{"id":321,"date":"2016-10-21T20:05:17","date_gmt":"2016-10-22T01:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/appleton\/?p=321"},"modified":"2025-04-21T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:36:35","slug":"2016-oktoberfest-ballroom-dance-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/appleton\/blog\/competitions\/2016-oktoberfest-ballroom-dance-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballroom Dance Competition – Oktoberfest 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ballroom Dance Competition with a Country-Western Twist<\/h2>\n

Last weekend Fred Astaire of Appleton was pleased to take part in the annual Oktoberfest Ballroom Dance Competition. \u00a0This is one of four competitions that Dance Works of Wisconsin produces each year and one of the biggest held in the Midwest. \u00a0As this was our first official competition since opening our doors a few weeks ago, we were unable to take part in some of the festivities. \u00a0Rest assured that next year we will give the Pewaukee dance studio a run for their money in the line dance competition!<\/p>\n

Here is a brief montage of the weekend’s highlights:<\/h4>\n

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The competition ran Thursday afternoon to Saturday evening and mostly consisted of Pro-Am (students dancing with their teachers) competitors. \u00a0The dancers were of all levels and from all over Wisconsin. \u00a0They competed in Show Dances, International Latin & Ballroom, American Rhythm & Smooth and the ever-popular Country Western divisions. \u00a0Each night had an exciting professional competition that featured some of the best professional competitors in the United States.<\/p>\n

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An Instructor at Oktoberfest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday Evening Gala and Social Dancing<\/h4>\n

This year’s gala event had a country-western theme. \u00a0All attendees came in full cowboy\/cowgirl regalia and jumped into the night’s activities with both boot-clad feet. \u00a0The evening started with never ending draft beer served from a covered wagon. \u00a0Followed by buffet of “Texas” style Bar-B-que complete with succulent smoked meats and corn on the cob. \u00a0A country band performed subdued music during the meal but cranked up a little for some good ol’ fashioned social dancing.<\/p>\n

No hoe-down would be complete without a visit from the square dance caller, Charles Muecke…a crowd favorite! \u00a0A bunch of ballroom dancers attempting to square dance was a sight to be seen. \u00a0The professionals and the judges always have the hardest time, and it is hilarious to watch! \u00a0The night was fun. \u00a0The food was great. \u00a0The beer was plentiful. \u00a0And we are excited for Holiday Trophy Ball in December.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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