Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May 2009!!

Saturday 18 April 2009

Held at: Longridge Civic Hall, Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HJ

The Official:
British Open Amateur and Professional Salsa Championships
and
3rd Annual North West Open Amateur Salsa and Bachata Championships

PLUS Merengue and Cha Cha Cha Competitions!

Approved by The British Dance Council
Sponsored by UKA

PLUS Dance Showcases

Event sponsored by well wishers who wish to create an inter-continental awareness, outreach and support for "My Home Town", a social emancipation community based initiative, headquartered in Choma, Zambia!

Visit www.salsanorthwest.co.uk/myhometown for the UK Website or go direct to www.myhometown.org.zm for the official MHT Web site for the UK Website or go direct to

Post Championships!!

See some photos of the event on http://yes2salsa.googlepages.com/uka2009 Thanks to DJ Big Andy for taking these. Also photos now on our web site galleries page and also on our facebook

Phil would like to say a huge thank you to all the competitors and his event team who all delivered an award winning performance at the British & Northwest Salsa Championships

We’ve had some great emails and calls from competitors and spectators and we’re pleased to hear from you that each year it just keeps on getting better and better. We totally agree with you!

Phil’s competed all over the world and, winning the IDO World Champion Salsa Shine title last year, knows how nerve racking competition can be, so to all those salsaros who stepped up to the challenge and took part, congratulations. You’re all contributing to raising the profile of competitive salsa in Britain and we hope very much to be welcoming you all to the Championships next year.

On behalf of all our competitors, who I’m sure would like to thank the people who made it possible for them to take part and win some amazing prizes, including an all expenses paid trip of a life time to Africa, thanks to our judging teams. Firstly our UKA team led by Ray Bulpit; including Paul Dribbell, David Rawes, David Pollard, and particularly Ansell Chezan for all his advice and contributing to the rules of the competition,and our scrutiner, David Lawson. Secondly, to our judging panel from My Home Town, our co-sponsor, chaired by Mr Mumba Kapumpa who selected fourteen people to perform at their trade fair in Zambia.

For keeping us all to schedule so smoothly, and stylishly, our thanks to our amazing MCs, Rohan Brown and Brian Porter and, for warming up the competitors with his boundless enthusiasm, and for keeping the salsa tracks on track, thanks to our Entertainment Manager Moe Flex and to our DJs, Barry G and Big Andy.

Thanks also to our admin and hospitality team, Karen and Marjorie, who were joined this year by Helen Walker, Helen Taylor, and Marsha Crossland, plus all the other helpers, who worked really hard behind the scenes.

Without all of you, there would be no competition, and Uncle Phil extends his warmfelt gratitude to you all.

We’ll keep the event link active on facebook so you can share your pictures, comments and plans for entry next year!

For a full list of winners see below:

British Open Professional Salsa

1st - Sean Babatunde and Solvita Skrivere - Won: Flights and Hotel Contribution for IDO Salsa World Championships in Turkey, plus £300 cash (Total £700)

2nd - Giovani Sanmicheli Rodriguez Alvarez and Maria Del Pilar Aguirre Mendoza - Won: Flights and Hotel Contribution for IDO Salsa World Championships in Turkey, plus £200 cash (Total £500)

3rd - Douglas Lauder and Tracy Taggart - Won: £200 cash

British Open Amateur Salsa

1st - Karolina Przybylsk and Remiguisz Kubas - Won: SalsaKingdom 2 day pass, including Friday and Sunday evening www.salsakingdom.co.uk

2nd - Smain Rahoui and Jing Wen - Won: 2 tickets to the Holland 1st International Summer Salsa Congress www.summersalsa.nl

3rd - John Bryant and Mary Walsh - Won: 2 tickets for the full weekend Edie Bootcamp in Longridge www.salsanorthwest.co.uk/Edie

4th (joint) - Colin King and Elizabeth North and Marcin Mucha Kruczynski & Amrita Ramanath - Won: 1 pass each for Sunday evening SalsaKingdom www.salsakingdom.co.uk

North West Open Amateur Salsa

1st - Karolina Przybylska and Remiguisz Kubas - Won: 2 tickets to the Panet Salsa Weekender www.planet-salsa.co.uk

2nd - John Bryant and Mary Walsh - Won: 2 tickets to the Fabrizio and Brown Sugar Day + Evening Salsanorthwest party

3rd - Ahmed El Kalagy and Linda Nazary - Won: 2 passes for the Friday evening SalsaKingdom www.salsakingdom.co.uk

