Oct 09 - Gibraltar Finalists At World Show Dance Championships
The Gibraltar National Dance Team (GNDO) has returned to the Rock after representing Gibraltar at the World Showdance Championships. The event was staged at the Kralovka Hall, in Prague, Czech Republic, with over 1,800 dancers from 24 nations, and four continents taking part. The event was organised for the renowned world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO). Accompanying the team at this event was GNDO President Wendy Garro and Vice President Christian Santos.
In the Children Solo Female section, 36 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by River Mifsud, Erin Saxby and Kayleigh Guy. River and Erin finished in 31st place, and Kayleigh placed 27th. 1st place went to Belarus, 2nd place to Belarus and 3rd place to Russia.
In the Children Duet section, 26 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by River Mifsud and Kate Carroll, Erin Saxby and Louise Navarro, and Celine Cruz and Kate Camilleri. River Mifsud and Kate Carroll, and Erin Saxby and Louise Navarro finished in 17th place, and Celine Cruz and Kate Camilleri placed 15th. 1st and 2nd place went to Russia and 3rd place to Belarus.
The Gibraltar National Dance Team also performed in the Children Group section. Out of the 25 entries the team finished in 18thth place with Bubble Spa Party, performed by Kate Camilleri, Kate Carroll, River Mifsud, Natalia Chipolina, Anna Pincho, Celine Cruz and Juliana Martin. 1st place was awarded to Belarus, 2nd place went to Russia and 3rd place to Russia.
In one of the largest sections of the entire competition, the Junior Solo Female section, 51 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by Chenille Soiza Brown, Noelle Cassano and Amy Wink. All dancers qualified for the quarter finals, and Noelle placed 22nd, with Amy just missing out on the semifinals placing 14th. Chenille qualified for the semis, and placed 11th. 1st place went to Slovenia, 2nd place to Slovenia and 3rd place to Russia.
In the Junior Duets section, Gibraltar was represented by Noelle Cassano and Sarah Montovio, and Chenille Soiza Brown and Janella Johnson. Out of the 36 entries, both duets managed to qualify for the quarter finals in the top 24. Chenille Soiza Brown and Janella Johnson placed 22nd, and Noelle Cassano and Sarah Montovio qualified for the semi-finals, and finished 12th place. 1st place went to Russia, 2nd place to Belarus and 3rd place to Finland.
The Gibraltar National Dance Team also performed in the Junior Group section. Out of the 26 entries the team finished in 7thth place, missing out on the finals by just one placing. The piece was entitled Cyber Bullying, and was performed by Madison Baldachino, Neriah Hitchcock, Chenille Brown, Janella Johnson, Noelle Cassano and Sarah Montovio. 1st place was awarded to Finland, 2nd place went to Slovenia and 3rd place to Russia.
In the Adult Solo Male section, Gibraltar was represented by Jerome Celecia who performed in the quarter finals and placed 16th. 1st place went to Slovenia, 2nd place to Canada and 3rd place to Norway.
In the Adult Solo Female section, Gibraltar was represented by Jenella Sodi, Eva Collinson and Genyka Celecia. Out of the 41 entries, as always a large section, Jenella placed 35th, and Eva qualified for the quarter finals, placing 15th. Genyka qualified for the semi-finals and placed 10th.
1st place went to Slovenia, 2nd place to Italy and 3rd place to Norway.
The Gibraltar National Dance Team also performed in the Adult Group section. Out of the 21 entries the team finished in 17thth place, with a group piece entitled Votes for Women, performed by Eva Kate Collinson, Genyka Celecia, Louise Gonzalez, Jade Holman, Chantel Cooper, Jenella Sodi and Zyanne Soiza. 1st place was awarded to Slovenia, 2nd place went to Norway and 3rd place to Russia.
In the Adult Female Duo section, Gibraltar was represented by Louise Gonzalez and Jade Holman, and Jenella Sodi and Zyanne Soiza. Jenella and Zyanne placed 15th in the quarter finals. Louise and Jade secured a place all the way to finals and placed 6th, in a very tough final. This is an outstanding achievement for Gibraltar. 1st place went to Slovenia, 2nd place to Czech Republic and 3rd place to Bosnia & Herzegovina.
The official choreographers for this project were Jade Federico, Gillaine Alman, Genyka Celecia Bolaños, Sabrina Abudharham, Lauren Montero and Lillian Montero.
GNDO President Wendy Garro 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 Prague, our dancers faced tough opposition, with many countries providing a very high level of technique and incredible high standards of Show Dance. What these results do is reinforce the high standards in the IDO, where Gibraltar competes against some of the best dancers from around the globe. Making semifinals and finals is not an easy task, and we are growing strength to strength with each competition.
"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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