DOG DANCING
The Danish Border Collie Club's
Competition, 7th of October 2006

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Heelwork To Music class 1
Judges: Kath Hardman (head judge), Karen Sykes and Knud Djernes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1

Emmy Simonsen / INTCH DKCH KLUBCH HYRDPR
LP1 Whenway Decorated Hero CGC

Emmy Simonsen and Border Collie Whenway Decorated Hero won the class with 24,4 points out of 30, They did a nice routine to the music "Il pezzo di legno" from the soundtrack from Roberto Benigni movie "Pinocchio". They demonstrated some very good heelwork positions - Emmy walked backwards with Robbie in heel.

24,4

(5 Q-points)

2
Johanna Allanach / LP1 LP2 Stensedals Twist'n Shout TDI CGC NA
Johanna Allanach and Border Collie Stensedals Twist'n Shout did a stylish routine to "Ice Dance" from Edward Scissorhands. Johanna and Spooky showed beautiful heelwork and a well choreographed routine. Spooky enjoyed it and couldn't hold an excited bounce back in the middle of the routine. They gained 23,9 points.

23,9

(4 Q-points)

3
Annette Dalgaard / DKLPCH Asasara Agent Thunderchief
Annette Dalgaard and Border Collie Asasara Agent Thunderchief was 3rd in the class with 23,7 points. They danced to Seals "Crazy". Annette's choreography was very good with lots of little details, like when Zico had his front legs on Annette's arm and she touched his face just as Seals song "touch your face again".

23,7

(3 Q-points)

4
Marianne Blom Larsen / LP1 LP2 LP3 DKLPCH DKCH Pikkupaimenen Peach Delight
Marianne Blom Larsen and Border Collie Pikkupaimenen Peach Delight used the "James Bond Theme" by Monty Normann Orchestra. Marianne was dressed as an agent and the theme was easy to recognize. The routine had a dramatic finish, where Marianne pulled a gun out and shot Meghann, who dropped dead - luclily she raised again a few seconds later. Marianne and Meghann got 22,1 point.

22,1

(2 Q-points)

5
Anni Pedersen / LP1 LP2 Bordershock Something Hot CGC
Anni Pedersen and Border Collie Bordershock Something Hot gained the last Q-point to be given in HTM class 1. They used the music "Magic Trumpet" by H Albert and The Tijuana Brass. Anni and Balou did a very nice routine with a good finish, where Balou dod a fast roll and ended up in a sit. They gained 21,7 points.

21,7

(1 Q-point)

6
Rikke Lund Adamsen / LP1 LP2 Antvorskovs Bella
21,6
7
Johanna Allanach /
DKAGCH DKSPCH Toven The Full Monty
20,7
8
Diana Thilgreen / Zattsco Casper
20,7
9
Søs Lyngby / Lecibsin Hellurei
19,9
10
Henriette Ortmann / LP1 Fums Agent Amigo
19,8
11
Sessa Gisselfeldt / DKLPCH Blueberry's Harvest Moon
19,5
12
Diana Thilgreen / Solankers Lucky Emma
18,5

 

Heelwork To Music class 2
Judges: Kath Hardman (head judge), Karen Sykes and Knud Djernes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1
Emmy Simonsen / LP1 LP2 LP3 DKLPCH HYRDPR Bridacre Wisp CGC
Emmy Simonsen and Border Collie Bridacre Wisp was the only team in this class. Emmy and Whisper were the first team - and so far the only Danish team - to win out of class 1.
Despite of the lack of competition, nobody thought that they were unworthy winners. They gained no less than 27,2 points and looked absolutely elegant when they did their routine to the untraditional choice of music - especially for a fast dog like Whisper - Bach's "Ave Maria".

27,2

(5 Q-points)

 

Heelwork To Music class 3
Judges: Emmy Simonsen (head judge), Johanna Allanach and Knud Djernes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

HTM is still a very new sport in Denmark and no Danish teams has had time to qualify for class 3. Luckily our 2 English judges, who has done so much to help us get this sport started in Denmark, was ready to compete. Their routines could give any HTM handler - or handler to be - motivation to do an extra effort in their training.