4th - Stephen Parfitt and Sarah Griffin - Won: 2 passes for the Saturday evening Edie Bootcamp in Longridge www.salsanorthwest.co.uk/Edie

5th - Colin King and Elizabeth North

6th - Smain Rahoui and Jing Wen

7th - Steve Marsden and Julia Rice

North West Open Bachata

1st - Lee Baumanis and Yvonne Miller - Won: 2 tickets for the full weekend Edie Bootcamp in Longridge www.salsanorthwest.co.uk/Edie

2nd - Steve Marsden and Julia Rice - Won: 2 tickets for the Frank Santos Bachata Day + Evening Salsanorthwest party

3rd - Stephen Parfitt and Sarah Griffin - Won: 2 passes for Sunday evening SalsaKingdom www.salsakingdom.co.uk

4th - Sue Knight and Clare Pinkerton - Won: 2 passes for the Saturday evening Edie Bootcamp in Longridge www.salsanorthwest.co.uk/Edie

Merengue Competition

1st - Sarah Green and Stephen Parfitt - Won: 8 Salsanorthest Evening party tickets

Cha Cha Cha Competition

1st - Karolina Przybylska and Remiguisz Kubas - Won: 8 Salsanorthest Evening party tickets

2nd - Marcin Mucha Kruczynski & Amrita Ramanath - Won: 6 Salsanorthest Evening party tickets

Participants selected by My Home Town to perform in Zambia

Teya Yaluma

Joseph Keegan (Micro Flattery)

Jing Wen and Smain Rahoui

Oluwaseun Babatunde and Solvita Skrivere

Olufemi Otukoya and Olivia Clarke

Maria Del Pilar Aguirre Mendoza and Giovani Sanmicheli Rodriguez Alvarez

Ahmad Mirazimi

Karolina Przybylska and Remiguisz Kubas

Moe Flex

Prizes donated by "Supporters of My Home Town"

Win the chance to be selected to dance at the My Home Town Trade Fair in Zambia (see the World Famous Victoria Falls!! and Johannesburg, South Africa)
***** NOTE dates of travel are: 26 June to 7 July 2009****

Win flights to Istanbul to represent Britain at the IDO World Championships (British Professional Championships only)

Win cash prizes (British Professional Championships only)

Win tickets to Congresses, Weekenders, Festivals, Bootcamps and Parties (see details of these below)

Note: All prizes are for the winners only and are not transferable to anyone else and are non refundable

With DJ's on the night - Barry G and Big Andy!!

See below for Programme of Events and start times

All the Championships and Competitions are Open and are therefore open to anyone, whatever their nationality

Professional Championships

Those who are allowed to enter the Professional Championships are:

professional dance teachers who hold a recognised dance qualification with any recognised dance organisation, such as UKA, IDTA etc
dance teachers, either part time for more than two years or are making a full time living from dance
has previously entered a Professional Dance Championship
has previously won a Dance Championship or Competition
performers or choreographers.

Amateur Championships

Those who are not allowed to enter the Amateur Championships are anyone who:

are professional dance teachers who hold a recognised dance qualification with any recognised dance organisation, such as UKA, IDTA etc
has been teaching part time for more than two years or is making a full time living from dance
is a judge, adjudicator or scrutineer
has previously entered a Professional Dance Championship.

The above applies even if one of the couples is classed as an amateur.

General Rules

The deadline for entry has been extended to the 18 April!!

All competitors must sign the waiver form before taking part in the championship

All competitors agree to Salsanorthwest taking photographs and videoing the event, which can be used for promotional purposes

If competitors are dancing to their own choreographed music, this must be provided to Salsanorthwest on two readable CD’s and be 2 minutes, but no longer than 2 minutes 15 seconds, in length, to musical phrase. For Salsa the music must contain at least 70% Salsa/Mambo/Cuban music containing the traditional clave beat. The CD must be handed into the organisers before the start of the competition

In the event of equipment failure during the competitor’s routine, the competitors will be allowed to restart the routine from the beginning. If the fault is due to the competitors supplied music, the competitors must either continue or end the routine

Salsanorthwest reserve the right to change the date/venue/programme if necessary

Rules for all Competitions and Championships

Each Championship and Competition are judged seperately.

The North West Open Amateur Salsa Championship and the North West Open Amateur Bachata Championship will be held before the British Open Amateur and Professional Salsa Championships.

