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Picture and Video Galleries from 2010 Dance-a-thon (please add yours!)

Many dancers have taken pics and video at the dance-a-thon. They will be lost in time unless you post them on this page. Just reply and post the link!

Here is what I can find so far

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OC Register Article

Thank you Doug Irving for covering our event!  Here is now it starts…
IRVINE – Nathan Dias’ eyes were tired and his toes were sore, but otherwise he was feeling pretty good Sunday morning. “In the moment,” he said.
He had been going strong for 24 hours straight – jitterbugging and lindy hopping, spinning, sliding and swaying. [...]

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2010 Danceathon Prize List

Thanks entirely to all of our amazing donors we have an amazing list of items to present at the Danceathon! Here’s what’s in store for this year:
The Top Team will receive a 45-minute private lesson for each member, along with a gift basket of goodies to be presented to the team leader, all thanks [...]

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Ben & Sheri – Teacher Feature

I am thrilled to introduce Ben & Sheri Yau!  Ben & Sheri have been dancing, competing and teaching around the world since 1999.  These two bring joy and positivity and lots of energy to the dance floor, whether they’re helping you break down a new dance move or kickin’ it up at Third Saturday Swing.  [...]

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Early Check in Friday Night at ATOMIC Ballroom

Get your wrist band early at early check in and you can just walk right in at the actual dance-a-thon.
Early check in will be in the lobby at ATOMIC Ballroom in Irvine CA from 8:30pm – 10:15pm Friday Night March 12th.
Bring donations that you have collected.  Ask us questions! Check our donation records.  Manage or [...]

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Maxwell DeMille – Our Master of Ceremonies

I am pleased to announce that the one, the only Mr. Maxwell DeMille will be our Master of Ceremonies from 4pm-Midnight on Saturday!  Mr. DeMille can be seen every Sunday night at the Cicada Club, one of my favorite venues.  Mr. DeMille took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for [...]

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Jean Ma and Bromley Palomountain – Teacher Feature

I am pleased to welcome to the 24 hour Cancer Dance-a-thon Jean Ma and Bromley Palomountain.  This dynamic duo competes and teaches in the Bay area, having first met at UC Berkeley.  Jean had a strong background in dance, while Bromley was a gymnastic competitor.  They bonded over their love of swing dancing and have [...]

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Mikey Pedroza – Teacher Feature

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Mikey Pedroza.  Mikey has been swing dancing since he was 13 years old, masquerading as a student by day and transforming into a swing dancer by night.  In his career as a Lindy Hopper and teacher, he brings an unmistakable passion for dance that can’t be missed.  [...]

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Nikki Marvin – Teacher Feature

It is with great pleasure that I introduce the fabulous Nikki Marvin.  Nikki is a Lindy Hopper, teacher, wife, mother, and, along with Shesha, a founder of the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon (which I think makes her Mrs. Grand Poobah).  This busy lady is also co-owner of the ATOMIC Ballroom, a member of the dance [...]

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Shesha Marvin – Teacher Feature

I am pleased to introduce Shesha Marvin.  Shesha is the seer of all seers, the prognosticators of all prognosticators…no, wait, that’s the groundhog…but he, along with his lovely wife, Nikki, is the Grand Poobah, the creator and organizer of the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon. 
I participated in the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon for the first [...]

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