The Three Worlds of Ballroom Dance
All three forms are valid, each enjoyed by their adherents for good reasons. But it's helpful to know how and why they differ from each other. As you'll see in the third section below, it's sometimes essential to know the differences.
Overall I prefer to consider what social and ballroom dance have in common, rather than emphasizing the differences. The two share the same historical roots, the same basic step vocabulary and similar partnering dynamics. In the entire World of Dance, s
Video of a sexy, show dance performed by Arsen Agamalyan and Oksana Vasilieva and dancing to Gardens of Delight by Vangelis. Check it out...it's a great start to a Friday night.
Mystery Novel Set in the Ballroom Dance World: The Ballroom Boondoggle
Love Ballroom Dancing? Love Mystery? If you love the drama that sometimes surrounds ballroom dancing, you might want to add a little mystery with this recently released book called, "The Ballroom Boondoggle." Read the synopsis...
Music - The True Leader in Partner Dancing
Music is the leader in dancing.
Ryan Seacrest's 'Montecito' is a delicious taste of Ballroom Drama
Big congratulations to the hard working dance teachers of our industry who made it to the screen in the newly released, six-episode docu-drama, titled 'Montecito', produced by Ryan Seacrest!
Finally, a Solution for Keeping Your Shoulders Down When Ballroom Dancing
You've probably been told to keep your shoulders down more times than you care to remember. The Move Like a Champion exercise in this article will show you how to anchor your shoulder blades into your back for a beautiful top line when dancing!
Elizabeth Wilson, Recent BDTC Graduate, Tells Her Dance Story
About 6 years ago, Elizabeth Wilson decided to cross one more thing off her ?Things To Do in My Life? list?ballroom dancing! Now she's a graduate of Ballroom Dance Teachers College. Read about her journey and the unique way she plans to use her ballroom d
Whoops! How to Handle Embarrassing Ballroom Dance Moments Gracefully
How do you react to embarrassing moments when ballroom dancing? Read this article for suggestions on how to handle your next embarrassing moment with finesse and grace!
Is Teaching Ballroom Dance Really as Fun and Glamorous as it Seems?
Here it is: The whole truth about the reality of being a ballroom dance teacher!
But My Other Teacher Says--How to Handle It When Your Students Take Lessons with Other Teachers
When a student is taking lessons with multiple teachers, sometimes they feel they're being told different things. How does a teacher handle this kind of discrepancy responsibly and ethically?
There Is a Right Way to Teach Ballroom Dancing: Ask Two Nigerians!
Nigerian ballroom dancers discover the difference structured training and certification make in their dancing and teaching.
What is the best way to make use of practice time?
Answers from Competitors, Coaches, and Adjudicators - Stephen Cullip, Michelle Officer, Glenn Weiss, Marianne Nicole, Rozana Sweeney, Dan Rutherford, Pierre Allaire and Mireille Veilleux.
Tony and Amanda Dokman had very successful dance careers before they started dancing together. Tony, who is originally from Holland, danced with his sister from the time he was ten years old. Amanda, being from England, had the opportunity to partner some
In today's ballroom world many competitive couples immigrate to other countries to work and further their dance careers. Hans and Anne Laxholm were one of the first to leave their native country, Denmark, and live in England to study dancing.
Rick Valenzuela - Just a Normal Guy
Rick was three times U. S. Latin Champion with former partner, Melissa Dexter. He's featured in the movie, Dance With Me, starring Vanessa Williams, which is due to be released July 31st. Dance Notes will talk with Rick in our July issue about his experie
Stage dancer, Olympic skater, ballroom champion, wife and mother, Glenis Dee did it all. Today as a coach, adjudicator and competition organizer, her influence in ballroom dance continues.
Nadia Eftedal - Out of the Shadows
How did you start ballroom dancing? When I was five, my mother put me in ballet and tap and all these things mothers put their little girls in. At that time, my older brother was tall and skinny and getting gawky, so my mother put him in dancing at Jim a
How important is the first twenty seconds of a dance when competing?
Answers from Competitors, Coaches, and Adjudicators - Glenis Dee, Nadia Eftedal, Geoffrey Fells, Marianne Nicole and Sam Sodano.
How can the man best showcase his partner?
Answers from Competitors, Coaches, and Adjudicators - David Hamilton, Nadia Efedal, Ed Simon and Glenn Weiss.
Massillon, Ohio
I have danced for about 20 years but started partner dancing about 2 years ago. I currently teach, practice, and compete country swing in Arizona and I actively practice west coast swing and am looking to get into the wsdc competition circuit
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