Despite the freezing weather outside, the ballroom at La Classique Du Quebec in Montreal was ablaze with energy and excitement. Organized by Meryem Pearson and Daniel Heroux, this event is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, stunning lighting, fantastic sound system, and beautiful floral decorations, creating the perfect setting for passionate classical dance performances.
The competition weekend kicked off with the Pro-Am Smooth division, followed by captivating amateur dancing. Unlike many competitions that save the professional showcases for the grand finale, La Classique Du Quebec started with a bang, featuring a spectacular five-dance show by the renowned Sergey Surkov and Melia right at the beginning of the evening session.
One of the most noticeable trends at this year’s event was the significant growth of Pro-Am classical dance in Canada. Friday continued with the Rhythm division for the Pro-Am dancers, and the evening culminated in the Amateur Latin Championship. With 27 couples competing, the judging was remarkably consistent, and the results were clear-cut:
- 6th Place: Adam Hathazi – Morgana Lakatos – Hayward
- 5th Place: Ron Garber – Liza Garber
- 4th Place: Daniils Kutuzovs – Maria Shalvarova
- 3rd Place: Tal Livshitz – Ilana Kesselman
- 2nd Place: Morten Loewe – Roselina Doneva
- 1st Place: Troels Bager – Ina Jeliazkova
Friday night also showcased the Open Professional Rhythm and Standard events, adding to the high level of classical dance on display. The results for these prestigious categories were equally decisive:
Professional Rhythm Results:
- 5th Place: Mathieu Casavant – Melanie Martin
- 4th Place: Dayan Mantecon Roldan – Kyra Kalweit
- 3rd Place: Egor Shalvarov – Alla Profatilova
- 2nd Place: Ilya and Mandy Velednitskiy
- 1st Place: Azamat Evgamukov – Kateryna Angelone
Professional Standard Results:
- 6th Place: Mechyslav Pavlyur – Gemma Arnold
- 5th Place: Pavel Lebedev – Tatiana Mescheryakova
- 4th Place: Ronen Zinshtein – Mariam Izmaylova
- 3rd Place: Richard Tonizzo – Claire Hansen
- 2nd Place: Anton Lebedev – Anna Borshch
- 1st Place: Marat Gimaev – Alina Basyuk
As evidenced by the results, the judges were in clear agreement, highlighting the exceptional talent and skill present at La Classique Du Quebec. This event continues to be a significant highlight in the classical dance calendar, showcasing both established and rising stars in the ballroom scene. Stay tuned for more updates and results from this exciting competition.
