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  • 2009 DASA Grand Prix Festival

    The 2009 DASA Grand Prix festival was again a successful day of competition for local competitors.

    The dancing was inspiring from all levels and ages and we are fortunate to have such an enthusiastic DanceSport community in South Australia.

  • 2010 DASA Grand Prix first 30 Events

    DASA 2010 Grand Prix DanceSport Festival

    Sun 06.06.2010

    Starts 1.00pm (doors open 12.15)
    One session, expected finish time 7.00pm

    The first 30 events can be downloaded here

  • 52nd STATE TITLE OPEN DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS

    THE DANCING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA PRESENTS

    52nd STATE TITLE OPEN DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS

    SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2009

    WONDERLAND BALLROOM (ADT) - 126 BELAIR ROAD, HAWTHORN

    DAY SESSION 1.00pm. EVENING SESSION 7.00pm 

    Admission: Adults $30, Pensioners/Students $20, U/16years $10, Family(2+2) $70

    FRONT ROW RESERVED SEATING $35 (no concession)

    FRONT ROUND TABLES - $50 extra - to book, Phone: 8234 1334

    Registered with and run under the rules of Dancesport Australia.

    Download First 40 Events Here

  • A Night With Mark Wilson!

    A Night With Mark Wilson!

     

    Enjoy a Night of Social Dancing with the "Nice Judge" from Dancing With The Stars

     

    Mr. Mark Wilson.

  • A word from the President

    CLICK HERE for all information on DASA’s

    2010 EASTER DANCESPORT FESTIVAL & CHAMPIONSHIP
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    The DASA committee would like to wish everyone  in the Dancing Community and its wider supporters a wonderful 2010.  With the new decade begins a renewed enthusiasm to see Dancesport flourish and grow. It was pleasing to see new competitors taking to the floor particularly in the Masters and Adult section at our competitions in 2009. It was also pleasing to see the influx of social/medallist dancers to the floor and we hope that many will be inspired to take the next step to compete as registered dancesport competitors.
  • Amanda Blair DASA's Ambassador of Dancing

    ABlair-2On Wednesday, 31st March 2010, Amanda was host to Rhett English and myself to formally accept the offer of DASA's Ambassador of Dancing.

    If you didn't hear the broadcast you can listen to the podcast here!

  • AUSTRALIAN DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIP


    On the 11-13th December the Australian Dancesport Championships were held at the Hisense Arena in Melbourne.
    28 Registered South Australian couples attended this championship event and they were among 726 couples from all over Australia and overseas.

    Event organisers were very pleased with the numbers, the highest number of entries for some years. Considering the downturn in the economy  these large events have had good support.

    During the weekend we saw participants from all categories (Masters/Juniors/Juveniles/Youth& Adult) competing. The standard of competition was very high and improving every year.

    The following South Australian Couples were placed in their events. We would like to congratulate them on their success.

