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Part 2: Professional Rising Star Standard: Blackpool Dance Championships 2011

Posted on 12/06/2011 by korastoynova

Finally, Part 2 of my description of our time in Blackpool. It’s been difficult for me to write, as we’ve been extremely busy while on our trip. Busy doing nothing, if you know what I mean. Normally I catch up … Continue reading →

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INCREDIBLE PVC CLOTHING!!!

Posted on 02/03/2011 by korastoynova

Okay, okay, I admit, I have a flare for the dark and… well… corseted. I can’t help it. And in my occassional obsessions, I like to go on etsy and check out what I can find. I came across a … Continue reading →

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Stonehenge and Salisbury

Posted on 22/01/2011 by korastoynova

This is the sixth year we’ve come to the UK Championships here in Bournemouth, and despite Stonehenge being only 30 miles away – a quick day-trip, really – we’d never visited it! Mostly because we never have time to. But … Continue reading →

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24 Reasons to Date a Dancer

Posted on 15/01/2011 by korastoynova

One of my friends on FB posted this and I seriously thought it deserved a place on my blog. You’ve gotta love it! 24. We’re always open to learning new moves 23. We perform to please the crowd 22. We … Continue reading →

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Made it to Leipzig at Last!

Posted on 20/12/2010 by korastoynova

Three words: what a mess!! Actually everything worked out for us. Security was no problem at Heathrow, despite the check-in and bag drop area being packed. We were near the back of the line, but someone started calling out, “If … Continue reading →

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Back to London

Posted on 14/12/2010 by korastoynova

Finally, we are on the train and making our ways back to London! So I’m sure many of you are wondering how the competition went. In a word: egh. Not terrible, not great, nor any other adjective deserving a spot … Continue reading →

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Shopping Update in Disneyland, Paris

Posted on 12/12/2010 by korastoynova

OK, I have officially given up all hope of finding something affordable, without even looking. I don’t need to look. I already know, Disneyland Paris is not a place conducive to one on a dancer’s budget. Simeon woke up this … Continue reading →

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Lessons Well Learnt…

Posted on 24/10/2010 by korastoynova

With four comps in one week being the norm for our travels in England, and with the number of comps we do each year, it’s no wonder people tell me they’re surprised to hear we learn something new each time. … Continue reading →

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A Change of Focus

Posted on 15/10/2010 by korastoynova

For those of you who know me – and know my life – I am a busy busy bee, with very little time for leisure. And unfortunately, because my writing does not (as yet) make a good deal of money, … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Sold the World

Posted on 30/03/2010 by korastoynova

This weekend we drove down to San Francisco. It wasn’t by choice. We were supposed to split the trip with another couple, and they backed out at the last minute. And as we were required to go to San Francisco … Continue reading →

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