Lithuanians in the news
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24th November, 2003
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"Žuvėdra" Dancesport Ensemble Wins Gold in Latin American World Dance Championship |
![]() "Žuvėdra"
The Lithuanians demonstrated their virtuosity by performing the tempestuous "Brazil" program, which enthralled the viewers. They were awarded first place by six out of the seven judges. Winning the world championship comes only three weeks after "Žuvėdra" also won first place in the European Latin American championship held in the Czech Republic. "Žuvėdra" has been ably coached by the outstanding wife and husband team, professors Skaistė and Romaldas Idzelevičius, from the Performing Arts Faculty of Klaipėda University. Under their tutelage "Žuvėdra" has become a brilliant dance group, famous in Lithuania and beyond, and has now won the world championship three times. Sources: "Lietuvos Rytas", "Lietuvos Žinios" 24/11/03 |