    Event:   Result: 
    9. Masters 1 Level 1 Latin Final  
     
    3rd - Chris Davies & Gail Sprott

     
    4th - Neale mcLauchlan & Kris White
    30. Masters 1 Level 1 New Vogue Final
     
    4th - Kassie Naicker & Naumee Naicker
     
     
    6th - Chris Davies & Gail Sprott
    42. Juvenile Level 1 New Vogue Final
     
    4th - Cale Amos & Monique Pisaniello
    43. Junior Level 1 New Vogue Final
     
    6th - Sam Hall & Laura Roscioli
    48. Juvenile Level 1 Standard Final
     
    1st - Cale Amos & Monique Pisaniello 
    52. Masters 2 Level 3/4 Latin Final
     
    1st - James Stevens & Irene Stevens 
    57. Masters 1 Level 4 Latin Final
     
    4th - Kassie Naicker & Naumee Naicker 
    63. Adult Level 1 Latin Final
     
    2nd - Daemen Bray & Jaymi Humpreys 
    73. Masters 2 Open Latin Final
     
    4th - James Stevens & Irene Stevens 
    74. Youth Level 3 New Vogue Final
     
    5th - Joel Amos & Bianca Lazar 
    76. Juvenile Level 2 Latin Final
     
    6th - Cale Amos & Monique Pisaniello 
    85. Masters 1 Open New Vogue Final
     
    2nd - David Amos & Leanne Amos 
    88. Masters 1 Level 2 New Vogue Final
     
    5th - Ralph Chambers & Yvonne Chambers 
     
     
    6th - Kassie Naicker & Naumee Naicker 
    91. Masters 2 Level 3 Standard Final 
     
    3rd - Wayne Grover & Wendy Talbot 
     
     
    5th - Jacques Klop & Yvonne Klop 
    112. Masters 2 Level 2 New Vogue Final
     
    1st - Jacques Klop & Yvonne Klop 
    124. Juvenile Level 2 New Vogue Final 
     
    8th - Cale Amos & Monique Pisaniello 
    126. Masters 2 Level 4 New Vogue Final 
     
    3rd - Wayne Grover & Wendy Talbot 
     
     
    4th - Wayne Carson & Julie Warner 
    132. Masters 2 Level 2 Latin Final
     
    1st - Geoff Clarke & Brenda Clarke 
    133. Masters 1 Level 2 Latin Final
     
    4th - Neale McLauchlan & Kris White 

  • Competition & Social Dance Evening

    OCTOBER 10 COMPETITION AFTERNOON & SOCIAL DANCE EVENING CANCELLED

     

    Due to a heavy calendar of DanceSport events locally and interstate in October and November, the DASA committee has decided it best to CANCEL the Competition Afternoon and Social Dance Evening of Sunday, 10 October 2010. We apologise for any disappointment.

    We look forward to seeing you at DASA’s last event for the year - The DASA Summer DanceSport Festival – Sunday 28 November.

     

    Yours sincerely,

     

    Rhett English

    DASA President
  • DASA 2009 State Title DanceSport Championships

    From the President.
     
    I’m sure all that attended would agree  that the 2009 State Title DanceSport Championships were an outstanding success.
     
    Firstly- many thanks to the DASA committee for their hard work and assistance the months prior and on the day, assisting me to ensure that everything ran smoothly all afternoon and evening. During the evening session, one of our special guests, Liberal MP Martin Hamilton-Smith presented me with a cheque for $1400, being a grant from the Department of Sport and Recreation for DASA to purchase some new equipment. Being a non-profit organization during harder economic times – a grant for such purposes is timely and most appreciated.
     
    To the competitors- many congratulations- so many outstanding performances and success stories. More history to be engraved on many a Perpetual Trophy. It was also great to see many social & medallist competitors- some competing for the very first time. Also good to see new faces in the registered Adult & Masters level 1 and 2 events. All these couples are our Open Champions of tomorrow. Thank you to ALL competitors for your support of this event.
     
    To the spectators- hope you enjoyed the wonderful spectacle that is Dancesport, thank you for your patronage and we look forward to your company again at our next event – the DASA Summer DanceSport Festival at Wonderland, Sunday 29 November. Tell your friends and bring them along – we would love to see even MORE people witness the athleticism and artistry of our fabulous DanceSport couples.
     
    Click on Competition Results to see names of all winners and place getters in all the days events. Click on the Photo Gallery – additional photos of many of the couples in action and Title winners will be upload here over the next couple of weeks – so visit us again soon to see some more.
    Happy Dancing,
    Rhett English
  • DASA 2009 Summer Festival

    THE DANCING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA PRESENTS

    SUMMER FESTIVAL

    SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2009

    WONDERLAND BALLROOM (ADT) - 126 BELAIR ROAD, HAWTHORN

    ONE SESSION ONLY COMMENCES 1.00pm DOORS OPEN 12.15pm
    ESTIMATED FINISH 7.30pm

    Admission: Adults $25, Pensioners/Students $15, U/16years $5.
    FRONT ROW RESERVED SEATING $30 (no consession)
    FRONT ROUND TABLES - $50 extra - to book, Phone: 8234 1334
     
    Registered as an UNRESTRICTED competition (non elevating) under the rules of Dancesport Australia.
    DASA reserves the right to combine or cancel events with insufficient entry.
    Masters II couples may also dance Masters I.
    Couples may dance above their current level.
    Medallist & Social events is non-competitive attire - partners must be level 4 or below and NOT a coach.
     
    LIGHT REFRESHMENTS (SANDWICHES, SNACKS & DRINKS) AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
     
    FIRST 40 EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE HERE!
    Enquiries: 8234 1334
     
     
  • DASA 2010 Easter DanceSport Festival Results

    Results of the 2010 DASA Easter DanceSPort Festival d.d. 3 April 2010

    Click here, to download the pdf file of the official results.

  • DASA 2010 Easter DanceSport Spectacular Results

    Results of the DASA Easter DanceSPort Spectacular d.d. 4 April 2010

    Click here, to download the pdf file of the official results.

