Welcome to the 'Costa Rican Classic'©  DanceSport competition

&

'Dance for World Peace"™ Gala..

Hello and thank you for visiting our website.

Firstly let us explain who we are at DMNP Productions.

Founders - David Martinez, Jose Marti Figueres Bogs, Nicholas Kosovich and Patrick Johnson.

It was David's idea to bring us all together, to share both his and Marti's love for their country, Davids love of Ballroom Dancing, to create and produce the "Costa Rican Classic" and "Dance For World Peace" Gala.

Our passion for dance has brought us together to share with you the beauty of a country that has prospered peacefully with the abolishing of the military by Marti's father in 1948. A National hero of Costa Rica, Jose Figueres Ferrer also known as 'Don Pepe', was not only active in forming the new Constitution, but also mobilized the Revolution of 1948. He started the National Liberation Party (PLN) and was president of Costa Rica between the years 1948 and 1949, 1953 and 1958 and 1970 and 1974. Marti's Brother was also the president 1994-1998. Don Pepe first came to the notice of the public in 1942 with the enactment of the Alien Property Act by Rafael Calderon. It was during that time Don Pepe bought space on a radio station and condemned Calderon, claiming that the Alien Act as illegal. He further demanded resignation of Calderon on the air.After winning the revolution of 1948, Don Pepe became a member of the Founding Junta of the Second Republic. He was also involved in writing the Constitution of 1949 and remained active in politics until his death in the year 1990 at the age of 84.

Marti's family legacy in Central America extends much further and is the inspiration for "Dance for World Peace". Promoting a eco-friendly country co-existing in harmony, surrounded by problems, economical, political and enviromental. Costa Rica is an inspiration for developing countries around the world, In one of the most beautiful regions of our world. His dream for World Peace is shared by us all, along with the current President, Nobel Peace Prize winner Óscar Rafael de Jesús Arias SánchezHe who is also a recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism. (Whom we hope to attend the event)

Patrick Johnson, from England has devoted his life to the promotion and education of people in the art of ballroom dancing. A former successful competitor,  mostly now is recognized as a promoter/competition organizer and respected Judge around the world. He has held several Ballroom dance events in Costa Rica over the last 10 years.  Introducing hundreds of Pro/Amateur dancers to compete and enjoy the beauty of SanJose, CR. He has resided in America for many years where he continues to run a successfull dance studio in Sarasota, Florida.

Nicholas Kosovich, originally from Australia, has lived in the United States for 18 years. Along with his wife and dance partner Elena. They were the 2005 World American Ballroom Dance Champions and 2 Times United States American Ballroom and Classic Showdance Champions.  Nick has appeared on Five Seasons of Dancing with the Stars in the US and is an Emmy nominated choreographer. It has always been his passion to promote and educate people in the art of Ballroom Dancing, since turning professional some 25 years ago.. He is well respected in the dance community both nationally and internationally.

David Martinez, a Costa Rican native or 'Tico" was educated in the US and started dancing in his youth.  After a successful competitive professional career, He co-organized the "Holiday Classic" Dancesport competition in Las Vegas, Nevada for 3 years.. Today it is one of the largest events on the US dancesport circuit.. due much to his determination and diligence for combining music, entertainment and dance.  He returned to Costa Rica 10 years ago to carry on his fathers business interests after his passing. 

 OUR VISION

Imagine dancers from around the world, coming together for the love of dance! Ballroom dancing in Costa Rica. All ages and ethnicity’s, unified for a common cause. Dance for World Peace!

 Music the universal language combined with partner dancing, “Ballroom”  the social medium forming a synergy of benefits for both mind, spirit and body…  Ballroom dancing is found in almost every corner of the world as a social pastime. Encouraging and promoting, good health, social graces, social interaction and artistic development. 

Ballroom dancing is a safe, healthy and fun pastime.  It crosses the barriers of language and age. Harmoniously fusing, old world charm with new age virtues.

DANCESPORT as it is now called in many countries is one of the fastest growing sports in the 21st century. It is breathtakingly exciting to watch and even more pleasurable to do... Anyone can do it and it is easily accesible to most people..

We are excited to bring it to Costa Rica and with the help of the government and the media, to the rest of Central and Latin America as well!

 With its rise in popularity increasing by its re-introduction into mainstream media by hit television shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think  You Can Dance"  tens of millions of people around the world have been enlightened to its fundamental benefits: Social interaction and good healthy fun.. 

From reaching the top echelons of the sport, to a dance school in your local community teaching the children of the world to dance..

“Dancing for World Peace” the Gala Evening.

 For the first time in Costa Rica: World renowned professional Ballroom Dancers will compete in an International Ballroom dancing event.

The Ballroom Dance styles will be highlighted in 5 Professional divisions

Latin American International

Standard Ballroom

Smooth American Ballroom

Latin American Rythmn

Theatre Arts/Showdance..

Competing for prize money and a Perpetual trophy.. The “Dance for World Peace”Trophy.

 The Gala event will feature background stories on some of the local dancers, that are taking part... More on that to come....

The weekend will be filled with Pro/Am and Amateur competitions of people of all ages 8 to 90. Commencing on Friday morning, Socializing and Dancing. Lots of fun....

Please join us to celebrate life, dance and peace..

 Check back soon for more updates as the news spreads...