I would like to make a few comments.
First- David E. & Fran, it was great seeing the both of you again this past weekend. (and for those who attended and/or competed that I don't recognize by their user name ID). Second- With all the complaints that amateur & pro/am competitors had about how expensive it is to compete at pro/am comps, why weren't they competing this past weekend in Cherry Hill, NJ? (This is mainly towards american style dancers those who live in the Northeast & Mid Atlantic regions) Amateurs, the price couldn't be beat- Sat. banquet dinner, open pro and open championship competitions, UNLIMITED entries on Sunday, room Sat. night, and more-- only for $160 each. Even though that ISTD is mainly known for international style, they also have syllabi for american style. This is not an advertisement for the comp, but I'm tired of competing in american gold, pre champ, and champ divisons uncontested. Not to mention the judges seeing the same four routines four times in a row-sixteen dances consecutively. I'm not saying that our routines are boring, but after seeing them once or twice is enough for them. At least, if others were out there, they would be able to compare. The pro american comp, was also poorly attended with only 3 competitors. The ISTD is going out of their way to keep the amateur costs down by offering unlimited entries (what we always complain about), but not many are taking advantage of this. Their next comp is in Feb 2001. Hope to see more of you then. Thank you.