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Judges
| Chuck Sugent President of USA Dance Eastern Shore Chapter |
| Carol Wright Fashion Consultant |
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| Amanda Showell Professional Dance Instructor |
About the Judges
Chuck Sugent
President of USA Dance Eastern Shore Chapter
Chuck Sugent is president of USA Dance - Eastern Shore (www.usadanceeasternshore.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the
promotion of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing here on Delmarva. Off the dance floor, Chuck is a Business Systems Analyst for MaTech in
Salisbury, is an avid rower, and is said to crew on any sailboat with a reasonable chance of making it back to the dock in one piece.
He and his wife Patricia are admittedly "come heres" to the area. They still find it ironic to have moved from a city of three million people to be
introduced to ballroom dancing in Salisbury. Six years later, you can't get them out of Salisbury, or out of the ballroom.
Chuck enjoys all dance forms, particularly the Latin dances where he and Patricia can express their irrepressible attitude in artistic movement.
"And where else in life," Chuck says, "can you find an outlet where your wife actually has to follow your lead?"
President of USA Dance Eastern Shore Chapter
Chuck Sugent is president of USA Dance - Eastern Shore (www.usadanceeasternshore.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the
promotion of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing here on Delmarva. Off the dance floor, Chuck is a Business Systems Analyst for MaTech in
Salisbury, is an avid rower, and is said to crew on any sailboat with a reasonable chance of making it back to the dock in one piece.
He and his wife Patricia are admittedly "come heres" to the area. They still find it ironic to have moved from a city of three million people to be
introduced to ballroom dancing in Salisbury. Six years later, you can't get them out of Salisbury, or out of the ballroom.
Chuck enjoys all dance forms, particularly the Latin dances where he and Patricia can express their irrepressible attitude in artistic movement.
"And where else in life," Chuck says, "can you find an outlet where your wife actually has to follow your lead?"
Carol Wright
Owner, Head Over Heels & Fashion Consultant
Owner, Head Over Heels & Fashion Consultant
Amanda Showell
Professional Dance Instructor
Amanda started dancing ballet and tap at 6 years old. Intrigued by her parents social ballroom dance lessons she started taking ballroom
dancing at the age of 9. From that time Amanda knew ballroom dancing would be her life path. Amanda entered in her first competition at the
age of 10. From there Amanda would go on to become US Amateur Junior Pro - am Champion in both International Latin & Standard , Ohio
Star Ball ( aired on PBS ) Ladies Pro - Am Adult Standard Champion and US National Grand Finalist in International Standard, Latin and
American Smooth. Before turning professional Amanda went undefeated in the International Standard for over a year.
In 1996 Amanda decided to turn professional and began teaching. Amanda competed in the Professional International Standard division from
1996 - 2001. Some of her titles included:
2000 & 2001 US PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR STANDARD GRAND FINALIST
2001SOUTHEASTERN US RISING STAR PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION
2000 DANCESPORT MONTREAL RISING STAR STANDARD CHAMPION
Amanda is proud to have instructed at some of the largest dance schools on the East Coast. She is also the former coach of the University of
Delaware & Princeton University Dance Teams.
In 2001 Amanda decided to retire from professional competition. At that time she also returned back to her native Eastern Shore of Maryland
and began instructing in Easton. In the past 7 years she has built "Dancing on the shore" which has now expanded to be in 5 locations. She is
available for private & group instruction in International Standard, Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm at all levels beginners to advance.
Amanda is also Vice president of the Easton's USA dance chapter. Amanda resides in Greensboro, MD with her husband Earnest.
Professional Dance Instructor
Amanda started dancing ballet and tap at 6 years old. Intrigued by her parents social ballroom dance lessons she started taking ballroom
dancing at the age of 9. From that time Amanda knew ballroom dancing would be her life path. Amanda entered in her first competition at the
age of 10. From there Amanda would go on to become US Amateur Junior Pro - am Champion in both International Latin & Standard , Ohio
Star Ball ( aired on PBS ) Ladies Pro - Am Adult Standard Champion and US National Grand Finalist in International Standard, Latin and
American Smooth. Before turning professional Amanda went undefeated in the International Standard for over a year.
In 1996 Amanda decided to turn professional and began teaching. Amanda competed in the Professional International Standard division from
1996 - 2001. Some of her titles included:
2000 & 2001 US PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR STANDARD GRAND FINALIST
2001SOUTHEASTERN US RISING STAR PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION
2000 DANCESPORT MONTREAL RISING STAR STANDARD CHAMPION
Amanda is proud to have instructed at some of the largest dance schools on the East Coast. She is also the former coach of the University of
Delaware & Princeton University Dance Teams.
In 2001 Amanda decided to retire from professional competition. At that time she also returned back to her native Eastern Shore of Maryland
and began instructing in Easton. In the past 7 years she has built "Dancing on the shore" which has now expanded to be in 5 locations. She is
available for private & group instruction in International Standard, Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm at all levels beginners to advance.
Amanda is also Vice president of the Easton's USA dance chapter. Amanda resides in Greensboro, MD with her husband Earnest.
