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Imagine two children who met at the ages of 6 & 7 at a children’s group dance class at Imperial Ballroom Dance Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Justin was more interested in baseball at the time and Julia was dreaming of Paris and everything pink. After working hard through most of 2014 Julia and Justin partnered up for their first dance competition, in January of 2015.  They have played like minions, trained like athletes and have danced like champions in the making. Julia is now 9 years old, with a bright smile, academically strong, and full of love for dance and life. Justin, who recently turned 10, is an avid fisherman, full of humor, laughter, and genuine love for people.  Together, Justin and Julia, have gone from newcomers to strong finalists in several fierce dance competitions, and have placed first in others.  In addition, the two have shared their gift of dance with the community and charity events. 

Justin and Julia have been invited to dance at Blackpool Dance Festival, representing the USA, in April 2017. Just a few months away!!!  Blackpool is the world’s first and most famous annual ballroom dance competition of international significance, held in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England since 1920. This is every ballroom dancer’s dream and a huge honor! They will be the first juvenile couple, in Arizona Dance History, to compete in International Latin at Blackpool.

“I am excited and happy to be invited to this world competition… to be able to dance against so many other amazing couples from around the world,” Justin has commented. While Julia adds, “I was dreaming about Blackpool since I was 8. It is a great honor to represent the US, but it means a lot of work and I am ready to do what it takes!”

How you can help. If you choose to support Julia and Justin in their Journey to Blackpool, your funds will go toward: 

●      Intense training for the next two months leading up to the competition in England.

●      Costuming

●      Participation fees for the competition

●      Travel

●      A place to lay their heads and dream dreams of becoming BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONS!