Cal Poly Hosts Fifth Annual Ballroom Dance Competition

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San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 12, 2012 -- The Cal Poly DanceSport Team will host its fifth annual Ballroom and Latin DanceSport Competition on Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 from 11am to 10pm in Cal Poly's Chumash Auditorium. More than 15 collegiate teams and DanceSport athletes from all over California have been invited to compete at what is one of the largest annual dance competitions in San Luis Obispo county.

The competition will showcase the talents of both local and visiting DanceSport athletes in events in the International and American Style Ballroom Dances. There will six different levels of competition, ranging from newcomer to the highest "open-level" competitors. $500 in scholarships will be awarded to the top couples. There are also events for nightclub dances such as Salsa, Hustle, Argentine Tango, and Lindy Hop Swing; as well as a formation team competition, collegiate team match, and other special performances. The competition will conclude with an exciting dance showcase by professional ballroom dance competitors David Weise and Borbala Bunnett.

The Cal Poly DanceSport Team is building on the success of their previous four competitions. Their previous competitions have had over 500 spectators in attendance, and had over 750 entries by competitors from Cal Poly and other universities competing in 85 separate dance events.

Ballroom Dancing continues to enjoy growing public interest, as shown by the popularity of shows like Dancing with the Stars and Ballroom Bootcamp, and movies such as Take the Lead, Mad Hot Ballroom, and Shall We Dance. This competition will provide an excellent opportunity for the public to watch and experience the excitement of ballroom dancing first hand. Amateur dancers of all levels and ages are also invited to sign up to compete. Online registration by January 21st is strongly encouraged.

Spectators are welcome to attend and watch the event. The cost of admission is just $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door. Cal Poly students with a valid ID get in free. Donations to help support this non-profit event are always greatly appreciated. or more information on the competition, please see http://www.cpdancesport.org/comp/ or call (805) 242-3262.

More information can be found online at http://www.cpdancesport.org/comp/

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