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1962
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born in
Duesseldorf, Germany |
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1978
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gymnast since age 6
attended the Tanzschule Dresen in Duesseldorf for 2 years, first competition
as an amateur competitor in 10 dances |
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1981
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graduation
from college as a gymnastics teacher and photography apprenticeship
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1983
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best female
photographer journeyman of the year |
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1981-1988
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represented
Germany as an amateur World Formation Champion 1982
German Vice Champion
German 10 dance finalist
European Latin Championship finalist 1984-1986
7th in the World Latin Championship
National Team member
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1989-1990
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turned
professional
dance teacher exams in Germany
management of a dance studio Cologne, Germany
German Open professional finalist |
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1991-2000
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moved to and
represented Canada with a new partner
British Open Rising Star runner up
World Professional Latin Show Dance runner up, Bonn Germany
10th in the World Professional Latin Championship, Tokyo, Japan
World Professional Exhibition runner up, Blackpool, England
"Duel
of the Giants" contender, Royal Albert Hall, London, England
retirement from active dancing after travelling the world dancing
examination, ISTD "Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing",
Canada
started writing for dance publications and conducted interviews
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2000-2002
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started
a family
World Championship Judge for the WDC & IDSF
teaching and coaching |
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2002-Today
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started
writing my book, "BALLROOM ICONS"
taking Arthur Murray exams
currently working as a choreographer
adjudicate at 5 World Championships as well as numerous competitions
currently teaching and coaching |
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To
contact Brigitt Mayer,
E-mail: Brigitt@ballroom-icons.com |
