Date: November / 12 / 2011
Congatulations are in order to the following graduates of this weekend's Medal Ball event: Virginia Bosch, Rick Dombroski, Rollie Gibbs, Liz Jones, Cynthia Kestler, Sierra McAffee-Darrough, Maria Mendoza, Bob Minor, Yalu Minor, Amanda Morgan, Akiko Rezabek, and Louise Totten!
Kudos to our west side staff, Jeff Berg, Ray Guzman, Rodney Jordan, Catarina Marreiro, Julie Spring and Bryttani Weber. ...The staff also did a fantastic rhythm formation choreographed by our very own Ray Guzman. The graduation dinner was hosted by the staff and management of the east side studio, franchisees Tiffany Higgins and Justin McClendon.
Jack & Jill contestants placed as follows: Ireri Bravo & Carson Riland, Akiko Rezabek & Miles Rayl, Sierra McAffee-Darrough & Sydney Jordan, Maria Mendoza & Noel Bravo, and Crissy Riland with Rick Dombroski.
Guest judge for the weekend was the illustrious Vicki Venka, she is one of the highest ranking judges in the Arthur Murray organization and special to us here in Las Vegas. On Sunday we enjoyed brunch, followed by a Master Class in West Coast Swing with Vicki.
Thanks to Jeff and Julie for a wonderful year at Durango on the west side. They are now transferring to the east side studio (Maryland Parkway), where they are sure to add a lot of energy and talent.
Of course we took pictures! They will soon be uploaded, and you may see them on facebook right now.