We would like to thank everyone who attended Vegas Open this year, we are so very grateful that you chose to join us at the historic Flamingo Hotel and Casino!
It was so wonderful to see friends that we have known for years as well as make new ones. Your smiles, your dancing, your energy and joy inspires us every year!
For all of the students and teachers…
all of the professionals and amateurs…Dance events could not run without your support and we are extremely grateful for your attendance and support
Also… huge thanks to all of our amazing staff…
Our wonderful Adjudicating Panel, Chairman Jackie and Dennis Rogers, Emcee Kelly Bartlett, Scrutineer Kenneth Kuo, On-deck Justin Deehr and Gigi LaValle, Music by Keth Todd, Registrar Suzy Nyemchek, Front Desk Administrators Melissa Cyr, Ashley Campos, Gitte Svensen and Martha Pohl.
Also, the competition simply wouldn’t run without the help of our competition co-ordinators Arun Garg. Christopher Spalding, Thomas Adams, Trey Adams and Karol Kalinowski. They work so hard behind the scenes to make the competition run smoothly… and they help us tremendously in putting out the “fires” that come up!
Many thanks to Mark Weiss and Frogmouth Productions for making our ballroom look so beautiful and to Shane Meuwissen for content on our video screen and marketing.
Thank you also to all of our vendors who help get you ready and help everyone look so fabulous!
For those who were asking about next year’s dates and venue….we will be moving back to our original time…March 5-7, 2026…and have been actively working with our event coordinator to find the very best place to host our event. Stay tuned for details coming soon!!!
Maria Hansen
Mikal Watkins
Organizers and Founders of Vegas Open