Preliminary and Semi Final Rounds

Couples: Up to six couples will dance an opening 1.5 minutes. Three of these couples will then dance another 1.5 minutes, followed by the next three dancing 1.5 minutes. Then all six couple will dance a closing 1.5 minutes to the organiser’s music. This could be subject to change, depending on the number of entrants in each style. There could also be more than one heat in each round.

Finals

Couples: Depending on the number of entrants, the finals could consist of 5 to 7 couples. All couples will dance 1.5 minutes to the organiser’s music. Each couple will then dance to their own choreographed music, or to the organiser’s music. This dance can be freestyle or choreographed. It must be at least 2 minutes of music to the end of the musical phase, but must not exceed 2.15 minutes. If the music exceeds 2.15, it will automatically be stopped at 2.15 minutes. All couples will then dance another 1.5 minutes to the organiser’s music.

The winners of The North West Open Amateur Salsa Championships will be able to compete in the Amateur British Championships on the same night

Lifts

Lifts and acrobatic moves do not have to be included, but if they are, only low level lifts, not above Leaders shoulders, and only one acrobatic move, for example, a Cartwheel, off of the Leaders legs, will be allowed in the Individual performance only.

General

Amateur couples can compete in the Salsa and Bachata Championships and in the Merengue and Cha Cha Cha Competition. The Professional couples can only compete in the British Championships.

Cha Cha Cha will be judged "On 2"

Judging Criteria for Championships

Partnering for couples

In salsa and bachata, the majority of the performance should be danced with a hold, although shines are allowed. Leading, following and synchronisation will be judged.

Timing

The judges will be observing the timing and breaks. It is important to keep the consistence of the breaking.

The Salsa Dance

Salsa is a very popular club dance in that it allows the dancers much freedom to interpret the music using movements and elements from the many different Latino dances. Salsa means “Sauce” and the dancers should depict a very hot and spicy interaction with each other. The Salsa basics involve clever hand and arm movements as well as changes of handhold while maintaining the flowing movements, which are all typical of the dance.

Music Interpretation and Choreography

Style, control, poise, appearance and execution of the dance. Spacial awareness and use of the dance floor.

Overall Performance

Originality and creativity plus entertainment value. Costumes, confidence and interpretation.

The judges decision is final. The final decision will be overseen by the scrutineer. The judges will decide how many of the Professional couples are eligible to represent Britain at the Istanbul IDO World Championships (note that only the winners will have the flights paid for)

Competitors and Showcase Entry Fees

Championships and Competitions: £12 per person for each Championship and Competition that person enters

Showcases: £10 per person or £5 per person for under 16s

Entry Forms (NOTE - if you have any problems accessing these forms, please email us to phil@salsanorthwest.co.uk and ask us to email you a copy)

North West Open Amateur Salsa and Bachata Application Form 2009

British Open Amateur and Professional Salsa Championships

Dance Showcase Application Form 2009

North West Merengue and Cha Cha Competition Application Form 2009

Door Entry Fee

£13 in advance, £15 on the door

Under 16's: £8 in advance, £10 on the door

Judges - 2009

Scrutineer - David Lawson

David has been a scrutineer for over 25 years and is considered to be the best in his field

Judges

Chair - Ray Bulpitt

Ray is a Fellow Examiner and Life Member of the United kingdom Alliance in all Ballroom, Latin American, Classical & Modern Sequence, Freestyle, Rock ’n’ Roll, Theatrical and drama Disciplines. He is licensed with the British Dance Council as a Championship Adjudicator in all styles and holds a full scrutineering qualification.
He has examined and adjudicated throughout the world, and was a founder of the Dance Teacher Organization in his home country Zimbabwe.
Ray is actively involved in teaching and promoting dance throughout the Northwest

Ansell Chezan

Ansell is a Fellow and Examiner of the UKA, and a Life member of the ISTD and IDTA. He holds Championship Adjudicating Licences with the BDC, WDC, IDSF and IDO.
As well as being re elected Chairman of the Latino/Caribbean Committee of the IDO, Ansell is the current Vice President of IDO ENGLAND.
From the age of 4, Ansell has been involved with dance, and was initially trained in Tap, Modern and National. At 21 he was introduced to Ballroom, Latin and Old Time. He became one of the inaugural members of the UKA Club Dance committee, that introduced Salsa on a Qualified Professional level. He is responsible for qualifyingover 500teachers, around the world.
Ansell has taught, lectured, Examined and Judged around the world, as well as performing, and dancing onvarious TV shows. Presented with a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in 2007, for his work in the UK Salsa scene

Paul Dribbell

Paul Dribbell is a Licentiate in Salsa with the UKA, for whom he has lectured. He is also qualified in Hip Hop and Belly Dance. Not only a judge for local competitions, he has drawn on his knowledge and technical skills to now become a Licenced Championship Adjudicator for the British Dance Council.

