Congratulations to Julia Paige Grant and Justin Brown! *

Julia and Justin at CIA after Julia
passed all six dances.

Julia, skating with Justin, tested and passed six ice dances recently.

It was quite an amazing feat because she was suppose to test for only three preliminary dances: the Dutch Waltz,
the Canasta Tango, and the Rhythm Blues.

Justin, who has already tested up to the pre-silver level, skated the dances with her. The two became an ice dance team three months ago.

During the Feb. 6, 2013, test session at Clearwater Ice Arena, the judge was impressed with the first three dances. After Julia and Justin finished, the judge asked Julia if she wanted to test the next three dances. 

The teenagers were surprised, but said yes.

They went back out on the ice and skated the pre-bronze level dances beautifully. The three dances at this level are the Swing,
the Cha Cha, and the Fiesta Tango.

Julia garnered some wonderful comments from the judge on all six dances:
 

Julia and Justin at the February test session.

* good unison and knowledge of steps
 

* well-matched couple!
 

* skated on solid edges with good flow

* strong, erect posture

* good knees and deep edges!

* nice, tight cross-behinds

* very nice feel for music and good timing (Swing Dance)

One guy came up to them afterwards and said, "you guys were fun to watch."

Needless to say, we thought so too! Way to go Julia and Justin!!

Julia and Justin practice at Tampa Bay Skating Academy.




* Unfortunately, the partnership with Julia didn't work out. We miss Julia, and we wish her the very best in everything she does.