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So it’s been four weeks since our last competition and we are anxious to get back out there. Though, in another four weeks we’ll be welcoming another break. Starting May 5th, it will be 5 weeks in a row of shows/comps!

Christopher participated in a local Dancing with the Stars event last week. He and his his star, Kelly Sutton, took fan favorite that evening!

Had awesome, amazing, intense coaching this week. Our coach, Donald Johnson, took our dancing to the next level with the info he gave us. It was tough, but that’s the way we like it! Now if we can just remember it all!

Had a great time at the Southern States Challenge. Placed 3rd in the Rising Star on Thursday evening. We weren’t terribly happy with that result (especially cuz I didn’t have my dress.) It made it to the comp the next day and despite the crowded floor, we fought our way into the Open Final! Very glad to be home for a while after the last month of traveling. Just in time for 2 days of coaching!!

Yay, yay, yay! Our first major win! It was a close competition, but we danced our hearts out and placed 1st in the Rising Star event. The Open event was just as fun and we were happy to place 3rd. Next up, Southern States Dancesport Championships in New Orleans.

Watch the video of our performance in San Francisco

Watch our dance-on in the Open Final

I think anyone who dances loves ‘Dirty Dancing.’ Enjoy our tribute to Patrick Swayze!

Had the wonderful surprise of a new dress waiting for us in St. Louis! Took 2nd place in the Rising Star event Friday evening. And despite getting kicked during the Bolero in the quarter-final Saturday night, we placed 6th! Now we just need to keep this momentum going for next month! (Don’t worry, I ALMOST got kicked in the head, came away with only a little scratch on my shoulder!)

Watch a video of Chris and I dancing in St. Louis: Semi-final Round, Final Round