PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Challenge

Kiril Arsov and Margy Sivertsen of Sara Dance put on a show during their performance, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Diana Heilig and Jay Seber

Margy Sivertsen gets her makeup done by Margaret Burns, Sunday, Jan. 15, before competing in the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Robert Wiegman and Carol Thomas make their way across the dance floor.

Eva Laukhuff and Bogdon Wienc have some fun on the dance floor, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Doris Lepoma and Robert Wiegman get in some practice time prior to the beginning of the competition.

Gilbert Osorio leads Ashley Jones around the ballroom dance floor, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Each table had clappers for the contestants and viewers to use to cheer on their favorite dancers, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Heather Kornick and Richard Woods

Dancers watch and wait to perform from tables set up along side the ballroom floor.

Michael Peccina and Karen Brainard of AMS-Sarasota

G. Sapp and Andrea Bearcroft of Empire Ballroom do a waltz together, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Bill Rye and Heather Kornick

Margy Sivertsen and Kiril Arsov of Sara Dance

Multiple couples perform in one of the many "heats", Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Aniko Toth's dress moves with her body while she danced with her partner, Spas Paskalev, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

The trophies for the winning dancers.

Mary Roberts' dress twirls as she and Robert Wiegman perform the Viennese Waltz, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

Bill Rye dips Heather Kornick