  • DASA 2010 Grand Prix DanceSport Festival


     

    DASA 2010 Grand Prix DanceSport Festival

    Sun 06.06.2010


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    Starts 1.00pm (doors open 12.15)
    One session, expected finish time 7.00pm


    Admission:

    Adults $25,
    Pensioners/Students $15,
    U/16years $10.
    DASA Members receive $5.00 discount over adult price.


    FRONT ROW RESERVED SEATING $30 (no concession)
    FRONT ROUND TABLES - $50 extra - to book, Phone: Graham 0423 698 885


    Registered as an UNRESTRICTED competition (non-elevating) under the rules of DanceSport Australia.

    DASA reserves the right to combine or cancel events with insufficient entry.

    Masters II couples may also dance Masters I. Couples may dance above their current level.

    *Medallist & Social events is non-competitive attire- partners must be level 4 or below and NOT a coach.


    The first 30 events can be downloaded here

  • DASA 2010 Grand Prix DanceSport Festival Results

    Held at the Wonderland Ballroom (ADT) on Sunday 6 June 2010
    Click here to download the pdf file of the official results.
  • DASA 2010 State Titles Results

    Final results for the DASA 2010 State Titles, 29 August 2010,

    can be downloaded here pdf-file-icon

  • DASA 2010 Summer Festival

    THE DANCING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA PRESENTS

    SUMMER FESTIVAL

    SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2009

    WONDERLAND BALLROOM (ADT) - 126 BELAIR ROAD, HAWTHORN

    2010 Summer Festival
    COMMENCES 1.00pm DOORS OPEN 12.15pm
    ESTIMATED FINISH 7.30pm

    Admission: Adults $25, Pensioners/Students $15, U/16years $10.
    FRONT ROW RESERVED SEATING $30 (no consession)
    FRONT ROUND TABLES - $50 extra
    To book, Graham: 0423 698885
    Registered as an UNRESTRICTED competition (non elevating) under the rules of Dancesport Australia.
    DASA reserves the right to combine or cancel events with insufficient entry. Masters II couples may also dance Masters I.
    Couples may dance above their current level.
    Medallist & Social events is non-competitive attire - partners must be level 4 or below and NOT a coach.
    ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2010
    Post to: Maxine Derham,13 Partridge St, Glenelg. SA 5045
    Post to: Maxine Derham,13 Partridge St, Glenelg. SA 5045
    Enquiries: 8234 1334

  • DASA 2011 DanceSport OpenState Titles Results

    Final results for the DASA 2011 DanceSport Open State Titles, 11th September 2011,

    The PDFpdf-file-iconfile can be downloaded below

  • DASA 2011 Easter DanceSport Festival Results

    Held at the Wonderland Ballroom (ADT) on Saturday 23 April 2011
    Click below to download the pdf file of the official results.
  • DASA 2011 Easter DanceSport SpectacularResults

    Held at the Wonderland Ballroom (ADT) on Sunday 24 April 2011
    Click below to download the pdf files of the official results.
  • DASA AGM: Sunday 28 February 2010

    We are always looking for ways to improve the participation rate and the awareness of the general public to our wonderful sport.
    The DASA committee can do only so much but I’m sure we could do much more in 2010 with the strength of more members. General membership is available right NOW. Become a member at just $20 per year and you can have a voice at our Annual General Meeting, Sunday 28 February.
  • DASA DanceSport Competition Afternoon - 07-03-2010

    Results of the first DASA DanceSPort Competition Afternoon d.d. 7 March 2010

    Click here, to download the pdf file of the official results.

  • DASA State Titles

    Another Successful State Titles!

    Peter-GoersThe DASA committee would like to thank all competitors, adjudicators and spectators that came along to support Dancing in South Australia at the DASA 54th State Titles held on the 11th September.

    One of the premier events on the Dancing Calendar, and held at the home of dancing “The Wonderland Ballroom”, from first time Sub Juveniles to Seasoned Masters. We appreciate the effort by all.

    This year for the first time we offered two for the price of one entry for first time spectators/social dancers to come along and view a Dancesport competition which was a great success.

    A big thankyou to our Ambassador Peter Goers of ABC Local Radio 891 for coming along and joining the evening session of The 54th DASA State Titles. He was amazed at the enthusiasm of dancers, of all age groups and he helped to select best "Frock" and most graceful couple!

    We look forward to your support at the next event the Summer Festival to be held at the Wonderland Ballroom on the Last Sunday of November which is the 27th .

    Looking forward to seeing everyone and Happy Dancing.

