Nov 03 - Gibraltar Dancers Perform Well At World Modern And Jazz Championships In Germany
The Gibraltar National Dance Team has returned to the Rock after representing Gibraltar at the World Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Championships. The event was staged in Wetzlar, Germany with 1,704 dancers from 27 nations and four continents taking part.
The event was organised for the renowned world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO) and by Deutschland Dance Sport in conjunction with the German Dance Organisation (TAF).
In the Children Jazz Solo Female section, 28 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by Faye Gomez and Amy Guillem. Faye qualified for the semi-finals amongst the top 12 children soloists finishing in an excellent 7th place and missing the final by one placing. First place went to Serbia, 2nd place to Russia and 3rd place to Serbia.
In the Junior Jazz Solo Female section, 36 dancers took part with Gibraltar being represented by Emma Rocca and Maddison Baldachino. Emma qualified for the quarterfinals amongst the top 24 junior soloists finishing in 19th place. First place went to Canada, 2nd place to Slovenia and 3rd place to Russia.
In the Adult Jazz Solo Female section, Gibraltar was represented by Lauren Montero and Janis Jackson. Out of the 36 entries both dancers qualified for the quarter final amongst the top 24 finishing in 20th and 18th place respectively. First place went to Slovenia, 2nd place to Norway and 3rd place to Norway.
In the Junior Jazz Duets section, Gibraltar was represented by Emma Rocca and Amy Guillem as well as Madison Baldachino and Isabella Wink. Out of the 23 entries, the duet by Emma and Amy managed to qualify for the semi-finals in the top 12, finishing in an outstanding 10th place. First place went to Canada, 2nd place to Slovenia and 3rd place to Canada.
In the Adult Jazz Duets section, Janis Jackson and Lauren Montero as well as Louise Gonzalez and Alanna Bonavia represented Gibraltar in this category. Out of the 22 entries both pieces have qualified for the Semi Final in the top 12. Alanna and Louise finished 11th place and 12th place was awarded to Janis and Lauren. First place went to Norway, 2nd place to Canada and 3rd place to Norway.
The Gibraltar National Dance Team also performed in the Junior Jazz Group section. Out of the 24 entries the team performed in the semi-finals finishing in 9th place. First place was awarded to Canada, 2nd place went to Canada and 3rd place to Sweden.
The Gibraltar National Dance Team also competed in the Adult Jazz Group section. Out of the 19 entries the team qualified into the semi-finals amongst the top 11, finishing in 9th place. First place was awarded to Slovenia, 2nd place went to Slovenia and 3rd place to Canada.
36 young ladies competed in the Junior Contemporary Solo Female section. Gibraltar was represented by Amy Wink and Julianne Rodriguez. Amy qualified for the quarterfinals amongst the top 24 and finished in 18th place. First place was awarded to an excellent dancer from Slovenia whilst 2nd place went to Canada and 3rd place to Holland.
Gibraltar was also represented in the Adult Contemporary Solo Female section by Louise Gonzalez and Lauren Montero. Out of the 43 entries Louise managed to qualify for the quarterfinals finishing in 22nd place. First place went to Korea, 2nd place to Canada and 3rd place to Slovenia.
28 duets competed in the Adult Contemporary Duets section. Gibraltar was represented by Alanna Bonavia and Lauren Montero as well as Alex Ballantine and Louise Gonzalez. Out of the 28 entries both pieces qualified for the quarter final. Louise and Alex finished 11th place whilst Alanna and Lauren finished 20th. First place went to Canada, 2nd place to Canada and 3rd place to Germany.
Gibraltar also competed in the Adult Contemporary Groups section. Out of the 26 entries the team performed in the quarterfinals and ended in an overall 14th place. First place went to Canada, 2nd place to Canada and 3rd place to Germany.
Tyron Walker also represented Gibraltar and the GNDO at the IDO Teachers Forum and the IDO Committee meetings for Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary departments.
The official choreographers for this project were Lilian Montero, Jade Federico, Gerald Rodriguez, Gillaine Alman and Lauren Montero.
GNDO President Seamus Byrne said:
“I take this opportunity to thank Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, all the sponsors, the Cultural Grants Committee and the donations through our fundraising programme from the public for making our participation a reality.
“In Wetzlar, our dancers faced tough opposition, with many countries providing a very high level of technique and incredible high standards of pure dance. What these results do is reinforce the high standards in the IDO, where medals and performing in finals are always hard to come by.
“The GNDO is delighted with the remarkable performances from the Gibraltar contingent and would like to thank the dancers and choreographers for being such great ambassadors for the Rock.”
For the full results please visit: www.ido-dance.com
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