Vienna. The event was extremely well organized, the dancing excellent and the hospitality First Class.

In April Daele traveled to Penang and Kuala Lumpur to teach and lecture.

Also in April Daele held a party at her studio for Todd McKenney. Todd, star of "The Boy From Oz", was guest of honour at the Back to Ballroom Party.

In June Daele had the honour of examining the first Dance Masters International Associations medallists in Malaysia. Also in June Daele was Australia's representative judge at the World Professional Modern and Latin American Championship in Qingdao, China.

Daele and her staff trained over 200 medallist's who were all successful in achieving their exams in 2000. Exams varied from Grade 1 to the highest award which is the Oscar. Mitchell Williams, aged 11, partnered by Daele achieved his New Vogue Oscar Award at DMIA's July pageant which was held at the Embassy Ballroom.

In September Daele judged the CADA's International Championship in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Also on this visit Daele examined candidates for DMIA.

Daele was invited to judge in Korea but was disappointed she could not attend due to air travel complications.

The conclusion of the very busy year was a Family Christmas and Medal Presentation Night. Over 160 people enjoyed the dancing, floorshows and entertainment.

We extend to everyone our best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous year ahead and will keep you updated with the studio's activities.

I hope you enjoy our website and thanks for reading our news.

Please drop us a line as we would love to hear from you.

Till next time.

CJV.    Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow  !!

Bye and Happy Dancing.

*  Daele's Note *

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the following people for their warm hospitality.

SRI LANKA - TONI FERNANDEZ & CADA DIRECTORS

KUALA LUMPUR - JIMMY LIEW

KUALA LUMPUR - NELLY, ANDREW AND PJ ACADEMY