Handler/hund
Point (max 30)
1
Karen Sykes / Iatka Spring Spangle
Karen Sykes and Working Sheepdog Latka Spring Spangle won the class with 28,5 points out of 30. The music was Johnson Brother's: "Hernando's Hideaway". The bass was a bit too strong, but that didn't overshadow the fact, that Karen and Fly's routine was amazing. They had a high degree of difficulty and show HTM in all positions.

28,1

(HTM CC)

2
Kath Hardman / Stillmoor Lady In Red
Kath Hardman and Border Collie Stillmore Lady in Red used the music "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" by Halliwell. Kath and Amber did a very nice routine, where Kath demonstrated that Amber can do all moves on both sides of the handler. They had included all heelwork positions in their routine. They gained 26, 4 point.
26,4
     
3
Kath Hardman / September Spice
Kath Hardman and crossbreed September Spice was 3rd in the class with 25,5 point. Kath and Spice used Nat King Cole's "Orange Colored Sky". The music changes between very quiet and very powerful, which Kath used by doing neat heelwork during the quiet parts and lots of great jumps when it fitted the music.
25,5


Freestyle class 1
Judges: Karen Sykes (head judge), Kath Hardman and Knud Djernes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1
Emmy Simonsen / The Charmed Ones' Biscuit In Blue
Emmy Simonsen and Shetland Sheepdog The Charmed One’s Biscuit in Blue won the class with 26,6 points. Emmy and Biscuit did a very nice routine to Dean Martin’s “Sway”. Emmy wore a silver suit that matched Biscuit’s silver merle colour. The routine was very elegant and interpreted the music well. The highlight was when Biscuit jumped up on Emmy’s shoulder and stayed there while Emmy danced around pretending to play the violin.

26,6

(5 Q-points)

2
Christina Ingerslev / LP1 LP2 LP3 DKLPCH DKELCH Chilie
Christina Ingerslev and Border Collie Chilie was 2nd with 23,8 points.
Christina and Chilie did a routine to Queen’s ”Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy”. Especially Chilie’s crawling technique impressed. A well performed routine that suited the music.

23,8

(4 Q-points)

3
Rikke Lund Adamsen / LP1 LP2 Antvorskovs Bella
Rikke Lund Adamsen and Labrador Antvorskovs Bella used ”One Jump Ahead” from Disney’s Aladdin. Rikke and Chili’s routine was well performed and very energetic. Chili looks very happy when she does her jumping twists and fast backwards walks. Rikke and Chili gained 23,7 points.

23,7

(3 Q-points)

4
Emmy Simonsen / INTCH DKCH KLUBCH HYRDPR LP1 Whenway Decorated Hero CGC
Emmy Simonsen and Border Collie Whenway Decorated Hero gained 23,4 points for their ”Fame routine” to ”I Sing The Body Electric”. The routine is nice and energetic with an opening that sets the pace. Robbie looks very happy when he performs. He loves his circles around Emmy’s legs.

23,4

(2 Q-points)

5
Sessa Gisselfeldt / DKCH SCH LP1 LP2 LP3 Casa Hoyas Ain't It Funny
Sessa Gisselfeldt and CDA Portugues Casa Hoyas Ain’t It Funny got the last Q-point to be given in this class. They did their routine to ”Puppet On A String” by Sandy Shaw. The music suits Keean. He likes his fast spins… - which sometimes turns in to a chase after his tail…

22,8

(1 Q-point)

