In this short 9-minute video, George illustrates the three types of movement in dance that ballroom dancers should be familiar with.
Before turning pro, George achieved impressive results as an amateur competitor, holding the Senior (30+) Latin championship in BC, Canada for 7 consecutive years with his wife Wendy. The couple twice achieved a top-3 Canadian ranking in Senior Latin as well as a 3rd place Canadian ranking in 30+ Ten Dance. Today, George and Wendy are professional teachers with a vision of growing a strong dance community in Delta near Vancouver, BC.
In this short 9-minute video, George illustrates the three types of movement in dance that ballroom dancers should be familiar with.
In this 38-minute workshop, we take a detailed look at the Zig Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish, a Bronze figure found in the addendum of the ISTD technique book.
This video workshop presents a simple and elegant Waltz grouping that fills the long side of a typical ballroom floor. Includes Tipsy to Right and Side Lock.
George and Wendy Pytlik of Delta Dance take you through a Silver skill level routine for Paso Doble, choreographed to the music of Spanish Gypsy Dance.
Peter Attia, recognized as the world’s leading expert on healthspan and longevity, defines the key ingredients for a long and healthy life.
A recent study of some 1,500 people proved that success is directly related to confidence and a positive attitude. A television dance show brings that to life.
This 45-minute workshop gets down to the basics of the Waltz, looking at detailed leg timing, weight transfer and body action.
This 30-minute video workshop covers a beautiful Gold Waltz figure called the Turning Lock to the Right.
At this time of year, the air is filled with holiday music. But it can be hard to know which tunes are danceable. Here’s a handy guide to Christmas dance music.
An intermediate group class video workshop covering two basic figures in Cha Cha, with variations to transform them into sophisticated choreography.
An intermediate group class video workshop covering proper technique for the Bota Fogo figure in Samba.
Learn to dance Intermediate Tango. George and Wendy take you through a 2-hour video class covering the International Tango.
Half-hour Slow Foxtrot group class workshop covering a beautiful Silver-level group of figures that can fill the long wall.
Half-hour Slow Foxtrot group class workshop covering a beautiful yet fairly simple routine that can fill the long wall.
Meet Josh Froc, a life coach passionate about helping people discover barriers to success so that they can reach their full potential.
This 30-minute video workshop covers a grouping of Waltz figures that can enhance your dancing through interesting choreography.
Meet Cameron David, the personal trainer who helps George and Wendy stay in shape.
Our culture, in an effort to build self-esteem, has become afraid to tell people the truth about performance. Here’s why that matters.
An intermediate group class video workshop featuring two interesting variations to the Hockey Stick. In the first one, the lead performs a spiral and in the second, the follow starts with a side chasse and then a spiral.
A sports scientist who is an expert on walking says that everyone walks wrong. Here’s what she say we can improve.
A recent study found that exercise, and particularly dance, had a significant positive impact on treatment of depression.
This 45-minute video workshop goes through a series of simple but powerful exercises to help you develop a natural and technically correct use of swing for dances such as the Waltz.
The new IMAX file The Blue Angels is a great look at how much structured practice and training is necessary to achieve greatness.
Studies have linked Classical music to improved brain function. Ballroom dancers are uniquely connected to these benefits.
In this half-hour workshop, we look at several different entries to the Fishtail, giving you opportunities to make your Quickstep more interesting.
In this half-hour workshop, we cover a series of Slow Foxtrot figures that include the Bounce Fallaway and Curved Three Step, along with others.
Marat Gimaev gives an hour-long lecture on the musical characteristics of the different dances to help dancers express more effectively.
Anna Mikhed gives an hour-long lecture via Zoom on various issues related to connection in the ballroom dances.
Is there different technique or training approaches depending on whether you are a social dancer or competitor? Let’s take a look.
A 4-minute video demonstrating a fun entry to the Viennese Waltz that emulates the formality this dance used to enjoy.