By Ashleigh Fielding | posted on July 20, 2017
ALBANY ballroom dancers have once again waltzed their way to a gold medal performance at the prestigious Dancesport Australia Nationals held in Wollongong.
Jim Watmore and Helen Gee won first place in the Masters 3 division New Vogue dance style, and picked up silver medals in the two other dance styles, Latin and Standard.
Under the watchful eye of former Ballroom Dance champion Joy Hearn, Mr Watmore and Ms Gee have been dancing and competing as a couple for over 5 years.
“We would not be the dancers we are today without Joy’s guidance and her vast knowledge of ballroom dancing,” the couple agreed.
“We consider ourselves very fortunate to have Joy as our dancing coach.”
The couple’s next big dance tournament is the Australian Dancesport Championship, held in Melbourne this December.
The Australian Dancesport Championship is celebrating its 72nd year and was initiated by the Australian Dancing Society.
Hisense Arena in Melbourne will be the heart of the competition, set for December 8, 9 and 10.
The winners of the 2017 Australian Dancesport Championship will take out the title and represent Australia at the World Championship dance events.
“This is very much an international event, with couples coming from every part of the globe,” Mr Watmore said.
“The Europeans are especially strong in ballroom dancing, so we are in for some stiff competition.”
