User:Davidlaurendance

David Klar and Lauren Andlovec (DavidLaurenDance) are one of Australia's leading exponents in ballroom dancing, having represented their country in numerous world and international championships. For more information visit their website www.davidlaurendance.com or follow them on facebook and twitter. (www.facebook.com/davidlaurendance) This dynamic duo have been recipients of numerous titles including: Asian World Stars Champions, Australian Open Champions, South Pacific Champions, National Champions and State Champions in Adult Open, Youth Open, and Junior Open age categories. David (20yrs) and Lauren (19yrs) specialize in Standard Ballroom Dancing which consists of the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. They aim to become world champions within the next few years, a feat that few Australians can lay claim to. In May 2011, David and Lauren will be attending what has been labelled the ‘Wimbledon’ of ballroom dancing, the Blackpool Dance Festival held in England. This competition is the pinnacle of ballroom dancing, here David and Lauren will be competing against the World’s best in the Under 21's Standard and the Rising Star Standard competitions. Major competitions David and Lauren will attend for 2011: •Tokyo International IDSF Grand Slam - March (Tokyo, Japan) •Queensland Open DanceSport Championship - April (Gold Coast, Australia) •British Open - "Blackpool Dance Festival" - May (Blackpool, United Kingdom) •Japan International, Osaka International, Nagoya International - June (Japan Tour) •National Capital DanceSport Championships- June (Canberra, Australia) •Desert Classic IDSF International DanceSport Championships - July (Palm Springs, USA) •Singapore IDSF Open Standard - September (Singapore) •Asian World Stars IDSF DanceSport Championships - September (Tokyo, Japan) •South Pacfic DanceSport Championships - October (Sydney, Australia) •Brisbane City International DanceSport Championships - October (Brisbane, Australia) •Asian Pacific IDSF DanceSport Championships - December (Melbourne, Australia) •Australian Open IDSF DanceSport Championships - December (Melbourne, Australia) Performances and Demonstrations David and Lauren will be peforming a four-dance show at the Hotel Lungwood in Tokyo (close to Nippori station), on Monday the 14th of March. Also this month Channel Ten will air a new kids program which will feature David and Lauren in a dancing episode demonstrating basic ballroom dances. Previous performances have included: •Shows throughout Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya (Japan) in 2010 and 2009 •Guest Artists atStefan's Annual Hair Awards - 2010 and 2009 (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre) •Guest Artists in Creative Generations 2010 (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre) •Guest Artists in Creative Generations -QLD 150th year Celebrations in 2009 (Brisbane Entertainment Centre) •Featured Artists "Galaxy of Stars 2009" (Twin Towns Club and Resort)

Achievements David and Lauren have danced together since 2006 and over the past four years their talents have led them to much success. 2010: Tokyo International IDSF (International DanceSport Federation) Grand Slam - 7th March Held in Tokyo at the Olympic Stadium in late February. At this Grand Slam Championships David and Lauren were competing against the world's best, being Australia's only representatives. They were asked to stay in Japan for 2 weeks to perform demonstrations and promote New Vogue (Australian sequence dancing) around the country. -Quarter Finalist in the IDSF Grand Slam Standard Championship (placing 21st out of 92 couples from round 1) King's Cup Thailand Open Championship - 31st July Held in Bangkok, David and Lauren were one of the 2 couples representing Australia in this major championship held once every 4 years. -Semi Finalist in the IDSF International Open Standard Championship (placing 11th) Crown International DanceSport Championship - 18th April Held in Melbourne in early April, this was David and Lauren's first major championship as Adult Open competitors (As David and Lauren moved out of the Youth Under 19's division) -Runners-up in the Adult Open Standard Championship 2009: Asian World Stars DanceSport Championship Held in Tokyo in Setember this was David and Lauren's first International Championship. They stayed in Japan for 2 weeks performing demonstrations throughout the country. -Winners of the IDSF Adult Open Standard Championship Australian Open DanceSport Championship Held in Melbourne in December this is the pinnacle of dancing in Australia. This championships was broadcasted on channel 7 on Christmas night. -Runners-up in the Youth Open Standard Championship -Runners-up in the Youth Open New Vogue Championship National Capital DanceSport Championship Held in Canberra in June, this championship is the "Winter Nationals". David and Lauren competed in the Adult ranks as well as their own Youth division. -Winners of the Youth Open Standard -Winners of the Youth Open New Vogue -Runners-up in the Adult Open New Vogue -Semi Finalist in the Adult Open Standard (placing 7th) South Pacific DanceSport Championship Held in Sydney in late September. -Winners of the Youth Open Standard -Winners of the Youth Open New Vogue -Runners-up in the Adult Open New Vogue -Finalist in the Adult Open Standard (placing 6th) Crown International DanceSport Championship Held in the Crown Casino complex in Melbourne. -Winners of the Youth Open Standard -Winners of the Youth Open New Vogue -Runners-up in the Adult Open New Vogue -Finalist in the Adult Open Standard (placing 4th) Queensland Open DanceSport Championship Held in the Conrad Jupiter's Casino on the Gold Coast, on Easter weekend. -Winners of the Youth Open Standard -Winners of the Youth Open New Vogue -Finalist in the Adult Open Standard (placing 4th) 2007: Australian Open DanceSport Championship 5th - Youth (Under 19yrs) Open Standard (2nd highest Australian couple) 1st - Youth Open New Vogue Megastars Gold Coast DanceSport Championship 2nd - Youth Open Standard 1st - Youth Open New Vogue 9th - IDSF Adult Open Standard (Semi-final) National Capital Dancesport Championship 2nd - Youth Open Standard 1st - Youth Open New Vogue QLD Open State Championship 1st - Youth Open Standard 1st - Youth Open New Vogue 2006: Australian Open DanceSport Championship 1st - Junior (Under 16yrs) Open Standard 1st - Junior Open New Vogue South Pacific DanceSport Championship 1st - Junior Open Standard 1st - Junior Open New Vogue ADS Star DanceSport Championship 1st - Junior Open Standard 1st - Junior Open New Vogue Q.A.D.S. DanceSport Titles 1st - Junior Open Standard 1st - Junior Open New Vogue