A very casual day; a spontaneous dance partner

One week from tomorrow, (or today, Friday, depending on when you read this) I will be in Chicago for the Windy City Open Ballroom Competition.  I'm so excited to be competing at this comp because the ballroom dancer who inspired my love for the International Standard style dance will be judging.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqQtn10G4ns


Please check out this video of Lorraine Baricchi dancing a dramatic tango.  You will see why I admire her so much.

I'm looking forward to this comp and plan to post a photo journal of the experience afterwards.  I'll bring you on my journey as I prepare, put on my makeup, get my competition hair done and maybe even look for a new competition gown.  Want to help me pick?  I don't know if I will have time for a quick post or not during the comp...but if I do I will share some of my choices and get some input.

This is what I wore today to help at the university convocation.  The university is in the very early stages of creating a student ballroom club and competition team and I'm on one of the planners. During the convocation, different clubs and departments recruit students and acquaint students with all the university has to offer.  There is free food, music and all kinds of freebies are given away. It was a super hot day so I dressed in a cool, comfy dress.  I wore my sunnies and a straw fedora to protect me from the sun and my pretty new coral sandals.

Sofft shoes; $12.00 at T.J. MAXX

While I was recruiting new ballroom club members, a handsome guy just walked up and took my hand to dance! A Salsa was playing, but he was definitely "steppin".


My hat went flying at some point and my hair was mess, but you can see we were both having fun!  I

I'm pretty swamped right now with readings and assignments due on Monday so my post is short, but I wanted to share a bit of my day and let you know that next Friday, IT'S ON.  I'm bringing my inner diva to life in Chicago at that comp!


 Please let me know what you think of the Tango video I've linked to.....and be prepared for a sparkly, glitzy glimpse into the world of ballroom competition next week!