Ballroom dance champions to perform in Ocean City

On Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m., ballroom dance champions from Russia and the United States will perform for the first time at the Ocean City Music Pier, boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.
“The Latin Passion” will feature demonstrations by professionals seen many times on national TV. The exhibition has been brought to Ocean City by Rene Sese a noted casino performer and producer. It will feature renditions of the tango, cha cha, fox trot and others.
Highlighting the program will be Michael Nadtochi and Angeles Chanaha, professional dancers and choreographers best known for their spectacular performances of the Argentine Tango developed in Buenos Aires in the late 19th Century and transformed into stage art.
Michael Nadtochi won the title of Russian Youth Champion in 1994 and has been a successful global competitor ever since. Angeles Chanaha, a native of Buenos Aires, has performed on stage with Julio Iglesias. She has been featured on national TV, in international films, commercials and fashion magazines, all related to the tango.
The program also features Jean Paulovich and Iryna Pinigina. Jean has won and placed in various competitions across the country and was the 2006 United States National Professional Rising Star Latin Champion. Iryna, born in Minsk, started dancing at the age of five.
The couple excels in ballet, modern, tango, ballroom, salsa and folklore dancing.
Rene Sese, born in the Philippines, is a professional singer, noted for his renditions of the music of Don Ho, Hawaii’s late, legendary singer. He will sing a medley of Ho favorites during the evening including the popular, “Tiny Bubbles.”
During his casino career, Sese worked with Merv Griffin, Tony Bennett, Pat Boone and many others. He is a resident of Ocean City and owner of the Ebbie Bed and Breakfast.
There will be a dance following the exhibition. The audience will be able to dance with the performers, who will also be available to sign autographs and pose for photos.
Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $10 for youngsters 17 and under. VIP admission is $40. Contact the Music Pier Box Office, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, 609-525-9248.