50th Goldstadtpokal in Pforzheim

50th Goldstadtpokal in Pforzheim, GER

It is a very long time history about this Goldstadtpokal. There are not many competitions which can be recorded over 50 years.

This year 92 couples entered the IDSF International Open Latin Competition, among them many top ranked couples. Alexey Silde and Anna Firstova, reigning Latin World Champions, danced fabulous and won this competition.

They were awarded a very special trophy, which was designed by Reinhold Krause, a desinger for jewelry. This trophy is unique and was awarded for the 33rd time.

Foto : www.pforzheim.de

After the price presentation they announced,that this was their last comp in the amateur field. Alexey and Anna turn Professional and will compete in the IDSF Professional Division in the future.

Result :

1. Alexey Silde/Anna Firstova, RUS
2. Andrey Zaytsev/Anna Kuzminskaya, RUS
3. Martino Zanibellato/Michelle Abildtrup, DEN
4. Ferdinando Iannacone/Yulia Musikhina, GER
5. Valentin Voronov/Alina Imrekova, RUS
6. Vladimir Karpov/Mariya Tzaptashvilli, RUS

Ferruggia-Koehler

Winner of the invitation Competition were Benedettoo Ferruggia and Claudia Koehler taking all first places.

Foto : Chieko Abe

Report : Heidi Goetz

Published on 30 January 2011