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		<title>Queen City Dancing with the Stars &#8211; Photos and Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desmond Ebanks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A great time was had by all at Queen City Dancing with the Stars benefit for the Humane Society!  See the links below for some photos and video of the event. Video: Erica and Lucas Jake and Alyona Andrea and Kristie and lots of  photos! A DVD of the event will be available next week for ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://queencityballroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130518-DSC_0581.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1648" alt="20130518-DSC_0581" src="http://queencityballroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130518-DSC_0581-200x300.jpg" width="200" height="300" /></a>A great time was had by all at Queen City Dancing with the Stars benefit for the Humane Society!  See the links below for some photos and video of the event.</p>
<p><strong>Video:</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://youtu.be/-X0ti_W9djc">Erica and Lucas</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://youtu.be/D7gwFi82LlU">Jake and Alyona</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://youtu.be/F-MpocCpQBw">Andrea and Kristie</a></span></p>
<p>and lots of  <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://printz.dezebanks.com/dwtqcs2013">photos</a></span>!</p>
<p>A DVD of the event will be available next week for $25.  Contact <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="Dana@queencityballroom.com">Dana</a> </span>at Queen City Ballroom for more information.</p>
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		<title>Jake and Alyona Win Washington Open Dancesport Championships!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Wilkinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[   A special congratulations to Jake and Alyona who won the Rising star and the Open professional Latin division at the Washington Open Dancesport Championship. We are proud of you!]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> A special congratulations to Jake and Alyona who won the Rising star and the Open professional Latin division at the Washington Open Dancesport Championship. We are proud of you!</p>
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		<title>Dancing with the Queen City Stars!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Wilkinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Park&#8217;s First Outdoor Dance Festival. This is the event you don&#8217;t want to miss! Click below to read more!]]></description>
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		<title>In the Spotlight: Brent Snyder</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Wilkinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the Spotlight: Brent Snyder QCB is happy to welcome back Brent Snyder. Brent Specializes in American smooth and rhythm and also specializes in club style Latin. His fun personality and love for dance bring a wonderful sense of energy and enthusiasm to the studio. If you would like an opportunity to work with Brent ...]]></description>
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<td style="text-align: center;">QCB is happy to welcome back Brent Snyder. Brent Specializes in American smooth and rhythm and also specializes in club style Latin. His fun personality and love for dance bring a wonderful sense of energy and enthusiasm to the studio. If you would like an opportunity to work with Brent feel free to call the studio anytime.<br />
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		<title>In the Spotlight: Felipe Gonzalez</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Wilkinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the Spotlight:Felipe Gonzalez  Congratulations to Felipe Gonzalez, who was recently promoted to Director of Staff Relations! Felipe specializes in International Latin and has won several titles in his division. Felipe continues to bring prestige to QCB through his dedication to his students and through his many contributions to his youth dance foundation. Felipe, thank ...]]></description>
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<td style="text-align: center;"> Congratulations to Felipe Gonzalez, who was recently promoted to Director of Staff Relations! Felipe specializes in International Latin and has won several titles in his division. Felipe continues to bring prestige to QCB through his dedication to his students and through his many contributions to his youth dance foundation. Felipe, thank you for everything you do at QCB and congratulations on your promotion!</td>
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		<title>Visiting Stars</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Wilkinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting Coaches from February 18th to February 28th  On February 18th, United States Standard Finalist and US representative in the World Standard Chamionships, Erminio Stefano will be in Queen City Ballroom offering training.  World Exhibition Champion Michael Chapman is coming to QCB Tuesday, February 26th.  Micheal is world renowned for his choreography, and has created routines for such ...]]></description>
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<td> On February 18th, United States Standard Finalist and US representative in the World Standard Chamionships, Erminio Stefano will be in Queen City Ballroom offering training.</td>
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<td> World Exhibition Champion Michael Chapman is coming to QCB Tuesday, February 26th.  Micheal is world renowned for his choreography, and has created routines for such famous dancers as Karina Smirrnoff from the hit T.V show &#8220;Dancing with the Stars.&#8221;<em><br />
