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Antioch

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    • Day 8

      The calm before the dancing storm…!

      July 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

      Call into the Opryland resort and convention center. They were gracious enough to provide me an upgraded room. It was a great king-size room with a large sectional sofa had to take. I was a happy guy!
      Melissa and I are spending quality time setting ourselves on the pool deck while Leila and the girls did a dance practice as Leila was going to be dancing the next morning. A chill day at the pool was an enjoyable time! We had a great dinner at the cheesecake factory at Opry Mills mall… Before making our way back to our hotel for an early night and one of several early mornings.
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    • Day 9

      Makenna and Tessa dance today!

      July 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

      Hey Makenna and Tessa dance! What made it even more difficult for all of us is that they were in opposites split. Each competition maxes out at 150 dancers and then they split it into one. In fact the girls actually had 183 dancers in each of their competitions and it was decided to not let it third time. Definitely Highest number of competitors in all of the North American championship here this week!
      After running around to the ballroom, touching the girls, what are the chances that they are on stage within minutes of each other! We were in appropriate footwear to run back-and-forth to the ballroom, and Impact did not miss one single second of their dancing with nations Both girls did great in their first and second round!
      Now it’s time to wait for recalls… Something every Irish dancer wants to receive!
      We are three for three! Both girls bracket, including Leila! In bracket receive their recalls! Now, both Makenna and Tessa have one final round to go today! Then we’re off to awards…
      They both did great in their sets! As high achievers they’re always a little hard on themselves, but I thought they look great?
      We were at awards, and Makenna‘s results were announced hurt! She plays 56 in North America… Not exactly what she was hoping for, again they put a lot of pressure on themselves. Tessa dream league over come with emotions when she plays 16th in North America! This P placement qualifies her for the World Championships that will be held in, Scotland. It’s another quick sleep tonight because they have their team 8-hand dance the next morning.
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    • Day 8

      Leila’s Dance Day!

      July 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

      Leila! One of the clear reasons why we are here….
      She had two great rounds. We then anticipated all afternoon and waited for the recall!! It came, and she did a beautiful third round that means we are off to awards in the evening!
      In between, we had a quick bite to eat at one of the hotel restaurants… Always hard to find a good time to have a decent meal on these kind of days.
      We were at awards, and Leila was presented with a placement of 39th in North America! I am a proud Grampy, but she was a little hard on herself! She was hoping to place better… It’s competitions like this that drives them to be better than ever! It was an early night after Leila’s award, because the Twinkies dancing tomorrow and it’s imperative to collect your number around 7am, to find out when you’re starting! Tomorrow will be de javu x2!
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