The Friday-Sunday 18-20 February 2011 2nd Toronto Bachata Festival got an early start Sunday with the first Toronto Bachata Festival Competition Semi-Finals at Dovercourt.
Eight couples from the four heats held in October 2010 vied for four places in the Final being held Sunday 20 February 2011.
The eight are: Pablo & Roxy; Kevin & Carol; Steve & Joe; Roberto & Natalie; Leonardo & Natalia; Carlo & Cherylin; Leon & Elena; Pawel & Jen.
Each couple had a 90 second choreographed routine to execute in front of the judges who included United Salseros; Latin Energy's Vanesa; Tania Wong; Dang Lambert; POSE; Clifton.
Judging criteria included connection between the partners; Bachata timing; technical execution; showmanship; with a limit of five tricks with a strong nod to Bachata's Dominican Barrio origins.
The four who advanced to the finals and won a full pass to the 2nd Toronto Bachata Festival are Roberto & Natalie; Kevin & Carol; Pawel & Jen; Steve & Joe.
Catch the Pro Category Semi-Finals around 8:00pm.Sunday 28 November at the Sunday Salsa Social Dovercourt House.
21 Nov. Bachata Competition AM Semi-Finals.
Videos available.
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