Wow, what a fantastic finale at the Blackpool Dance Festival with the amazing Professional Ballroom competition. Filled with such an exciting atmosphere, with crowds upon crowds watching the superbly talented professional dancers dance with such elegance and grace, giving it their all at this prestigious event.
CHRISANNE CLOVER were so proud to see so many amazing SPONSORED LD and SPONSORED dancers representing our brand so magnificently on the dancefloor. Our SPONSORED LD dancers looked truly outstanding and really stood out so elegantly on the dancefloor. Here are the results of how our SPONSORED LD and SPONSORED dancers did, and what CHRISANNE CLOVER Couture they wore so beautifully on the floor…
4TH MONICA & VALERIO
‘... What to say?!? It was an incredible Blackpool, full of emotions, great fun and incredible memories! THANK YOU...to all of you for the amazing support you show us and for all beautiful messages you are sending!!! The Blackpool Dance Festival is always magical and I will treasure every second... Blackpool2018 ... a big thank youto our magnificent sponsors in helping me createalook that every time is unbelievable❤✨ Chrisanne Clover , IDS International and Lella Milano thanks for your support and trust!’ Monica Nigro
For the final Monica wore a magnificent Cappuccino and White shaded Ballroom dress. Featuring stretch net over lycra with godets layered in shaded satin chiffon over white satin chiffon, with white organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Crystal, with Crystal AB sew on’s.
‘Monica’s collection of dresses designed for Blackpool were a full, non contrasting version of her more recent style and collections of the half and half dresses, that served to be so popular on social media. A collection of very rich and intricate crystallization that shows off the true talents of our design and decoration team at CHRISANNE CLOVER, flattering Monica’s unique style perfectly. This dress was a great favourite to many of the spectators at Blackpool and was so very striking under the lights on the dance floor.’ Asim, Head of Couture
In earlier rounds Monica wore a variation of the cappuccino shaded in this elegant black dress. Featuring black stretch net over nude, with godets layered in georgette over black satin chiffon, with black organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROSKI® in Jet with Crystal AB sew on’s.
5TH NATASCHA & DOMEN
‘Thank you Chrisanne Clover Team ??? for creating these beautiful dresses for me!’ Natascha Karebey
Natascha wore this magnificent white Ballroom dress for the final. Featuring white stretch net over lycra with ruched stretch net crossed beautifully at the waistline. Adorned beautifully with silver beaded fringe over the bodice and arms creating a rich texture with luscious movement. Skirts layered with Natascha’s signature pleated skirts in satin chiffon over organza underskirts. Embellished in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Crystal and Crystal AB.
‘Based on current fashion trends this beautiful white dress is very rich and busy in texture and design. It features an enormous quantity of crystals teamed with layers of bead droppers and fringe, as well as the luscious pleated satin chiffon that is the renowned key look of Natascha’s style. Asim, Head of Couture
For earlier rounds Natascha wore this striking Fluo Red pleated Ballroom dress. Featuring stretch net over lycra with nude side panels and sleeves. Godets layered with pleated satin chiffon over organza, with gorgeous pleated satin chiffon floats. Embellished magnificently in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in a very unique style. Adorned with Light Siam and Crystal for the front, with a fantastic shading in a kaleidoscope of colours in Crystal AB, Crystal, Citrine Shimmer, Citrine, Fire Opal, Hyacinth and Light Siam for the back.
Semi Finals
13th NATALIYA & STAS
'“To Live is to Dance, to Dance is to Live”
Thank you Blackpool 2018!
Absolutely magic feeling to be in Professional Semifinal again! Last Friday we finished 10th overall and took 7th place and missed just one mark to final in Quickstep ! Great experience!
We would like to say thank you to all for incredible support that we felt on Friday! It was important for us??' Stas portenenko
Nataliya wore this beautiful White and Gold Ballroom dress, featuring white stretch net over lycra with stunning metallic gold lycra around the top line. Gorgeous handmade 3 dimensional metallic lycra petals adorn the top line cascading down the front and back of the dress. Godets layered with georgette hemmed with pleated crinoline, over satin chiffon with white organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Light Colorado Topaz, Light Silk and Crystal.