As well as teaching, he has held workshops (just returned from Romania), performed, modelled and has appeared in the film Brideshead Revisited.

Pau lis delighted to be working alongside Phil and his team of Salsa Northwest for these Championships

David Rawes

David is a life time member of the UKA, his experience covers many forms of dance, from Classical sequence to Latin, from Salsa to Hip hop, from Freestyle to Drama, indeed David has always taken an interest in new dance forms. As the senior partner of the Judy Clegg Academy of Dance, he helps many young professionals, achieve their dreams...
He also lectures for the Lancashire Community college, and promotes very successful Freestyle competitions in the Northwest.
A highly respected member of the Dancing Fraternity.

David Pollard

Fellow Member UKA

David Pollard of Danceforce Studios, has spent 16 years teaching professionally, training pupils in all styles of dance from beginner to a competitor level.

A former competitor himself in Ballroom, Latin, Classical Sequence and Freestyle and having trained previous Salsa championship finalists.

David Pollard is an international adjudicator in all styles of dance and is a fellow member of the United Kingdom Alliance and is always at the forefront of developing new styles and techniques in the ever evolving world of dance.

MC - Rohan Brown

MC – Brian Porter

Brian originally trained in Dance at the acclaimed Laban Centre, London. This lead to many contracts as both performer and teacher, nationally and internationally: touring in Dance, Opera and Theatre. Work has also included teaching and choreographing in many settings: from professional commissions for theatre; through to pieces for schools, colleges and groups; to individual coaching for dance enthusiasts. Brian also teaches regular salsa classes, which include the full range of Latin dances. Passionate about dance, Brian regularly dances ballroom and Latin and has more recently discovered Argentine Tango – leading to a special trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Brian is also a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer

Entertainment Manager - Moe Flex

Moe Flex is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining choreographers on the international Latin dance scene today! His boundless enthusiasm for dance is impossible to ignore and he has gained his reputation through sheer determination and talent.

As a leading authority in the field of dance, rhythm and body movement, Moe's unique style of teaching is now recognised Internationally and he takes his workshops and shows to congresses and events all over the world.

By adding his own personal touch to everything he does, Moe makes every dance experience a positive and memorable one and always leaves you wanting more. He really is an inspiring and motivational role model for all performing artists and celebrities and has worked with the likes of Rolldeep, Tim Westwood, 50 cent, Blu Cantrell, Craig David, Guy Ritchie & Madonna

Entertainment Manager/Host/Director of Salsanorthwest - Phil Kaila

Phil is a truly multifaceted dancer, originally trained in Ballroom, Jive, Swing and Jazz. With his origins planted deeply in Zambia and South Africa, African based dance adds an extra dimension to his dancing.

Phil became passionate about Salsa twelve years ago, and for the last nine years has been an inspiring teacher worldwide. He has a huge following in the North of the UK, tailoring his classes to suit all abilities, and ensuring that he really engages with his students.

Phil has been an Associate of the United Kingdom Alliance (UKA) since 2005, and in 2007 became a Licentiate of UKA and is qualified to instruct other teachers. However, it is those taking their first tentative steps onto the dance floor that Phil feels really committed to and prides himself on motivating new comers to join the Salsa world.

On the dance floor, Phil is a charismatic dancer, adding flavour and taking musicality to new heights, seasoned pro or beginner, you feel fantastic, and are sure to have fun. Always one for bringing something fresh to the floor, if you happen to catch him once the music starts, get him to take you through a Jive Swing Rueda.

Phil is also a keen competitor, and he loves the focus it brings to his performances. It all stepped up a gear in Miami where, with his partner Leah, he became a finalist in the World Salsa Federation Championships in 2006. Following Miami, they have built an impressive track record in the competitive world arena, and were Cup Winners in 2007 and currently hold the IDO World Champion Salsa Shine title, along with many other Championship achievements

Plus

Judges from Zambia

These judges are not judging the Championships or the Competitions, but will be selecting the dance act to dance at the My Home Town Trade Fair in Zambia.

