Officials 2012
Judi Hatton - Chairman
Didio Barerra
Esther Don
David Elkin
Martin Goethche
Colin Hillary
Shirley Johnson
Beverly Kimmins
John Kimmins
Alec Lazo
Wolfgang Opitz
John Swick
Susie Thompson
Keith Todd
Ron Troy
Front Desk
Kim McClellan
Saskia Saint-Sulpice
Master of Ceremonies
Rufus Dustin
Invigilator
Lee Fox
Registrar
Joy Hillary
Scrutineer
David Don
Music
Phil Noland
On Deck
Gigi LaValle
Lisa Berger
Ballroom Captain
Christian Neff
Ballroom Stewards
Allan Frankel
Barbara Strong
Organizers
Peter-Michael Schneider
- Architectural Engineering
World Professional Finalist
Salsa, 2001, 2002
United States National Finalist
Latin American Showdance
2002, 2003, 2004
Quarter Finalist – Innsbruck Masters
World Pro Invitational, Austria, 2001
World Exhibition Finalist -- 2005
Major Amateur Achievements:
1989 D Class Bavarian Champion
1990-1998 Bavarian Championship Finalist
1997 Apple Trophy Invitation
Competition Champion Switzerland
1997-1998
World IDSF Ranking Latin Finalist,
Italy, Germany and more
CO-President of Dance America, Inc.
Sole importer of Ray Roase, Dancefeel,
the ballroom Sneaker for the USA.
Designer of the Dance America Attire.
Vice-President: Pan American
Teachers of Dance
NDCA Championship Adjudicator
Cassandra Valeria
- Classics: emphasis in Classical Languages & Ancient History
World Professional Finalist – Salsa, 2001, 2002
United States National Finalist – Latin American Showdance, 2002, 2003, 2004
Quarter Finalist – Innsbruck Masters – World Pro Invitational, Austria, 2001
World Exhibition Finalist -- 2005
Major Amateur Achievements:
Former United States Amateur Latin Champion
& US representative to the World Championships
Extensive training with highly regarded Classical Ballet Companies throughout the nation.
Has performed in Ballet, Opera, Musicals, Music Video, Commercials and Modeling.
CO-President of Dance America, Inc.
Sole importer of Ray Rose, Dancefeel, the ballroom Sneaker for the USA.
Secretary: Pan American Teachers of Dance
NDCA Championship Adjudicator
Hosted By
Peter & Cassandra Schneider
Sponsored By
The Ritz-Carlton
Miami's Key Biscayne
43rd Grand National Championships
Oct. 31 - Nov. 3, 2013