ballroomerik
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| Me | Seeking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro/Am Status | Amateur |
 Professional Amateur |
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| Experience | 19 years | at least 2 years experience | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dance Styles | American Smooth International Latin International Standard |
American Smooth International Standard |
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| Goals |
Social Competition Performance Training/Practice |
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| Like to Dance | 2 hrs/day, 3 days/week | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Gender | Male | Female | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age | 32 | 18 to 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height (w/o shoes) | 6'0" (183 cm) | 5'4" (163 cm) to 6'0" (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 150 lbs (68 kg) | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hair Color | Light Brown | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eye Color | Brown | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Type | Slim/Slender |
Slim/Slender Average Muscular/Athletic Stocky Large |
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| Ethnicity | Caucasian/White | any | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relationship Status | In a relationship | any | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Self Employed | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Smoking | No |
No Occasionally Daily |
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| Drinking | Socially | any | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Masters Degree | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income | $50,000 - $74,999 US | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Religion | Agnostic | (unused at present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open to Dating | No |
I don't care. I'm just looking for a dance partner. |
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| Language skill | English |
English |
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| Credentials | 0 Request Credentials | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Covid Vaccination | Fully Vaccinated 2 primary doses + 1 or more boosters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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More About Me
I began ballroom dancing in 2003 and have been passionate about it ever since. I've been coached by many top professionals over these years, both locally and around the country. Most of my experience is in Standard, followed by Smooth; continuing training and competing in one or both of these styles is my current primary goal. I am open to training in Latin as well but I am not interested in Rhythm at the moment. In addition to ballroom, I’ve also studied ballet, modern, contact improvisation, and kinesiology. I have an interest in performance and choreography; I've performed in numerous shows with nine different studios, in two professionally directed productions, and at the Chicago Salsa Congress. I was the open amateur standard champion at many local competitions including the Windy City Open in 2014. (Most of my competition experience is as an amateur, but I am also potentially interested in competing professionally if I found the right partner.)
I'm Looking For
I’m looking for a committed partner in or near Chicago (or who is willing to travel to the Chicago area frequently for the majority of our practices as I am not in a position to relocate or do extensive traveling in the near future). I hope to find someone who shares my passion for dancing and who wants to train and grow together while still enjoying the process. I would like to work towards competing in professional smooth and/or standard eventually, but I am open to amateur standard, smooth, and/or 10-dance as well. Whatever we would compete in, I'd like to practice (and get coaching) regularly; I am flexible on the exact frequency but am thinking 3-4 days per week for ~2 hours each would be ideal for practice, at least to start. I would prefer someone with several years experience competing open and who is at least 64" or so tall (I’m 72”), but I would consider working with someone at a lower level if they are dedicated and there is some long-term potential. I'd also consider a practice partnership with some who doesn't want to compete, or a teaching/professional collaboration. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested in talking!
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