On Saturday, December 15, teams of fifth-grade students from nine local schools took the stage for Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh’s Colors of the Rainbow semifinal team match. Continue reading
Young ballroom dancers show poise, elegance, talent
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Top teams show their colors
Congratulations to these four schools for taking top honors in Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh’s Colors of the Rainbow semifinal team match, sponsored by Mercy Behavioral Health, on December 15, 2012.
Photos © 2012 Archie Carpenter
Look for more photos tomorrow.
Four teams capture gold, advance to final ballroom competition
Today, four teams danced their way to gold in Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh’s Colors of the Rainbow semifinal team match and earned spots in the next round of competition. Continue reading
Dance card set for tomorrow’s Colors of the Rainbow
Students are ready to take the stage at Pittsburgh Allderdice tomorrow for Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh’s Colors of the Rainbow semifinal team match. Continue reading
Fall semifinal team match set for December 15
The Colors of the Rainbow semifinal team match for the fall 2012 semester of Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh will take place on Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m. until noon. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the auditorium of Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, 2409 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Continue reading
A “Mad Hot” evening for a great cause: Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh
By Linda Ross
Congratulations to the winners of Mad Hot Ballroom Pittsburgh, held last night at The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel, Downtown. More than 200 guests attended, raising approximately $35,000 for Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh.
Guests were treated to cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, dancing, and a special live performance from children who recently participated in the Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh Colors of the Rainbow 2011-2012 final team match, held last month.
Setting the stage for the adult ballroom dance competition, 24 young ladies and gentlemen demonstrated elegance, poise, and maturity when performing the Merengue, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Continue reading
Fifth graders shine in Colors of the Rainbow ballroom competition
Today, teams of fifth-grade students from eight area elementary schools put on their dancing shoes for Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh Colors of the Rainbow final team match. And what a match it was. Continue reading
A full dance card: the lineup for Saturday’s Colors of the Rainbow final team match
The excitement is building for the Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh Colors of the Rainbow final team match. Eight elementary schools — four from the fall 2011 semester and four from the winter/spring 2012 semester — will vie for top honors for the 2011-12 school year. Continue reading
Second annual Mad Hot Ballroom Pittsburgh set for June 10 to benefit Dancing Classrooms
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, join us for Mad Hot Ballroom Pittsburgh, the second annual benefit for Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh.
From 5 until 9 p.m., enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, buffet dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and more. Once again this year, Mr. Pierre Dulaine, internationally renowned ballroom dancer and founder of Dancing Classrooms, will serve as master of ceremonies and treat everyone to a group dance lesson. Continue reading
Scenes from Colors of the Rainbow May 5 semi-finals
We hope you enjoy these images from Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh’s Colors of the Rainbow semi-final team match, held yesterday at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. More photos and a video of the competition are coming soon, so check back. If you subscribe to our blog via email, you’ll be notified of new posts.
Photos ©2012 Archie Carpenter
