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Central New Jersey Dance Studio Receives International Award and Recognition for Top Performance: Amateur Students, Professional Competitors, and Studios Win Highest Honors

By Arthur Murray Dance Centers Central New Jersey
Green Brook, NJ – November 19, 2013 – Arthur Murray Dance Centers Central New Jersey (Green Brook and Highland Park) was recently honored with a Top Studio Award at the 15th Annual Caribbean Dancesport Classic in Carolina, Puerto Rico, given for the combined rankings of the studios’ amateur students and professional competitors’ performances.
“Most people walk into our studios knowing nothing about American Ballroom dancing except maybe what they’ve seen on TV,” remarked Emilio Garced, Studios Director of Arthur Murray Central New Jersey.  “And now look at our amazing students!  They have dared to dance out onto the world stage and compete at a tough international event.  To have them come away with top honors just ‘puts the cherry on the sundae!’  We’re tremendously proud of all of them.”
The Arthur Murray amateur and professional dancers competed in a field of approximately 6,000 entries. Highlights of their placements include:
·   Joe Benett (Basking Ridge, NJ): First Place – Waltz Solo Showcase
·   Yohanan Bier (Warren, NJ): First Place – Rhythm Championship Associate Bronze
·   Silvia & Richard  Commisso (Bridgewater, NJ): First Place – Bolero Solo Showcase
·   Nancy & Paul Dango (Cranford, NJ): Top Overall Amateur Couple Associate Silver
·   Ileana Flintoff (Bridgewater, NJ): Third Place – Rhythm Championship Associate Silver
·   Charmaine Kroon (Bridgewater, NJ): First Place – Rumba Solo Showcase
·   Professionals Leo Mora & Christina Garced (Bayonne, NJ): Fourth Place — Rising Star Smooth
·   Professional Jazmin Novoa (Union, NJ): Tenth Place — Top Teacher
·   Arthur Murray Central New Jersey (Green Brook & Highland Park): Top Studio – Medium-Size Category
About Arthur Murray Dance Centers Central New Jersey: For over 30 years Arthur Murray Central New Jersey’s ballroom and specialty dance professionals have been teaching local singles and couples to learn how to dance in a fun, festive, social environment.  Our studios offer private and semi-private lessons, wedding and competition choreography, social sessions, and special events — keeping the promise that you’ll “Walk In, Dance Out…”  To learn more about our programs, events, and offerings visit us at www.amdancing.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to Michelle Garced, Studios Director, at [email protected] / 732.968.7600.