Despite a case of laryngitis, my sister Alissa took to her first official dance competition this morning at the Boston Park Plaza hotel securing a second place finish. She and her partner Florin, danced the Waltz, Tango, Venetian Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep in a number of divisions performing each a total of four times. I was exhausted just following the action with my camera (a full set of photos can be found here). My niece Rachel, a terrific dancer in her own right, was also there to support her mother. In my unsanctioned judging event, Alissa took first place in the hottest babe category.