Note: the Act chosen could be from the Showcases or from any of the Championships and Competitions, or anyone present who the judges would like to go to the Trade Fair!! They will not necessarily be the winners of the Championships or Competitions. The decision is only made by the Zambian judges and their decision is final.

If those selected are not able to go to Zambia, the trip is non refundable and non transferable. Note that the dates of travel are: 26 June to 7 July 2009.

Showcases

Showcases will be divided as follows:

Under 16 - Solo, Duo and Small Groups

Adults - Solo, Duo and Small Groups

Small group size is up to 20 people

The Showcase is not a competition, but one or more of the showcases could be chosen to represent the UK at the My Home Town Trade Fair in Zambia

Those participating in the Showdance can be professional, amatuer and from any discipline of dance. They can be individual performers or from dance schools.

For example: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Rock and roll, Rueda de Casino, Disco Fox, Street, Freestyle, Jitterbug, Scottish, Irish etc

Prize Details

Congresses, Weekenders, Festivals, Bootcamps and Parties

2 tickets to attend the Planet Salsa Weekender on 8-11 May 2009
Winners will get a free weekend pass to workshops, parties and shows. Excludes food and accommodation

www.planet-salsa.co.uk

2 passes to attend All Workshops Only for Saturday and Sunday 9am-5.30pm

4 passes for the Friday Evening Magic of Salsa Kingdom Show In Southport Theatre & Party in the Floral Hall

8 passes for Sunday Evening Dance Showcase from 5.30pm plus Party in the Floral Hall

www.salsakingdom.co.uk

Holland 1st International Summer Salsa Congress

28 - 31 May

2 Full Passes
Winners will get a free weekend pass to workshops, parties and shows. Excludes food and accommodation
FREE DRINKS* & SNACKS during the party nights on the
29th, 30th and 31st of May from 9.30 pm until 05.00 am! *Strong spirits excepted

www.summersalsa.nl

4 Passes for the Edie Bootcamp Weekend 22 - 24 May

4 Passes for the Saturday 23 Evening Party

2 tickets for 26 September Salsanorthwest - All day and Eve - Workshops with Fabrizio and Brown Sugar

2 tickets for Saturday 28 November Salsanorthwest - All day and Eve – Bachata Bootcamp with Frank Santos!!

40 tickets for Salsanorthwest Evening parties 2009!!

More prize details to be announced very soon

Programme of Events and start times

Note: Times are subject to change so Competitors should be available from Registration onwards!!

4:30 pm - Arrival and Welcome

4:45 pm - Registration

6:00 pm - Warm up with Moe Flex

6:15 pm - Cha Cha Cha and Merengue Competitions

7:00 pm - Procession and Official Opening of the Championships by Phil Kaila

7:30 pm - Under 16 Showcases

8:00 pm - North West Championships - Salsa and Bachata

8:45 pm - Adult Showcases

9:15 pm - British Amateur Salsa Championships

9:45 pm - British Professional Salsa Championships

10:30 pm - Presentation followed by a short speach by Guest of Honour Mr Mumba Kapumpa (MHT Chair)

10:45 pm - Moe Flex Special followed by Salsa Party till 1am

The Official 2nd Annual North West Open Amateur Salsa and Bachata Championships - Saturday 19 April 2008

To view and purchase photos of this event go to salsa.parties.googlepages.com - Thanks to DJ Big Andy, who changed roles for the evening and became our photographer!!

There is a DVD available. Please contact us for a copy

Results from 2008

A big congratulations to all who took part - it is not easy competing!!!

Overall North West Open Amateur Salsa Champions

1st - Hendrick Ho & Loreta Juzenait

2nd - Ian Taylor & Andrea Hulme

3rd - Ian Dibdin & Sonya Houseman

4th - John Bryant & Mary Walsh

5th - John Benbow & Caroline Jackson

6th - Gary Spiers & Janet Barker

7th - Mitch Mitchley-Davies & Juliet Godfrey, 8th - Nunzio Sciammetta & Sharon Johnstone, Joint 9th - Christopher Horswood & Alexandra Holt, Barry Mason & Christine Walsh, Steve Marsden & Anne Maxwell

Bachata

1st - Anwar Azari & Alina Muskvina

2nd - Gary Spiers & Janet Barker

Merengue

1st - Candace Knight & Miles Kuhudrat

2nd - Ian Dibdin & Sonya Houseman

Great Performances after the Championships!! These performances were brilliant - thanks to all involved

Micro Flattery!! www.microflattery.com

DanceWithPassion Formation Team!!
www.dancewithpassion.co.uk