Dancing Our Way into the Holiday...

The sights and sounds of Christmas are in the air here at DanceSport Carolina! And while we, like everyone, treasure the sounds of shoppers bustling and sugar cookies baking, OUR holiday sights and sounds are even more exciting! This time of year means our annual "Dancing in a Winter Wonderland" Holiday Showcase! For the staff and "veteran" dancers of DSC, this event is looked forward to from January 1st! Our studios are filled with the sounds of Showcase songs playing, routines being rehersed and perfected, and the very hearts and souls of our amateurs and pros being poured into each and every moment of preparation! Showcase is unlike any other event in that it is an opportunity to capture a student's (and teacher's!) unique personalities and incorporate other aspects of life and dancing into a performance. For the diverse and world-renowned group of pros on staff at DSC, this is a chance to share with their students (and a dinner theater full of spectators!) their varitey of gifts and talents that go beyond exquisite ballroom and latin abilities. From elaborate and unique costuming, to "Disney" caliber character and performing, our pros shine from the inside out, and guide their students to a new level of accomplishment.

Showcase is a black-tie affair! Here at DSC, we celebrate the holidays as they were intended to be celebrated: dressed to the nines and dancing the night away! Uptown Charlotte's most sought after theater is the stage on which our holiday show takes place! Stadium-style, lush seating, and a 4-course formal dinner are among the evening's highlights! We are uptown's most lavish holiday production!

Beyond being a lavish and exciting night for students and spectators alike, Showcase is an emotional event. As a studio, we never forget the blessing of being able to do what we love. We are all blessed with life and health, an outlet for our passion, and a community of people with which to share all three. God is so good to us each and every day of the year and our Holiday Showcase is a moment for each of us to be greatful for and truly celebrate this and the many blessings bestowed on our lives. Each year Thomas and Elizabeth select an organization or group on which to dedicate the year's show. In the past they have used the show as an opportunity to draw attention to and raise money for homeless children in Charlotte, and those in foster care. This year, the show will focus on our troops - past and present. They are chosing to remember, and hope everyone will join them, the families celebrating the holidays without their solider, and the soliders who have given and are willing to give their very lives for our country - the ULTIMATE Christmas gift.

For more information on our Holiday Showcase - "Dancing in a Winter Wonderland", please see your teacher, or take an information card from the front desk of either our Matthews or Lake Wylie studios. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

DSC Owner Selected as "Carolina Health & Fitness Magazine" December Cover Model!

We all know that dancing does a body, mind, and soul good! But soon, ALL of the greater Charlotte area will know that too! DanceSport Carolina owner (and inspiration to us all!), Elizabeth Malvasia, was selected as CAROLINA HEALTH & FITNESS MAGAZINE's holiday issue cover-model and "female fitness inspiration"! Elizabeth was chosen a the "epitome of what today's fitness-focused women are aspiring to be: healthy, fit, glowing, sucessful, and happy". Why is dancing the perfect exercise in Elizabeth's opinion? "It exercises your entire body, mind, and soul. It makes you stronger and healthier from the inside out".

During her shoot, the photographers and directors commented most on Elizabeth's "dancer legs" and exceptionally sunny demeamor. "It's like not only her body, but her SPIRIT is in perfect shape!" commented a crew-member. CH&F features editor described working with Elizabeth as "...an uplifting and overwhelming positive experience! She was more than willing to try anything we asked, and photographs long, gorgeous lines and a bright smile from any angle or position!" Elizabeth's thoughts on her role as a fitness inspiration? "I am not and have never been 'skinny'. I think women should put their focus on being healthy, fit, and HAPPY above a certain size or weight. People will forget your dress size, but they will never forget your smile and outlook on life. I am proud to represent these qualities for CH&F Magazine, and proud of my studio's role in creating opportunies to achieve these qualities for women throughout the Charlotte area!"

For more on how dancing can create a healthier, more fit, and happier you, check out the December issue of "CAROLINA HEALTH & FITNESS MAGAZINE"! Or, visit our website at www.dancesportcarolina.com

Halloween Mystery Night!

Pictures are up from our 2010 "Halloween Mystery Night" celebration! A spectacular evening from start to finish! A summary of the nights highlights:

Best Couple Costume:
2nd runner up: Helen and Dave VanBlarcom!
1st runner up: Tom and Maria Sweeney!
Winner: Stuart and Susan Purr!

Best Individual Costume:
2nd runner up: Sabrina Berg!
1st runner up: Jason Meulemans!
Winner: Mandy Pasko!

To view photos from our incredible evening, visit: http://http://halloweenmysterynight.com/pg_2010a/