IHSC 2008 Photos & Update pt. I

The 9th Annual International Hustle and Salsa Competition saw a perfectly balmy Miami Beach weekend. Check out the pics of attendees and winners. More updates in days to follow and check out video below…stay tuned…

Friday was a fierce day of competition! Pro Just Hustle Winner’s Circle; in First place-Stephanie Risser & Joe Kerner, Second place-Wajih & Wendy Dalal, Third Place-Shay & Michelle Dixon



Amateur Intermediate Just Hustle Second Place Winners Elizabeth McGee & Peter Maranan performed strong heats, bringing home medals to rep SF Bay Area righteously…nice!



Amateur Advanced Just Hustle Winners Jesse Castaneda and Erica Smith, they also won the next day, Saturday; see pics tomorrow. Both Jesse and Erica (now bi-coastal) repped the West Coast strong by winning consistently in multiple categories…go you two!



Pro Just Hustle Winners that everyone was thrilled to see win, Stephanie Risser and Joe Kerner. The entire room erupted on random bursts of joy, as they took the big Hustle prize, well done!

After the winner’s were announced; tension, excitement & anxiety eased, it was finally time for everyone to enjoy! The Hustle Ballroom was a gorgeous Rotunda with dance floors flanking a beautiful marble circle mini dancefloor. Take a look at Lisa Nunziella and Louis Orlando, eternal benchmarks of classic dancing…




More video, photos and updates in the days upcoming, stay tuned…