Revere resident Albert Nicholls participated at the Dancesport Academy of New England Showcase Ballroom Dance Performance held on August 21 at the Dance Studio the in Burlington, Mass. With a live audience and along with other performances, Albert, with instructor Saori DeSouza as his partner, performed the Rhythm Dance Swing. The audience appreciated the performance and said that the ticket price paid was well worth it. Albert enjoyed cheering for the other performers, and he also appreciates the dedication of his teacher – cofounder of Dancesport Academy of New England in Brookline – challenging him to make his best effort in ballroom dancing.