“XS Latin proves they are the champions again” – News & Crier

Article published in the Cambridge News & Crier – 16 August 2012

XS Coach wins ISTD Scholarship

XS Latin coach, David Mallabone, has been awarded the 2012 Phyllis Haylor Scholarship by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.  

This prestigious annual award, open to professionals who have passed their Associate examination with a highly commended mark, is awarded at the ISTD Congress, held in Worthing each year.  The prize is given to a dance teacher who it is believed has a promising future in the profession and David was congratulated on his ‘dedication and commitment to dance’.

XS Latin are extremely proud of David for receiving this well-deserved accolade. We would like to offer him huge congratulations and express our thanks for all the hard work he constantly puts into both teams.

XS Latin leads workshops at Capezio Store

On Tuesday 21st August, XS Latin will be leading instore latin formation workshops at the Capezio London flagship store in Covent Garden.  There will be a series of 45 minute workshops with sessions aimed at different ages and abilities.  Beginners are very welcome to attend.

To celebrate the event Capezio will be offering exclusive instore discounts on the day.  If you would like to come along and join in the fun then places are strictly limited and you will need to book at capeziolondon@capezio.com.

XS Latin celebrates a successful year.

On Monday June 25th the XS Latin Club celebrated a successful year with its annual team dinner.  

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XS Latin retains its UK Adult Formation Championship title

Although five teams were scheduled to perform in the UK Adult Formation Championships 2012, only two teams arrived to compete. Despite the disappointment of three teams not appearing, the competition provided an excellent opportunity for XS Latin A and B teams to perform Bat Out Of Hell and Cabaret in front of an appreciative audience.

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Bat Out of Hell
2012 – present

After Night Fever and Priscilla, XS Latin sought a departure from the disco based routines of 2008 – 2011.  And so the team’s first rock themed routine was born.  Bat Out Of Hell is XS Latin’s 10th routine and is a celebration of the dramatic and highly theatrical music of Meatloaf.

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XS B success at British Open Championships 2012

XS Latin B, despite fielding some very new members, put together a superb performance at the 2012 British Open Championships to achieve its best result to date.  The team, dancing at its first ever British Open, produced a display exceeding expectations and performed with real clarity and attack to finish in a very pleasing 4th place, one place behind the A team and the highest placed B team in the Championship.  

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XS Latin debuts new routine at British Open Championships 2012

XS Latin debuted its brand new Bat Out Of Hell routine at the recent British Open Championships in Blackpool.  The team, including several new members, gave a good performance of the Meatloaf inspired choreography, which was very well received by the audience in the Empress Ballroom.

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Casting Session for 2012 Season Attracts New Talent

Over 50 dancers attended the XS 2012 Casting session held on Monday 9th January at Milton Community Centre. The dancers represented a wide range of abilities from complete beginners in Latin American dance to very experienced competitors. 

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