Quarter Finals
PAULINA & MAREK
Paulina wore this beautiful monochrome Ballroom dress featuring the exquisite Darling embroidered tulle layered over satin chiffon and organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Crystal AB, Crystal and Jet. Adorned with delicate flowers and complete with a crystalized necklace finishing the look perfectly.
EVGENIYA & CRAIG
‘Thank you Blackpool Dance Festival 2018 ✨
What an incredible time we had!
Honestly I don’t remember when I felt sooo much joy dancing ❤ (apart from many hits and kicks in Tango lol?)
Feel SO INSPIRED once again!!!
The DRIVE inside us is powerful!
We know who we are and we know what we want and we are determined to show it!
We are very grateful for all your positive feedback and words of support and encouragement! It means a lot!
Special thank you to our fabulous sponsors who make us feel and look a million pounds ?
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We love you and treasure everything you do for us ❤’ Evgeniya Shaw
Evgeniya wore this striking Black and White Ballroom dress featuring black stretch net over white lycra adorned beautifully with 3 dimensional flowers. Skirts layered with black georgette over white satin chiffon with white organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Crystal AB and Jet.
OLGA & MARK
‘I can't believe the British Open has already finished! There were so many unforgettable moments and as always an amazing Blackpool atmosphere!.
Performing our show in "Superstars in Cabaret 2018" for Competitors Commission was ✨magical✨ Being the only couple on that floor and to experience support of the entire room full of dance legends - was truly breath taking ?
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the invitation ?
And of course last nights British Open Professional Ballroom was an outstanding competition! Thank you to all of the competitors for their commitment and to the audience for the incredible support last night!
We finished 18th in the Waltz and 22nd over all - and as a result we are delighted to be placed AT THE TOP of the British couples yesterday! Our dream is only one last ??step away ?, we are so ready for more - rolling the sleeves up now!!!!!
Thank you to our sponsors, we wouldn't be here without your support ❤’ Olga Elsbury
Olga wore this magnificent metallic shaded Ballroom dress featuring silver metallic dot lycra adorned with silver bead droppers. Godets layered beautifully with shaded hematite to white satin chiffon hemmed with luxurious white feather boa, with white organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Crystal, with a gorgeous crystallized necklace completing the look.
ANGELA & DANNY
Angela wore this magnificent Pink Fizz Ballroom dress adorned beautifully with heartleaf lace motifs. Featuring stretch net over lycra with godets layered in georgette over satin chiffon, with organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® in Fuchsia.
‘This dress was designed exquisitely simple in design and look with beautiful clean shapes and lines influenced with an Asian classic feel.’Asim, head of Couture
A huge congratulations to our SPONSORED dancers looking amazing in our CHRISANNE CLOVER fabrics and Couture…
Ekaterina and Diego reaching the Semi finals, dressed beautifully in CHRISANNE CLOVER Fabrics in Blue Paradise
Nataliia and Jack dancing beautifully into the quarter finals, with Nataliia looking gorgeous in her dress made with CHRISANNE CLOVER Fabrics in colours White and Sugar Pink
Our newest SPONSORS Arianna and Gianni from Italy reaching the quarter finals with Arianna looking gorgeous in her dress designed and made by CHRISANNE CLOVER in the colour Emerald
Stefanie and Ben dancing beautifully in the Pro Ballroom with Stefanie looking gorgeous in her White CHRISANNE CLOVER Ballroom dress embellished beautifully in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI®
Our new Japanese SPONSORS Emi and Shin, dancing beautifully in her Salmon and Silver CHRISANNE CLOVER Ballroom dress embellished in CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI®
Jade and Alex dancing beautifully with Jade looking gorgeous in her Ballroom dress made with CHRISANNE CLOVER fabrics in the colour Cobalt.