Winter Spectacular Showcase
Sunday, December 15, 2024
An extraordinary day complete with student and staff performances, dinner and dancing and a spectacular show from our guest champions and the BlueBallRoom Pros.
Limited tickets available – see below to get yours now.
Tentative Time Schedule*
Rehearsal & Makeup | 10am-1pm |
Doors Open for Spectator Seating | 1:30pm |
Showtime | 2:00 – 4:30pm |
Dinner & Social Dancing | 4:30 – 5:45pm |
Awards, More dancing, Staff Show & More! | 5:45 – 6:30pm |
* times subject to change based on costume malfunctions, etc.
A Showcase is an event that provides the students and instructors of the BlueBallRoom an opportunity to “showcase” their dance talents to their friends, family, peers and our guest judge. The event features performances from BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED STUDENTS during the afternoon. This is followed by a buffet dinner/dance party and performances by our staff and guest champions.
Two Ways To Participate:
A Showcase Routine is generally done in a dance that the student has a strong affinity for.
By specializing in that dance, the student develops enhanced skills and learns material that challenges them in ways a normal social dance program would not. In addition, the excitement of performing improves confidence, styling and other skills that make social dancing a breeze.
A Freestyle Event is an un-rehearsed, un-choreographed group dance for NEW STUDENTS or those trying a new dance style. This is not a competition as the student is evaluated against a given standard and expected characteristics of the dance selected. You dance alongside fellow students but are critiqued against yourself. It’s very exciting to participate, to watch and cheer-on your fellow students.
Online Store for Tickets and Entry
- Entry Fee – Single w/ Instructor – $89
- Entry Fee – Amateur Couple – $179
- Showcase Add-On Entry – $65 each
- Deluxe Spectator/Dinner Pass – $69 [WAITING LIST ONLY – Call Studio 302-984-2583]
- Parent’s Day Pass – $20 (bench seating/standing)
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Guest Performers – Kairat & Julia
Enjoy the performance of our Guest Performers Kairat & Julia from NYC.
Long before Kairat started raising the United States flag at prestigious international competitions, at the age of 6, he started his international ballroom dance journey in his home country Kyrgyzstan – where he was multiple times national champion in Latin, Standard and 10-Dance categories. Through rigorous training and countless hours of dedication, love and passion for dance he has made his way to United States where his opportunities broadened, and new doors have opened. Dance has been a crucial part of his life, and nothing will stop him on his way to success.
Julia also started her dance career at the age of 6 and holds a very impressive list of achievements. Throughout her career she has been a multiple time US National Champion in both programs, has competed in numerous local and international competitions and just kept honing her skill and together with Kairat she shares a profound and unique journey towards greatness. Through her dedication, mental prowess and kindness she’s been doing something that not a lot of people can do. Outside of being a full-time ballroom dancer, Julia has successfully finished college and is a very skillful programmer.
Kairat and Julia have been dancing together for 3.5 years and in such a short period of time they have accomplished the following results:
- 2023 WDSF Amateur Latin Showdance World Bronze Medalists
- 2024 WDSF Amateur Latin Showdance Vice World Champions
- 2024 World Challenge Cup Finalists
- 2023/2024 USA National Amateur Latin Vice Champions
- 2024 USA National Amateur Showdance Latin Champions
- Top 48 GrandSlam Latin
- Finalists of numerous international competitions
And the list goes on…
We are fortunate to have both of these amazing dancers sharing their love, passion, and craft with our audience… and they’re only at the forefront of their dance career.
Celebrity Guest Adjudicator – Carlos Pabon

- National Examiner for NADTA
- National Examiner for Dance Vision International
- Fellow Member with NADTA and Dance Vision International
- National Professional Rising Star Rhythm Champion
and Open Finalist - National Professional Rising Star Latin Champion
and Open Finalist - WDC and National Championship Adjudicator with NDCA
- Competition Organizer: Northcoast DanceSport Classic
- Competition Organizer: Pennsylvania DanceSport Challenge
- Competition Organizer: Yuletide Ball
- Owner of That’s Dancing Ballroom & DanceSport Center
(32 years)
STUDENT PERFORMERS
(NOT in the Order of Presentation)
Student(s) | Instructor | Dance |
Annie Cieslak | Aidyn | Vien. Waltz |
Laura Lemon | Denis | Swing |
Kyle Turner | Wade | Hustle |
Kyle Turner | Denis | Foxtrot |
Annie Cieslak | Denis | Rumba/Bolero |
Maria Fantini | Denis | Rumba/Hustle |
Kathryn Roberts | Denis | Tango/Foxtrot |
Susan Norton | Denis | Int. Waltz |
Martin & Lorraine | Tania | Waltz |
Nick Wasileski | Tania | Waltz/Foxtrot |
Clinton Razmpour | Tania | Hustle |
Liz & George | Tania | Rumba/Cha Cha Cha |
Anna & Chris | Misha | Foxtrot |
Future Stars | Tania | Dance Mix |
Joan Thayer | Denis | Rumba/Swing |
Joan Thayer | Aidyn | Samba |
Lorraine Cohn | Aidyn | Quickstep |
Steffi | Aidyn | Tango |
Mengya Tao | Denis | Foxtrot |
Stacy Pennington | Denis | Salsa |
Jill Macconi | Ken | ChaCha |
Ariane Keundjou | Denis | Quickstep/Samba |
Frank & Jennifer | Misha/Ken | Swing |
Vlada Waters | Denis | Rumba |
Nayeem & Vandy | Misha | Salsa |
Ladies Formation | Misha | Salsa/Samba |