     

    Results 2011 DASA Summer Festival below;


  • DASA State Titles - August 30 2009

    Click here to download the pdf file of the official results

  • DASA Summer Festival - November 28th 2010

    Click here, to download the pdf file of the official results.
  • DASA Summer Festival - November 29th 2009

    Click here, to download the pdf file of the official results.
  • DASA Summer Festival - November 30th 2008

    Click here to get the pdf file of the official results.
  • Easter DanceSport Festival and Easter Spectacular DanceSport Championship


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    **UPDATE - WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL** 
     
    Easter Festival Saturday

    starts: 11.00 am SHARP!

    (doors open 10.15am) Light food/refreshments available throughout the day.

     

    Easter Championship Sunday 

     starts EARLIER: 9:30 am sharp!

    (doors open 8.45am) Full catering for meals throughout the day & evening.

     

    Click HERE for the first 40 items of each day.

  • Easter Festival and Easter Spectacular

    First 40 events schedule available HERE!


    For those attending that would prefer
    to have a meal at the venue, there is
    a Dinner Menu available for the
    Easter Sunday.
    Menu available HERE!


    A Night With mark Wilson

    Special Saturday Evening Event:
    An Evening with Mark Wilson,
    more information
    HERE!

    WONDERLAND BALLROOM, 126 BELAIR ROAD, HAWTHORN.

    Adelaide’s premiere dance venue with the best atmosphere for dancers and spectators alike.

    The Dancing Association of South Australia is pleased to present both the Saturday DanceSport Festival and Sunday Easter Spectacular DanceSportChampionship at this fabulous venue, preferred by all interstate & local competitors.

    ADMISSION PRICES:
    Saturday: Easter DanceSport Festival
    Adult $25, Student/Pensioners $15, U/16yrs $10

    Sunday: Easter Spectacular DanceSport Championship
    Adult $30, Student/Pensioners $20, U/16yrs $10
    Front Row Reserved Seating $35
    Round Table for 10’ $50 per table (general admission prices apply)

    Phone 08 8234 1334 for front row or table bookings.
    DASA members receive $5 off Adult admission prices.

    Late entries accepted only with $10 late fee.

  • Easter Spectacular 2010 - My Impression.

    The Adelaide Easter Festival and Spectacular  has just wound up for 2010.  And what a Spectacular it was, it was the strongest field Adelaide has seen in many years. Both the Saturday and Sunday were well supported by the general public as well as regular dance goers.  Competitors from NSW & Victoria as well as Locals made up a strong field with over 250 competitors.  All age groups were well represented. The atmosphere at the venue was electric, with great music, great dancing what more could you want.


    The Adults, Professionals and Masters Sections were top class, thrilling the audience with their grace and skill on the dance floor. Social Dancers were not forgotten with a Social Dance on the Saturday Evening Hosted by Mark Wilson,  Two floor shows by Paul  Biddle & Sheree Holly andSteven Grinbergs & Rachelle Plaass giving everyone a taste of what would be presented to us at the Easter Sunday Event.

     
    DASA would like to thank all those involved in making this event a great success which include the DASA committee and its supporters and all the interstate Dance Schools, who brought their students to Adelaide. We look forward to making next years event bigger and better.
     
    If you had a great time in Adelaide, tell others as word of mouth is a powerful thing, if you have suggestions tell us, because we eager to learn how to make this event better.
     

    Happy Dancing Everyone.

    Yvonne Klop

  • Easter Spectacular Results - April 12th 2009

    Click here to get the pdf file of the official results.

  • From the Webmaster

    I would like to offer you my best wishes and a good New Year to all our members.

    2010 marks our venture into the 53rd year of existence of the Dancing Association of South Australia.

    This year the D.A.S.A. board is excited for another year of elegant moves and hot grooves, we hope to see more dancing, more competing, and more adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding fun.
  • Grand Prix - June 1st 2008

    Click here to get the pdf file of the official results.
  • Grand Prix 2009

    DASA Grand Prix DanceSport Festival

     Come and enjoy a dancing extravaganza at the Macedonian Hall, Findon on  Sunday 14th June 2009.

     Ladies organise your outfits and gents organise your shoes because you should not miss the 2009 DASA Grand Prix DanceSport festival

  • Grand Prix Festival Results - June 14th 2009

    Click here to download the pdf file of the official results.

  • Le Classique - April 11th 2009

    Click here to get the pdf file of the oficial results.
  • National Capital DanceSport Championships

    The National Capital DanceSport Championships in Canberra are nearly upon us. If you happened to be in the neighbourhood we would like to encourage you to support our competitors during this spectacular weekend of Ballroom Dancing.

