Ponte Vedra dancers, instructor win accolades at First Coast Classic

Janet Collins, Teri Seacrest and Susan Johnson were among the contestants from Dance Alday in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Photo courtesy of Janet Collins

Ponte Vedra resident Susan Johnson and dance instructor Allan Alday pose with their trophy at the First Coast Classic Dancesport Championship last month.

Photo courtesy of Janet Collins

Posted Thursday, April 5, 2018 12:00 am

Five Ponte Vedra women were among the contestants of the 28^th First Coast Classic Dancesport Championship March 8-10 at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, each of them earning first place in multiple dance events.

Contestants Jeanne Cason, Janet Collins, Susan Johnson, Tracy Rooney and Teri Seacrest competed with their instructor, Allan Alday of Dance Alday in Ponte Vedra Beach. The ladies competed in the Pro-Am division in American Smooth (waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz), American Rhythm (cha-cha, rumba, swing, bolero, mambo), International Latin (cha-cha, samba, rumba, Paso Doble, jive) and Club Style (hustle, salsa, West Coast swing, bachata, merengue), ultimately earning the Second Top Studio award for Dance Alday and the Third Top Teacher award for Alday himself.