A Month in the Life....Updates!!

Time is FLYING by as I try to enjoy every moment of being Mrs South Carolina 2011, while simultaneously preparing for what is sure to be the competition of my life: Mrs International! My work with Ronald McDonald House keeps me incredibly busy as does my "other" job as the VP of DanceSport Carolina. I am happy to share that the newest home in Charlotte NC has officially opened and is housing families! I was able to speak at the grand opening as well as be the first to officially "open" the house to the public. It was very humbling! As for DanceSport Carolina, we are undergoing some MAJOR changes and growth that will all take place over the next few months. I can't share too much now, but will in the future...I promise! :) In addition to those two "hats" I was recently name the official face and "smile" of one of the most prominent dentist's in the country! My ad campaign for him begins June 1 and I can't wait!

My student and I at our last competition

I mentioned training for the Mrs International pageant, but can't forget to mention that the week prior I will be flying to Vegas to compete in a National Pro-Am Smooth Championship! Training is getting pretty intense as I prepare myself and my student to try and take home a National Pro-Am title! We will be competing in the Open American Smooth Championship. For the non-dancers out there, that means the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and V.Waltz championship!

Mr. South Carolina and I on vacation!

On a personal note, I was able to combine a week of appearances with some quality family time when my parents visited and we spent a few days in Charleston, SC in early May! I was able to visit and spend some time taking photos and signing autographs at various historic sites and tourist attractions, while enjoying incredible meals, sight-seeing, and conversation with the people I love most in this world...talk about the dream vacation!

Well, I think that is all for now. Until next time...

So grateful to be, Mrs SC International 2011

Elizabeth Malvasia Named The Face and "Smile" of World-Renowned Dentist!

World-renowned dentist, Dr. Robert Lowe D.D.S, of Webber Dentistry in South Park (the official dentist of the Charlotte Bobcats and Ladycats) has named Elizabeth the official SMILE of his 2011-2012 ad campaign! Elizabeth will appear in numerous print and commercial ads for the highly celebrated dentist as well make personal appearances at events. Elizabeth is ecstatic to be working with such a well-respected dental expert and has described Dr Lowe as "a brilliant artist and man, with a kind heart and wonderful sense of humor".

Elizabeth Malvasia Gives Key-Note Adress at Ronald McDonald House Grand Opening!

Mrs SC International 2011, Elizabeth Malvasia, and the "other" face of RMDH charities!

As the face of newly opened RMDH in Charlotte NC, Elizabeth Malvasia was selected to give the key-note address at their grand-opening, volunteer appreciation dinner. Among other things, Elizabeth was asked to speak on why volunteering was so important to her, and why Ronald McDonald House charities was her organization of choice. Sniffles could be heard among the 250+ attendants of the event while Elizabeth shared her story of hard work, determination, and ultimately success in her business and how that journey, combined with her believe that family and "home" is where one's heart and soul really resides drove her to not only find a way to give back, but to give back through Ronald McDonald House Charities specifically.

Elizabeth speaking to the crowd of volunteers

After giving her address, Elizabeth lead the volunteers and those in attendance at the event through the doors of the house for the very first time! Among the evening's highlights were seeing the HUNDREDS of books Elizabeth had raised filling shelf upon shelf in the house.

Elizabeth and one of the MANY library shelves filled with the books she raised for the house!