6
Søren Sørensen / Aichabydina
22,8
7
Gitte Skytte / Discos Snow Dancer
22,6
8
Marianne Blom Larsen / LP1 LP2 LP3 DKLPCH DKCH
Pikkupaimenen Peach Delight CGC
22,2
9
Henriette Ortmann / LP1 Fums Agent Amigo
21,5
10
Annette Dalgaard /
DKLPCH Asasara Agent Thunderchief
21,3
11
Johanna Allanach /
DKAGCH DKSPCH Toven The Full Monty
21,2
12
Marianne Blesky / DKCH Lykkedragens Cloe
20,8
13
Anja Christiansen / LP1 Sancairn's Nadja
20,5
14
Kirsten Dahl / O'Jari Akacia
20,3
15
Anni Pedersen / LP1 LP2 BRGPR DKLPCH
Nightshelter Count On Me CGC
19,9
16
Diana Thilgreen / Solankers Lucky Emma
19,7
17
Sofie Eggert Bertelsen / Sancairn's Ivanhoe
19,7
18
Reiku Sarvå / Cindyhill Sweet Pumpkin
19,0
19
Diana Thilgreen / Zattsco Casper
18,6
20
Iben M. K. Pedersen / Born To Work Bellis
18,6
21
Helle Warming Andersen / Hot-News Marilyn
17,6
22
Mugge Pinner / Min Finaste Tryggve
15,5
23
Annette Dalgaard /
LP1 LP2 Ophian Giggly Gucci Go-Getter
15,1
24
Kirsten Ebert / Magic Blue
15,0
25
Sofie Eggert Bertelsen / Stensedals Zeiko
12,5
26
Alice Andersen / Gorms Örkenstorm
9,0


Freestyle class 2
Judges: Karen Sykes (head judge), Kath Hardman and Knud Djernes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1
Emmy Simonsen / LP1 LP2 LP3 DKLPCH HYRDPR Bridacre Wisp CGC
Emmy Simonsen and Border Collie Bridacre Wisp was once again alone in Class 2. No other teams has won out of class 1 yet. They gained 26,9 point out of 30 points and with a score like that, nobody can doubt that they were worthy winners. Emmy and Whisper danced to the music: ”Concerning Hobbits” from Lord Of The Rings

26,9

(5 Q-points)

 

Freestyle class 3
Judges: Emmy Simonsen (head judge), Johanna Allanach and Knud Djernes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1
Kath Hardman / September Spice
Kath Hardman and crossbreed September Spice won the class with 28,9 points. Kath and Spice did an amazing routine to ”Those Magnificient Men” by Ron Goodwin Orchestra. The theme was pilots – and they did an excellent performance with some very good jumps and moves. The audience especially liked when Kath and Spice ran in big circles towards each other and Spice jumped over Kath back every time they met.

28,9

(FS CC)

2
Karen Sykes /After Lady Karen's Prosac
Karen Sykes and Working Sheepdog After Lady Karen’s Prosac was 2nd with a score of 28,7 points. The routine was just as well performed as Kath’s. Karen and Kes danced to a mix of two Queen songs ”Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Bicycle Race” They did some spectacular moves using their skipping rope as a prop. It is the first time I have ever seen a dog skip!
28,7

 

Crufts Qualification Class (judged by English rules)
Judges: Kath Hardman (head judge) and Karen Sykes.
Reports by Heidi Frederiksen

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1
Emmy Simonsen / Whisper
Emmy Simonsen and Border Collie Bridacre Wisp won the class with 25,5 points. They have now qualified to represent Denmark at the International HTM Competition in England at Crufts 2007. Emmy and Whisper did their Lord of the Rings: "Concerning Hobbits" routine. It has a high degree of difficulty and it is perfectly timed to the music. It is clear when you watch that routine that Emmy is the most experienced Danish HTM handler and she is a worthy representative for Denmark at Crufts.
25,5
2
Emmy Simonsen / Biscuit
24,7
3
Marianne Blom Larsen / Meghann
22,4
4
Annette Dalgaard / Zico
21,1

 

6+ (groups)
Judges: Kath Hardman (head judge), Karen Sykes and Knud Djernes.

Handler/dog
Points (max 30)
1
Annette Dalgaard / Zico og Devin
24,4
2
J Allanach / Whizz + M B Larsen / Meghann
23,2
3
Rune og Naja Dalgaard / Gucci
18,2
4
I Pedersen / Andy + C Enevoldsen / Merlin
15,0