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Visalia Smooth Dancers
Ballroom dancing since 1975
Queen Laura's Coronation May 2026
An Evening of Royal Elegance
Visalia Smooth Dancers pose for a group photo
Social Hour
Susan, Florence and Maria
Earl models theme color
Kristine and Stan
Craig tackles a champagne cork
Photos by Lew Griswold, Craig McNeilly, Margaret Moholt, Dan Ansaldi
Royal Guard Paul escorts arrivals
JoAnne George
Tamara Craig
Florence and Carolyn
Myra
Shane and David
Florence, Cheryl and Margaret
Dan chats with Lorraine
Margie and Ron
Margaret takes a photo of Cheryl and Dean
SFV Queen Roberta
Margaret and Mary
Franco, Mary and Sally
David and Earl
Jim, Sue, Susan, Carolyn, Karl
Coronation Activities
Cakes decorated in purple floral flourishes
Yvette serves as MC
VSD Queen Laura and court as she wears the crown for a second year
Greg and Barbara perform a Viennese Waltz for the Queen's honor dance
Newly crowned Queen Laura and escort David make their exit
Queens from San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Palomar, Bakersfield, Golden Gate and Fresno join Laura and David for photos
Roberto and Ruth perform a tango for post-ceremony entertainment
Social Dancing
Greg, David and Johnny confer at the DJ table
Conquering the dance floor
Golden Gate Smooth Dancers journeyed to Visalia for Laura's coronation
David and Carol
Danny and Laura
Queens' Breakfast at the home of Karl and Carolyn
Celebrating togetherness
Mimosa station
Laura and Maria
Greg and Carla
Jim grills potatoes
Strawberries
Wendy and Carol
Carolyn
Barbara, Greg, Amy, Dan, Carla and David
Carol, Carolyn, Karl, David and Melissa
Dance friends visit
Jerry and Florence
VSD Queens Wendy, Margaret, Barbara, Laura and Carol
Queens from all clubs
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