Current List of CONFIRMED Instructors

  •  Michael Barr (California)
  •  Alison Biggs (England)
  •  Michelle Burton (California)
  •  Bev Carpenter (Indiana)
  •  John Growler (England)
  •  Kathy Hunyadi (Florida)
  •  Jo & John Kinser (England)
  •  Paul McAdam (England)
  •  Judy McDonald (Canada)
  •  Rachael McEnaney (England)
  •  Peter Metelnick (England)
  •  Doug & Jackie Miranda (Tennessee)
  •  Guyton Mundy (Florida)
  •  Max Perry (Florida)
  •  Philip Sobrielo (Singapore)
  •  Roy Verdonk (Netherlands)
And more Instructors will be announced pending confirmation!

"Wildman"
Louie St. George

Alison Biggs

John Growler

Ellen Kiernan

And our 2008 Choreography Winner - Ruben Luna

At The Vegas Dance Explosion you will enjoy:

Instructor's Dance Demos
40,000 sq. ft. of combined ballroom space
Repeat Workshops
Large Ballrooms with Wooden Dance Floors
Dedicated Ballroom for Beginner Dances
Plenty of Open Dancing All Day Long
New Line Dance Choreography Competition
5 Days of Nonstop Line Dancing and Fun

* Evening Dance Parties All 5 Nights

Sunday Night Dinner & Dancers Choice Awards
Ceremony and Celebration Dance

We will have 5 days and nights of line dance fun in exciting Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world! We begin Wednesday, November 19 and end Sunday night, November 23 with the 4th Annual Dancers Choice Awards Dinner Show and Dance. Workshops will begin at 10:00 AM with 1 1/2 hour lunch breaks and 2+ hour dinner breaks to give you a chance to eat and "recharge" for more dancing! We offer repeat workshops throughout the 5 days. If you love to line dance, we promise that you will get your fix at this event! If you are just starting out, we will also have workshops just for you!
The Vegas Dance Explosion will be held at the beautiful Riviera Hotel and Casino located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Riviera is known for it's spacious Convention Center where all the workshops will be held. Enjoy a smoke free environment - the guest room elevator locations allow you easy access to the ballrooms so you can walk from your hotel room to the ballrooms without having to walk through the casinos. The Riviera hosts refurbished oversized rooms that offer a breathtaking view of the glittering Las Vegas Strip.

ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY SCORING FORMAT -
100 POINTS POSSIBLE
The competition will be divided into three divisions:
Division 1: Beginner - Country and Non-Country
Division 2: Non-Phrased - Country and Non-Country Intermediate-Advanced
Division 3: Phrased - Country and Non-Country Intermediate-Advanced
Judges will use the following criteria to evaluate each dance entered in competition
  1. Originality, uniqueness of dance movements and steps. 0-15 points
  2. Flow of dance and combination of dance steps. 0-30 points
  3. Compatibility of dance steps with music 0-25 points
  4. Artistic interpretation of the dance music selected. 0-15 points
  5. Step description - accuracy, terminology, comprehensive value. 0-10 points
  6. Correct identification of dance level and category as written on step sheet. 0-5 points
  • The entry fee is $25.00 per dance, per division. Only one dance per
       choreographer (includes dances choreographed by multiple choreographers)
       may be entered in each division
  • Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis depending on available slots.
       Qualified entries must have their final step description along with a copy of their music
       on CD, submitted by November 1st, 2008.
  • Competitors are also responsible for bringing a separate copy of their music on a CD the
       day of the competition. All copies of submitted music from competitors will not be returned.
  • Submitted dances must have been choreographed between November 1, 2007
       and November 1, 2008
  • Questions on administration and/or execution of the competition should be directed to the
       event directors or head judge.
  • There is no specific dress code; please dress in a manner deemed proper and appropriate
       by the general dance public.
Click Here  to print the complete Choreography Contest rules

RESERVATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW - DON'T DELAY!!
We encourage you to make your room reservations early to take advantage of the special discounted event rate of just $99.00 Sunday-Thursday and $119.00 Friday & Saturday nights! Call 1 (800) 634-6753 (Reservations) or call The Riviera direct at (702) 794-9412. Make sure to request the special group rate for the Vegas Dance Explosion to take advantage of these special rates we have reserved just for you! Room block is limited so please call now. You can also click on the banner below and book your room online with the special section that has been created by the Riviera Hotel & Casino just for Doug & Jackie Miranda and the Vegas Dance Explosion.

Please choose your payment & registration option from below:
(Note: new revised and corrected registration in place)

• DDM Productions •
535 Maggie Mack Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: (951) 756-4451 Fax: (865) 774-3333
E-mail: BonanzaB@aol.com

For questions contact Doug or Jackie day or evening!