    Organisers tell us that, this year they have record entries from couples across all age groups and locations, in total 452 up by 10%

    The event is held annually over the last complete weekend in June at the prestigious Australian Institute of Sport Arena in Canberra (the capital city of Australia). The Arena has a large sprung dance floor with an excellent surface for competitive dancing. The tiered seating along the two long sides of the dance floor provides an excellent view of the dance floor from every seat. The AIS Arena is arguably one of the best venues in Australia to stage a major DanceSport Championships.

    The Saturday program consists of events for those under 11 years, under 13 years, under 16 years, under 19 years and over 50 years as well as an Adult 10 dance event (5 Latin American & 5 Ballroom dances).

    The Sunday program will consist of events for professionals, Adults and for those over 35 years as well as a 6 dance event for under 13 years and an 8 dance event for those under 16 years.

    Organisers of the event are proud to announce that the 2009 NCDC will feature current World Professional Latin American Champions Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis from Poland.

    Michael & Joanna commenced dancing together in autumn 2002.  Before dancing together, they both had very successful careers with different partners.

    14 South Australian Couples will make a presence at this National Event.

    Their names, in no particular order;

    YOUTH & ADULT

    Evan Sutherland & Clare Kelly
    Lee Snedon & Amy-Louise Goreham

    MASTERS I
    Kassie Naicker & Naumee Naicker
    Brenton Hillard  & Karen Bollenhagen
    Chris Davies  & Gail Sprott
    David Amos  & Leanne Amos
    Wayne Grover & Wendy Talbot
    Ralph Chambers & Yvonne Chambers

    MASTERS II
    Jacques Klop & Yvonne Klop
    Andrew Kennedy & Mary Mears
    Graham Riley  & Fay Reid
    Wayne Carson  & Julie Warner
    James Stevens  &  Irene Stevens

    PROFESSIONAL
    James Stout & Hannah Watchman

  • New Domain Name for DASA

    New Domain Name DASA

    The Official DASA Website is on the move. Starting May 30, 2009, the new address will be www.dasa.asn.au. Visitors will be able to access the site using the old address, www.dasa.biz, until further notice.

  • New Website

    New Website Dancing Association of South Australia

    After many months of work, we are proud to present you with our new and enhanced website. Be a visitor or a member, through these pages you will enjoy a number of services in an extremely user-friendly framework.

  • Prior Notification of DASA AGM on the 26th February 2012

    Prior Notification of DASA AGM on the 26th February 2012

    We would like to advise members and impending members that the Annual General Meeting for the Dancing Association of South Australian Inc. will be held on Sunday the 26th February 2012 at Dance Gallery, 210 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville commencing at 10,.00am.

    Positions for 5 full members and 4 ordinary members will be vacant at this meeting

     

    The committee members staying on for the 2012 year are as follows:

    President: R. English

    Full Members: K English, G. Pike, D. Roebuck

    Ordinary Members: Nil

     

    The committee members retiring this year are as follows:

    Full Members: R. Bampton, C. Benson, M. Derham

    Ordinary members. Y. Klop, J. Martin, P. Von der Borch

    Casual members: A. Copley

  • Results DASA 2011 Grand Prix

    Held at the Wonderland Ballroom (ADT) on Sunday 5th June 2011
    Click below to download the pdf file of the official results.
  • Results DASA 2011 Summer Festival

    Below the full results of the 2011 DASA Summer Festival
  • Rhett English New President DASA

    Rhett English New President DASA 

    At the annual general meeting held on 22nd Febuary 2009, Mr. Rhett English co-principal of Dance Gallery studio, was elected President of the Dancing Association of South Australia.

  • SA State Titles - August 31st 2008

    Click here to get the pdf file of the official results.
  • SPECTACULAR… to say the least!

    Rhett English and Mark WilsonWOW! What a weekend of dance it was!
    The Easter Spectacular week end of dance would have to go down as THE best DanceSport event(s) staged in Adelaide for many years. A marathon and smorgasbord of 3 dance events, catering for ALL dancers… something for every one, including the glamorous Dancewear Australia stall of products & services, all under the one roof – Adelaide’s favourite dance venue – Wonderland Ballroom.

     

    The week end started with the Easter DanceSport Festival on Saturday, traditionally the ‘warm up’ event for competitors for the following day. Spectator numbers were up, competitor numbers were up- both locally and interstate. More couples took advantage of this festival to test their skills against fellow competitors, in readiness for the big Championship to follow.