Hello Serindipity,
Was wondering who else posted talking about getting training from world champions? Everything I have read was stating that they recieved training from champions in general. As far as the posts about people training/dancing for years, I personally have been training for many years and am very proud of it as I have worked very very hard admittedly I am not as versed in smooth/standard as I am in rhythm or latin but I suppose one is always a bit stronger in one style or the other based on their interests and what they compete in most. Well, maybe with the exception of 10 dance or 9 dance couples, I have to commend those couples because that is some serious dedication!!!