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Marcia Summers

Event Organiser

Coming from a Family of Dancers, Acrobats, Singers and Musicians, assisted her learning at a young age all of these skills.

Marcia has dedicated most of her life the Industry of Rock’n’Roll by the Development of Dancers & Teachers. She has had many successful Dancers taking top placing all over Australia, Europe and America. Marcia teaches all styles of Rock’n’Roll , Swing , Lindy and Rockabilly and is Qualified to a Fellow level Highly commended .

One of her quotes : (Although it is hard coaching there is nothing more gratifying than seeing the smiling faces of students who enjoy the skills that they have been taught, when placing in a competition or just dancing socially , There isn’t enough money in the word that gives you the feeling you have when watching this.) Long Live Rock’n’Roll.

Having organised Competitions all over Australia for the past 40 yrs and Adjudicated, not only in Australia but overseas, her knowledge and experience is valuable to any organising committee.

She is also the National Director, Competition Organiser and one of the Examiners for the Australian Rock’n’Roll Council (A.R.R.D.C.) who, are a member of the Australian Sports Commission.

 

Her passion and enthusiasm for dance has and always will be a priority.  With emphasis being on comradeship, sportsmen like behaviour and fairness...Above all Integrity, and Professionalism.

Marcia believes that the Unification of Clubs, Studio’s and Fraternities will keep this Great Industry Alive, Hence the reason she is dedicated to the success of the Pacific International Rock 'n' Roll & Swing Dance Championships.

John Watson

Event Organiser

John Watson is a seasoned national and international dancer, teacher and coach for over 30 years with multiple dancing accolades, wins and placings in both Australia and New Zealand. Specialising in Freestyle Rock ‘n’ Roll he has also had countless wins and placings for when coaching, mentoring and choreographing dancers at the highest levels. John also has a passion to unite all dancers of all standards, creed and countries to enjoy the love of music and dance.

For the last 20 Years John has organised dance competitions with a team of enthusiasts with great success. One of his major achievements being the World Freestyle Rock ‘n’ Roll & Swing Dance Championships as well as the Australian Allcomers.

At present, the Australian Allcomers is still held annually however, John has also moved forward to unite fraternities, clubs and associations by organising along with enthusiasts and colleagues the 'Pacific International Rock ‘n’ Roll and Swing Dance Championships'.

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