The 2010 IDSF Grand Slam Final Latin just concluded at the Luan Stadium in Shanghai, CHN. Here are the results of the season-ending contest for the world's best athletes in Latin.
1
Alexey Silde – Anna Firstova
RUS
237.79
2
Zoran Plohl – Tatsiana Lahvinovich
CRO
229.93
3
Andrey Zaytsev – Anna Kuzminskaya
RUS
229.50
4
Martino Zanibellato – Michelle Abildtrup
DEN
216.43
5
Vladimir Karpov – Marvia Tzaptashvilli
RUS
211.00
6
Timur Imametdinov – Ekaterina Nikolaeva
RUS
208.29
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By WDSF Communications on
12 December 2010 18:49
It was the second time that the new IDSF Judging System was used in a Grand Slam Final. Last year, the feedback from athletes and officials was generally positive but called for improvements to be made in certain areas.
The duration of the final, well over one hour in 2009, was considered far too long by the six couples who had to wait excessively between each of their solo dances. This has been remedied now, as a fast-paced conduct of the competition had the 30 dances completed and the results posted in all of 45 minutes. With the entire Grand Slam broadcast live around China, the decidedly more compact competition was also to the liking of the television producer.
Again, the new system produced results that are perfectly in line with those obtained through the traditional skating system. One only needs to look at the classifications of the recent World Standard and this Grand Slam: identical!
The closest contest in Wetzlar, GER, was certainly the one between Segatori – Sudol, GER, and Konovaltsev – Konovaltseva, RUS, for third place. If anything, the fight between the same couples got even closer in Shanghai: 220.14 versus 219.79. But this time it is perfectly quantified in all the different Programme Components!
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By WDSF Communications on
12 December 2010 13:33
The old and new IDSF Grand Slam Champions Standard commented their performance in last night's Final.
"We are obviously delighted with this victory. But we are also very tired and suffering from jet lag. That we did not dance as well tonight as we did two weeks ago in Wetzlar, at the World Championship, has probably to do with the trip that took out a lot of energy this time."
Benedetto Ferruggia, GER
Many of the couples in the Grand Slam Final had eventful journeys to Shanghai due to the bad weather in certain parts of Europe. Some had to travel for more than 24 hours because of flights being delayed or cancelled.
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By WDSF Communications on
12 December 2010 13:10
The 2010 IDSF Grand Slam Finals Standard and Latin are the two highlights embedded in a series of DanceSport events taking place over a long weekend here in Shanghai. The Luwan Stadium is buzzing with activity as the 20th China National Championships and the 7th Shanghai Open run concurrently during the hours leading up to the Grand Slam Final. All in all, over 2,000 different couples will have competed when the the lighting and the many colourful LED screens set up around the floor are turned off tonight. Add to that approximately 2,000 spectators and you end up with one packed and noisy venue.
Michael Eichert observed that
"The Chinese spectators seem knowledgable about DanceSport, appreciating even the finest nuances. They reacted every time the scores for a couple in a particular dance were posted on the screens in last night's Standard Grand Slam. Even if they dispense slightly less vocal support to couples from abroad, they follow the competition with remarkable intensity, and they heartily applaud the performances of all athletes in the Grand Slam."
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By WDSF Communications on
12 December 2010 12:05
The 2010 IDSF Grand Slam Final Standard is history! The six finalists wrapped up their evening with the Quickstep danced as solo and as group at the Luwan Stadium in Shanghai, CHN. Michael Eichert transmits the results as follows.
Chinese media are stepping up their efforts to cover DanceSport. CCNTV broadcast several tournaments throughout the year and aired background stories on the sport and the athletes.
Some samples are below ...
From CCTV News came the following post-Asian Games report as well ...
For now, China's best will have to be happy with the stage they have... and under the spotlight in Guanzhou, they shone. In DanceSport's first appearance at an Asian Games...10 gold medals were handed out in various disciplines...and the host nation went 10 for 10.
Fan Wenbo, China Jive Gold Medallist, said,
"Our success is not a fairy tale. It is attributed to our efforts every step of the way."
China Jive Gold Medallist Chen Shiyao said,
"I think our achievement consolidates China's position in the field of DanceSport in Asia and the world. Thanks to the success of the Asian Games, I think more and more professional and amateur dancers will plunge into the sport and make a contribution."
And with a growing base...that may just be the case. China has become a hot bed for competitive dance, with an estimated 3 million people taking part in various traditional styles. And it was a packed and educated crowd on hand witnessing their hot-stepping heroes.
Dancesport spectator said, "I think the Chinese dancers music and costumes are very beautiful. And their teamwork was perfect."
"They did very well to bring this honour to China." Dancesport spectator said.
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By WDSF Communications on
11 December 2010 18:30
John Caprez on 01 February 2011 17:41
Well done !
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