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THANK YOU!!!!

What a magical MCI 2023! Thank you to all that came to support this year’s event, the talented officials, judges, staff and the amazing team that helped put together this year’s theme. Jungle Games was such a fun idea to create with and we hope you enjoyed every part of it (including the live snakes)!
We would like to give a special Thank you to our amazing Chairman, that keeps everything running smoothly, Tommy Ditommaso, the very talented office Manager, Pam Ditommaso and her help with Registration, Suzy Nyemchek, that greeted everyone with beautiful smiles (even bright and early), Jamey McCaskill, with his infectious energy, Tim Polachek for his  talented mic skills and bongo quartet, Keith Todd, for his fabulous music, Bonnie, our Registrar, Gigi, our on deck master, that makes sure everyone is where they need to be, Jonathan, for his undeniable creative skills, Lynda Ralston for all her help and support, and again all the staff, judges and officials. It is such a pleasure to work with such positive, happy and talented people. We are beyond grateful. #thankyou #mci23 #musiccitydances #cantwaittillnextyear

We are truly humbled by the support and response and look forward to seeing you in 2024!

Warmest regards from all of us at MCI

This ballroom dancing competition experience is infused with enthusiasm, charm and top notch service & we can’t wait to host you in 2023 and are proud to present….

Jungle Games!

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Visit Our Charity

MUSIC CITY INVITATIONAL CHARITY NIGHT

Every year MCI donates the proceeds of our Silent Auction to important charities that impact our world. To date MCI and our participants, have donated to Clean Water, PETCO, The Lion’s Foundation, Hope 20, Tennessee Alliance for Kids and more. Help us to make a difference!

2023 Silent Auction Charity will be the World Wildlife Foundation

Their vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. To deliver this mission, they work to conserve and restore biodiversity, the web that supports all life on Earth; to reduce humanity’s environmental footprint; and to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources to support current and future generations.

They celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people, partners, and communities with whom they work. Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, they are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values:

  • Courage: We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • Integrity: We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure we learn and evolve.
  • Respect: We honor the voices and knowledge of the people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • Collaboration: We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in donating an item for auction.

Charity Performance

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Stay Tuned For MCI 2023 SHOW!!!

Join us as we support and enjoy the Love of Ballroom!
#musiccitydances #mci #musiccityinvitational #mciballroom

Officials

Meet the MCI Officials & Honorable Judges!

MCI Team

NANCY MCCASKILL

Organizer

Owner of Music City Invitational since 2016, Nancy and the team work to bring an exciting new experience full of hospitality

    JAMEY MCCASKILL

    Co-Organizer, Emcee

    Accomplished Choreographer, Emcee and Studio Owner

      TOMMY DITOMMASO

      Chairman of Judges

      Founded the famed Florida Classic Series as well as teach, coach and judge across the U.S.

      PAM DiTOMASSO

      Office Manager

      Co-organizer of the Florida Classic Series

      LYNDA RALSTON

      Comp Manager- Backup Registrar & Scrutineer

      Registrar and assists with Scrutineering for NDC Regional Events.

      Officials

      Suzy Nymchek

      Office

      David and I owned a studio for 35 years in St Louis Mo. we organized 2 NDCA events. David judges and coaches and I help orga

        Keith Todd

        Music Director

        Began dancing in England at Age 8. Danced competitively as juvenile and Junior and was the UK Ballroom and Latin Junior Cham

          Esther Ching

          Awards Captain

          Esther devotes her life to the Ballroom Dance World! She absolutely loves her dance people and all the bling that surrounds u

            Marie Robert

            Scrutineer

            Respected Ballroom Professional

              Bonnie Mackenzie

              Registrar

              Respected Ballroom Professional

                TOMMY DITOMMASO

                Chairman of Judges

                Founded the famed Florida Classic Series as well as teach, coach and judge across the U.S.

                Chrischianna Vigil

                Backup Music Director

                Respected Ballroom Professional

                  PAM DiTOMASSO

                  Office Manager

                  Co-organizer of the Florida Classic Series

                  LYNDA RALSTON

                  Comp Manager- Backup Registrar & Scrutineer

                  Registrar and assists with Scrutineering for NDC Regional Events.

                  Gigi La Valle

                  On Deck Captain

                  Ballroom Dance Instructor and Deck Captain at ballroom dance competitions

                  Honorable Judges

                  Tim Polaschek

                  Judge

                  Tim Polaschek has taught Ballroom Dance in Nashville for 20 years. During that time he has won numerous Top Teacher awards an

                    Kimberley Mitchell

                    Judge

                    Kimberley Mitchell comes from a Ballroom family with both parents still teaching dance in London, England. At the age of 5, s

                      Virginia Lenoir

                      Judge

                      erry & Virginia LeNoir started dancing together in 1991. In 1995 they were invited to their first Blackpool Dance Festival Ex

                        Jerry Lenoir

                        Judge

                        erry & Virginia LeNoir started dancing together in 1991. In 1995 they were invited to their first Blackpool Dance Festival Ex

                          Larry Dean

                          Judge

                          o Inducted into the World Masters Hall of Fame. National & International Championships Adjudicator. Past professional & pro

                            Terry Sweeney

                            Judge

                            Former US National & International Latin and Ballroom Champions, National Judges, World Class Adjudicator, Art & Style Dance

                              Rozana Sweeney

                              Judge

                              Former US National & International Latin and Ballroom Champions, National Judges, World Class Adjudicator, Art & Style Dance

                                David Nyemchek

                                Judge

                                David has owned a studio for 35 years in St Louis Mo. with his wife Suzy. The organize 2 NDCA events. David judges 20 NDCA e

                                  Melanie Sandvig

                                  Judge

                                  Melanie is a Northcoast International Latin Champion, Southern States International Latin Champion, Can Am International Lati

                                    Katusha Demidova

                                    Judge

                                    6-Time Professional World Ballroom Dance Champion and the International Professional, and British Open Ballroom Champion

                                    TAMSYN DEVILLIERS

                                    Judge

                                    South African Latin champion. 3x triple crown American Smooth champion. Choreographer, coach, adjudicator

                                    LYNN KAWAMOTO

                                    Judge

                                    Undefeated Fred Astaire Southeastern Regional Rhythm Champion and 7-time Freddy Award Recipient

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                                    TESTIMONIALS

                                    What they’re saying about the Music City Invitational

                                    Thank you so much for having Jerry and I at the 2018 Music City Invitational. What a spectacular event!!! We were so excited to be a part of such a fun, elegant and well organized event. We enjoyed being a part and hope to see you all very soon. Thank you again for keeping the ballroom spirit alive!
                                    VIRGINIA LENOIRTalent Manager
                                    Wow… Not only was your event a blast and fun to cover we enjoyed a wide range of extras that make Music City a must attend event… Top judges, great hotel and ballroom, best music man and a band, super MC, super show, energetic and talented competitors and pros and to top it off efficient and tight organizers. Thank you for inviting us to shoot your fabulous event. Stephen and photo team.
                                    STEPHEN MARINOStephen Marino Photography
                                    Would like to thank National Dance Clubs and World Championship Productions for being such class acts, super supportive of our students and staff. You all look great on the floor! Thank you for showing what our business should be like and being amazing supporters of the art of dance!
                                    JAY HOLMESDance Life Dance Studio
                                    Thank you so much for having us! It was our true pleasure to share all the incredible energy you created this weekend!
                                    ANDRE & NATALIE PARAMONOVElite Dancesport

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