Superstars of Dance

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

BURBANK, Calif. - The winners of the first-ever "Superstars of Dance" competition were announced Monday, January 26, on NBC. The United States of America took home the top prize with the most points overall garnering a total of 530 points. Australia was a close second with 525 points and South Africa came in third with a total of 460 points. "Superstars of Dance" welcomed the world's greatest dancers from Argentina, Australia, China, India, Ireland, Russia, South Africa and The United States to compete in what was a fierce and exhilarating international dance competition.

The United States of America came out on top with the most points overall. Maria Kochetkova an exquisite ballerina from Russia took home the gold medal in the solo category. The dynamic duo of Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo from Argentina tangoed their way to the top, winning the gold medal in the duet category; and the masters of funk, the Groovaloos from the United States, took home the gold medal in the group category. A complete list of winners is below.

Superstars of Dance

Overall points per country:
• USA - 530 points
• Australia - 525 points
• South Africa - 460 points
• India - 447 points
• Argentina - 410 points
• Ireland - 409 points
• Russia - 407 points
• China - 343 points

Solo:
• Gold - Maria Kochetkova, Russia
• Silver - Amrapali Ambegaokar, India
• Bronze - Robert Muraine, USA

Duet:
• Gold - Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo, Argentina
• Silver - Victor Da Silva & Claudia Savvides, South Africa
• Bronze - Henry Byalikov & Giselle Peacock, Australia

Group:
• Gold - Groovaloos, USA
• Silver - Shaolin Monks Kung Fu group "Shaolin: Wheel of Life," China
• Bronze - FloorPlay, Australia

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