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<td>On February 27th and 28th, Yana Blinova will visit Queen City Ballroom to offer her expertise. Yana Blinova has appeared in the T.V show &#8220;Dancing with the Stars&#8221; as an assistant choreographer for four seasons. Currently, Yana and Yegor represent the United States in professional Latin.</td>
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		<title>Shag Champ at QCB</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Queen City Ballroom is proud to welcome Shag Champion Kyler Byrum Monday nights in February. Enjoy beginning Shag at 7pm and Intermediate Shag at 8pm. Kyler is fresh from his victories at Shag Championships in Myrtle Beach. He is exceptionally talented, great fun and a terrific teacher. See for yourself at QCB. Call 704-541-5440 for ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://queencityballroom.com/shag-champ-at-qcb/kyler-byrum/" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img src="http://queencityballroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kyler-Byrum.jpg" alt="Kyler Byrum" width="633" height="600" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1448" /></a>Queen City Ballroom is proud to welcome Shag Champion Kyler Byrum Monday nights in February. Enjoy beginning Shag at 7pm and Intermediate Shag at 8pm. Kyler is fresh from his victories at Shag Championships in Myrtle Beach. He is exceptionally talented, great fun and a terrific teacher. See for yourself at QCB. Call 704-541-5440 for info or visit.<br />
<a href="http://queencityballroom.com/schedules/group-class-schedule/">http://queencityballroom.com/schedules/group-class-schedule/</a></p>
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		<title>World Exhibition and Rhythm Champion Coming to Queen City Ballroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ana Llorente, World Rhythm Champion and Blackpool Finalist, is coming to Queen City Ballroom to train, coach and provide choreography. Ana is in high demand all over the world. This world class dancer not only holds a world champion title, but also has starred in many music videos and movies such as Will Smith&#8217;s “Welcome ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://queencityballroom.com/world-exhibition-and-rhythm-champion-coming-to-queen-city-ballroom/anna_llorente2-1-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-1442"><img src="http://queencityballroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/anna_llorente2.1.1.jpg" alt="anna_llorente2.1.1" width="140" height="170" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1442" /></a>Ana Llorente, World Rhythm Champion and Blackpool Finalist, is coming to Queen City Ballroom to train, coach and provide choreography. Ana is in high demand all over the world. This world class dancer not only holds a world champion title, but also has starred in many music videos and movies such as Will Smith&#8217;s “Welcome to Miami” MTV Video Clip and Dirty Dancing 2. Ana has been on countless world tours and shows and has traveled all over the world. Ana arrives at Queen City Ballroom February 5th, so book a lesson fast!</p>
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		<title>Proud of our Newest Rising Star Champions!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Queen City Ballroom&#8217;s favorite Standard Couple Andrea Zaramella and Kristie Simmonds are the new 2013 UK Rising Star Professional Ballroom Champions. The Professional Rising Star Ballroom event was danced witih over 161 couples. Seven were called to the final round. Iin the end, Andrea and Kristie won the title. It was the first competition in ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://queencityballroom.com/proud-of-our-newest-rising-star-champions/andrea-kristie-uk/" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img src="http://queencityballroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Andrea-Kristie-UK-199x300.jpg" alt="Andrea &amp; Kristie UK" width="199" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1430" /></a>Queen City Ballroom&#8217;s favorite Standard Couple Andrea Zaramella and Kristie Simmonds are the new 2013 UK Rising Star Professional Ballroom Champions.  The Professional Rising Star Ballroom event was danced witih over 161 couples.  Seven were called to the final round.  Iin the end, Andrea and Kristie won the title.  It was the first competition in the Professional field for them as they turned Professional two weeks earlier. </p>
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		<title>&#8220;Fire and Ice&#8221; Tickets on Sale now</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tickets are now on sale for Queen City Ballroom&#8217;s winter showcase. &#8220;Fire &#038; Ice&#8221; is a one-night only production on Saturday, February 9th at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Booth Playhouse stage. &#8220;Fire &#038; Ice” promises to be Queen City Ballroom’s most astounding performance yet, incorporating a variety of dances, theatrical performances, and special effects ...]]></description>
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<p style="font: 'Champagne &#038; Limousines' , Times Roman, serif">Tickets are now on sale for Queen City Ballroom&#8217;s winter showcase.  &#8220;Fire &#038; Ice&#8221; is a one-night only production on Saturday, February 9th at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Booth Playhouse stage.<br />
&#8220;Fire &#038; Ice” promises to be Queen City Ballroom’s most astounding performance yet, incorporating a variety of dances, theatrical performances, and special effects to inspire and delight the audience. This spectacular event will be a night to remember.</p>
<p>Admission is Reserve Seating only.  Tickets are $20.  The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Booth Playhouse is at 130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC  28202.  For information call (704) 541-5440.  To buy tickets, call (704) 372-1000 or visit <a href="http://carolinatix.org">http://carolinatix.org</a>.
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