National Dance Clubs of Knoxville to Host East Tennessee DanceSport Showdown 2011

    KNOXVILLE, TN, February 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- National Dance Clubs of Knoxville (NDC), the longest running ballroom dance studio in Knoxville, today announced that it will host the East Tennessee DanceSport Showdown 2011. The competition is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 19, 2011.

East Tennessee DanceSport Showdown (ETDS) is Knoxville's only dance competition offering a venue for local and regional professional dancers to compete. EDTS provides its amateur and professional dancers of all ages a forum to showcase their skills in American Smooth and American Rhythm dance styles, as well as compete for titles, cash and prizes. In addition to heated competition, timeless music, large cash prizes and a festive Mardi Gras theme, the competition will also feature performances from three professional dance couples, including three-time, Triple Crown American Smooth Champions, Sam Gordon and Tamsyn Devilliers.

"We wanted to provide the Knoxville community an opportunity personally experience professional ballroom dance and give a platform for local amateur and professional dancers alike to showcase their skills with family and friends," said Sam Gordon, owner of NDC of Knoxville. "We received such overwhelming and positive feedback from participants last year that we simply had to make the competition an annual event. We are thrilled to host ETDS again this year."

"I started dance lessons simply to learn a new skill, and I'm still dancing seven years later," said Rosalind Holman, a student at National Dance Clubs of Knoxville. "It's a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time. However, the best part about dancing is my improved confidence. I never would have dreamed that one day I would dance competitively. Yet, here I am. With all the practice and the help of the phenomenal talent of the NDC staff, I believe I can dance and win at ETDS!"

ETDS 2011 is open to the public; however, ticket availability is limited. To learn more about the event or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.ETDS2011.com.

About East Tennessee DanceSport Showdown

The East Tennessee DanceSport Showdown is an annual ballroom dance competition held at and hosted by National Dance Clubs of Knoxville. ETDS is the only ballroom dance competition held in the East Tennessee region offering a category for professional dancers to compete. For more information about EDTS 2011, please visit: http://www.ETDS2011.com.

About National Dance Clubs of Knoxville

National Dance Clubs (NDC) of Knoxville has served the Knoxville community for twenty-five years and is the longest running ballroom dance studio in Knoxville. At NDC of Knoxville, we are dedicated to teaching the art of social and ballroom dance. Our mission is to provide students with premiere dance instruction in a fun, high-energy environment. We welcome students of all ages, be they beginners wishing to learn a new skill or those more experienced interested in higher levels of learning or competing. Dance instruction is offered in all styles including, Ballroom and Latin dances such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Swing. At NDC of Knoxville, we live by our motto: "Learn quickly and enjoy the amenities." Therefore, students are provided with a variety of opportunities to showcase their skills at weekly social events, special local performances and competitions across the United States, including ETDS produce by and held at the National Dance Clubs of Knoxville. We are staffed by award winning, professional dancers and owned by professional dance instructor, choreographer and three-time, American Smooth Triple Crown Champion, Sam Gordon. To learn more about National Dance Clubs of Knoxville or for more information on classes, please visit http://www.nationaldanceclubs.com.

Source: National Dance Clubs of Knoxville

Company Contact
Sam Gordon, Owner, National Dance Clubs of Knoxville
865-584-0009
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Media Contact
Brandon Belcher, BB Communications
917-370-2373
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