Mrs. Kainer flew to Riesa, Germany on Sunday, November 28, to take part in the World Dance Championships! Mrs. Kainer's tap dance group, Razzmatap, achieved a first place finish in the category of ADULT TAP in the 2004 BC Regional Dance Championships. As a result they have been invited to represent Canada at the World Dance Championships in Germany from December 1-4, 2004.  Congratulations, Mrs. Kainer!

The Results

Mrs. Kainer's group Razzmatap, (Team Canada B) placed third in the World Cup Tap Dance Seniors - Formations class. Congratulations, all!

Click here to visit the International Dance Organization website.
The competition was December 1 - 4, 2004.
Click here to visit the Razzmatap website.

But just where is Riesa, Germany? Look at these maps below.
And notice the other place names in that area of Germany that you've already heard of!

On this map of Europe, find Germany. What is the capital city of Germany?  
Riesa is closest to what other German city?
Find Bonn. What famous composer was born in Bonn in 1770?

Here is a map of the German states. Find Saxony. Riesa is in Saxony.
What city is the capital of Saxony? (it's not Riesa)
Find the Brandenburg state Why is that name familiar? 

Here's a map of Saxony. Find Riesa and Leipzip and Dresden.
Then find Halle. It's in Sachsen-Anhalt Why is that city familiar?