
Dancers from across the United States arrived in Asbury Park, New Jersey this summer seeking a coveted spot on Team USA. The event took place June 26th in the historic Paramount Theater where representatives from IDO (International Dance Organization) were on hand to judge and preside over the events.
The International Dance Organization selected Headliners as the one competition in America where dancers could earn placement on Team USA in order to compete in World Showdance and Hip Hop events. Dancers and routines are nominated at every Headliners regional competition. The finals are held each summer and run in accordance with IDO rules.
For more information on world events, contact Headliners at 973-927-8007 or email to info@headlinerscompetition.com. Additional information on world events can be viewed on IDO websites at www.ido-dance.com.
The following dancers will now represent the United States at the World events:
WORLD SHOWDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Web Site: http://www.showdance-worldchampionships.com
Date: Nov 23, 2009 - Nov 28, 2009
(Age divisions and all rules are IDO based and not representative of Headliners events.)
| Children Division – ages 7-11 | ||
| Female Solo: | Alyssa Banwarth Ashton Waldron Chloe Lang |
California Dance Company. CA The Dance Connection, CT The Dance Connection, CT |
| Alternates: Brooke Coburn, Lilyana Milici, Julianna Pera, Samantha Rao | ||
| Duo/Couple: | Hit the Road Jack – Glenn Boyette & Anissa Mose | Stars Studio, MD |
| Group: |
Hey Daddy |
The Dance Connection, CT Dazzle Studio of Dance, MA |
Junior Division – ages 12-15 |
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| Female Solo: | Brighton Landroche Maisy Lang Brooke Attanasio |
Let’s Dance, RI The Dance Connection, CT Dazzle Studio of Dance, MA |
| Alternates: Sierra Levin, Nadia Zbuka, Leighton Landroche | ||
| Male Solo: | Tyler Roberts | The Dance Connection, CT |
| Duo: | Sisters – Brighton Landroche, Abby Petrangelo Mambo Italiano – Katie Printer, Victoria Ward Special Times – Lindsey Bennett, Alyssa Petrangelo |
Let’s Dance, RI Let’s Dance, RI Let’s Dance, RI |
| Formation: | Edward Scissorhands How I Beat Shaq |
The Dance Connection, CT Stars Studio, MD |
| Adult Division – ages 16 & over | ||
| Female Solo: | Melissa Bagnoli Brittany Muzyka Olivia Tisdell |
The Dance Connection, CT Dazzle Studio of Dance, MA Cathy Taylor School of Dance, MA |
| Alternates: Brianna Lauria, Kelsey Jurczyk, Katie Newell | ||
| Male Solo: | Shawn Lesniak | The Dance Connections, CT |
| Duo: | James Bond – Shawn Lesniak & Tyler Roberts Opposites Attract – Daniel Carter & Jolene Mollerick |
The Dance Connection, CT Stars Studio, MD |
| Groups: | Release Me Memoirs Graveyard of Love Cha Cha |
The Dance Connection, CT Betty Gundersen Studio, MA Ashle & Company |
| Alternates: Dream On, Don Juan, Journey, Always Sisters | ||
| Formation: | Picket Fences We Walk Away |
The Dance Connection, CT Cathy Taylor School of Dance, MA |
| Production: | Little Mermaid Hairspray |
The Dance Connection, CT Dazzle Studio of Dance, MA |
| WORLD HIP HOP CHAMPIONSHIPS Web Site: http://hiphopdays.kalisz.pl Date: Sep 23, 2009 - Sep 27, 2009 |
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| Children Division – ages 7-11 | ||
| Female Solo: | Giavanna Kasper | Jamie’s Dance Center, NJ |
| Junior Division – ages 12-15 | ||
| Formation: | Bounce | The Dancer's Workshop, NJ |
Adult Division – ages 16+ |
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| Female Solo: | Joanna Gomez | Hackworth School of Perf. Arts, MA |
| Group: | 2 AM | Ashle & Company, NJ |
For more information on the Show Dance World Championships, please go to the International Dance Organization’s website www.ido-online.com and to find out how to qualify for the team go to www.headlinerscompetition.com.

(with Irma Ziegler of Headliners, and Michael Wendt, organizer of the World event)
**Team and the American Team Finals are NOT Headliners events. All of the rules and regulations are IDO regulated and not affiliated with Headliners**