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Dance Season No 13: Welsh Champs

Why the fourth Ceroc Welsh Champs were the coolest yet:- 1) the atmosphere on competition day was febrile, partisan, loud, proud, knowledgeable and passionate.  Not since the first Champs (in the Coal Exchange in Cardiff) has the atmosphere been so exciting, Barry Memorial Hall became the place for the celebration of competitive modern jive. Friday Night Atmos 2) the competitors came from far and near - awesome Scots, manic Mancunians, exuberant Esssexians and jovial Geordies amongst the clans gathered.  It was truly an international affair too.  There were frivolous dancers, those who over-estimated their talent or luck, those who were nervous and didn't need to be, those trying really hard, those there to entertain and those taking it all in their stride: it was a great mix.  It was all done in a truly positive, competitive atmosphere - there were tears but no tantrums. Great example and formative experience for some of the youngsters. 3) I remembered ...