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Video: Paso Doble Routine

By George PytlikDances, Member, TechniqueNo Comments

George and Wendy Pytlik of Delta Dance take you through a complete routine for Paso Doble, choreographed to the music of Spanish Gypsy Dance.

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May 30, 2022
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Dance as a story telling experience

By George PytlikFeaturedNo Comments

We dance because we love the energy and feeling of dance as an activity. But how do we use it to tell a story?

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May 19, 2022
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Are you making any of these dance mistakes?

By George PytlikFeatured, TechniqueNo Comments

Having been involved in teaching more than 3,500 ballroom dance classes so far in my career, here are some of the most common problems I’ve seen.

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April 28, 2022
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unique qualities of Paso Doble, the dance of the bullfight

The unique qualities of Paso Doble

By George PytlikDances, FeaturedNo Comments

The Paso Doble is the dance of the matador and his cape. It has a number of qualities that are unique in the Ballroom and Latin dance world.

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April 21, 2022
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Peter Eggleton: A life well danced

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralOne Comment

The ballroom dance world recently lost one of its icons, the great Peter Eggleton. His legacy is one of a gentle commitment to excellence.

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April 14, 2022
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Controlling body flight in Tango

By George PytlikDances, Featured, TechniqueNo Comments

Tango is often danced poorly because of a misunderstanding of musical timing of the leg actions. Here is some insight.

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April 6, 2022
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The beautiful Waltz Outside Change

By George PytlikDances, Featured, TechniqueNo Comments

The Outside Change is a simple Bronze figure, but can be spectacular when danced well. Here’s how to make it look good.

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March 25, 2022
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Video: Intermediate Waltz

By George PytlikDances, Member, TechniqueNo Comments

George and Wendy Pytlik of Delta Dance take you through a comprehensive 2-hour video class covering the International-style Waltz in detail to help you look great on the dance floor.

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March 21, 2022
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Things your iPhone can tell you about your mobility

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

iPhones and other modern smart devices can give us very valuable insights to help improve our health. Here’s a look at some of the data available.

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February 17, 2022
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Video: Bronze Smooth Tango

By George PytlikDances, Member, TechniqueNo Comments

A complete video dance class covering the Bronze level American Smooth Tango syllabus in detail. Includes 16 lessons in separate videos.

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February 4, 2022
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Video: Learn to Dance Salsa

By George PytlikDances, Member, TechniqueNo Comments

Learn the Salsa with George and Wendy. This hour-long course, broken into multiple videos, covers the basic steps in detail.

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January 27, 2022
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Video: Learn to Dance the Social Foxtrot

By George PytlikDances, Member, TechniqueNo Comments

Learn the Social Foxtrot with George and Wendy. This course, broken into multiple videos, covers this elegant and easy-to-learn dance.

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January 26, 2022
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Don’t be a victim of Quitter’s Day

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

Here in BC, dance studios are locked down until at least January 18. For most people, that’s just another day on the calendar. A day to have breakfast. A day…

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January 10, 2022
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The best dance videos of 2021

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

With competition opportunities in Canada severely limited due to Covid-19 restrictions, we turned more than ever to video for inspiration. Here are some of our favorites.

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January 1, 2022
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Merry Christmas from George and Wendy

By George PytlikGeneralOne Comment

The best part of the past year has been getting to know so many wonderful people. Thanks for being part of the programs, and especially for being part of our lives. Merry Christmas, and may the new year bring you lightness and joy in your dancing.

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December 16, 2021
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How dance improves cognitive ability

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

It’s no mystery that exercise helps improve the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Everyone also knows, as much as we hate to admit it, that as we age our cognitive function…

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December 2, 2021
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The complex simplicity of Tango

By George PytlikDances, TechniqueNo Comments

As ballroom icon Alex Moore pointed out, the Tango is deceptively simple, yet with numerous interesting complexities. When we master these, our Tango can become impressive.

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November 10, 2021
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Managing the relationship dance

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

Dancing can be both a source of joy in a marriage, and a source of frustration. Here are some tips to help keep things in perspective.

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August 20, 2021
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Beautiful Slow Foxtrot Demo

By George PytlikDances, TechniqueNo Comments

Watch world champions from different eras demonstrate exquisite Slow Foxtrot technique with impromptu dance camp performances.

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August 12, 2021
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Using the hips in ballroom dancing

Why hips matter in Ballroom

By George PytlikGeneral, TechniqueNo Comments

A breakfast meeting with my kinesiologist led to some insights on using the hips in ballroom dancing.

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August 6, 2021
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Declining quality of ballroom dance technique

By George PytlikFeatured, General5 Comments

Comparing the best ballroom couples in the world from two past competitions shows a remarkable decline in quality.

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July 30, 2021
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How natural movement can optimize performance

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

So often in the process of learning to dance, people get caught up in technical details, hindering learning. But many dance actions are things you are already doing in life.

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July 16, 2021
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What’s Next for Dance?

By George PytlikGeneralNo Comments

As the world slowly returns to dance activity, what lessons have we learned from the pandemic and how will we use that time to do things differently?

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June 6, 2021
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Authenticity in Latin Dancing

By George PytlikFeatured, General2 Comments

Insights from a lecture by Donnie Burns, assisted by Gaynor Fairweather, in which he discusses the value of authenticity through basic elements of Latin American dancing.

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May 21, 2021
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New Latin partnership creates worldwide excitement

By George PytlikGeneralNo Comments

The latest professional Latin partnership of Andrey Zaytsev and Polina Teleshova is creating a stir in the dance community, and for good reason. Here’s some background.

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May 11, 2021
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Eat Your Way to the Podium

By George PytlikGeneral, TrainingNo Comments

The more highly tuned you are as an athlete, the more sensitive your body becomes to the things that don’t help your performance. Foods that impede the efficiency of the body’s muscle burning “engine” become a burden.

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February 18, 2021
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The real story of Vernon and Irene Castle

By George PytlikGeneral2 Comments

More than just a famous dance partnership, the story of Vernon and Irene Castle is the greatest love story the dance world has ever known.

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February 12, 2021
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Why it’s critical to get back in motion

By George PytlikGeneralNo Comments

Thoughts from a physiotherapist provide insight to the dangers for previously active people, like dancers, of no longer moving muscles and joints.

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January 26, 2021
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WHO updates activity guidelines for everyone

By George PytlikGeneralNo Comments

The World Health Organization has updated its physical activity guidelines for the first time in a decade. We all need to move more. Way more.

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December 21, 2020
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Scene from The Christmas Waltz

The best dance movie in 16 years

By George PytlikFeatured, GeneralNo Comments

There have been no ballroom dance movies of any significance since 2004. So it was refreshing to see Hallmark’s The Christmas Waltz.

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December 2, 2020
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Delta Dance exists to motivate, encourage and support ballroom dancing, primarily serving the communities of Delta, Surrey, Langley, New Westminster, Richmond and Burnaby. Ballroom dance group classes, private lessons and Wedding First Dance choreography and lessons. Classes are taught by professional dance instructors George and Wendy Pytlik, 7-time undefeated BC Senior Latin champions and ranked among Canada's top three competitive 10-Dance ballroom dance couples.

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