A three-year study found that experienced dancers can use multiple areas of the brain simultaneously. Though multi-tasking is largely a myth, it seems to be very real in the world of dance.
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There are three types of rotation that affect dance movements. This article looks at all three of these in more detail, to help experienced dancers create more connected rotational movement.
When you evaluate step elements in your routines and understand their characteristics, you’ll be able to better approach your choreography with depth.
In partner dance, two people move as one to music, all without a word being spoken. Let’s take a look at the elements of the unspoken language being used.
German researchers found in a study that dancing significantly increases the size of the hippocampus region of the brain, reversing the age of the brain.
The dance world lost another great figure. While these losses are tragic and deeply felt, they give us a chance to reflect on how all of us contribute to the lives of others and to this great activity we call ballroom dancing.
Philosopher Allan Watts has an interesting perspective on how the journey is the entire reason for music. This compares nicely to dance, where the experience of the dance should not be lost in the desire to get to the end.
Hate the dreaded shoulder bunching that happens when you raise your arms for ballroom dance? We looked at three shirt brands to see if there’s an option.
A discussion on Quora about the difference between competitive dancing and social dancing led to an interesting analogy. Ballroom dancing is similar to using speech, whether in conversation or in a presentation.
All ballroom dancers are aware that the Slow Foxtrot is the most difficult dance to master in the Ballroom genre. A key reason is the unusual timing in Slow Foxtrot.
in a recent interview, former world champion Corky Ballas gave some excellent insight into the importance of focus during dance practice.
What does Len Goodman really mean when he tells a competitor that he didn’t see enough hip action? Here are some insights.
Learning involves one key aspect that most people fail to recognize. Here are some insights.
The Lara Spencer incident created new cultural awareness around the issue of boys who dance. This post looks at this in more detail.
Nothing about dancing, whether as a raw beginner or a seasoned professional, is inherently comfortable. And it shouldn’t be. Getting out of our comfort zone is where we begin to rise to greatness.
Having completed our first dance cruise on board the elegant Cunard Queen Elizabeth, here are seven rules of cruise ship dancing that will help make you the star of the dance floor.
Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva are exploring a refreshing new way to look at the concept of lead and follow and are sharing this with the dance community.
A recent discussion on Facebook became an opportunity for ballroom competition organizers to dialog with competitors of ballroom competitions. Here’s why.
Every culture dances. Moving together to music is a universal drive. Here’s a scientific look at what might lie behind the need to move our feet.
As a dance teacher, I see lots of people breaking basic rules of social conduct, either because of a lack of awareness or a sense that they don’t apply to them. Here are the five most important rules for ballroom dancers.
If you’ve decided that this is the year you want to get into the best shape of your life, put ballroom dance lessons into your fitness schedule. Here’s why.
The Viennese Waltz is known as an elegant and beautiful dance. But it wasn’t always looked on with appreciation. Here is some insight into its fascinating history.
Delta Cup DanceSport Gala was recognized as the winner of the Special Event Excellence Award at the 67th Delta Chamber of Commerce Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala.
The Waltz Chasse is one of the most basic figures in the International-style Waltz syllabus, yet many social dancers don’t understand the dynamics of this figure. Here’s what you need to know.
From social dancers to competitors, dancers make a number of common mistakes in this classic Latin dance. Are you making any of these errors?
Dancers are always learning technique. So how can we learn to stop thinking so that we can ignore all that technique long enough to enjoy the dancing?
A number of muscles are used in ballroom dancing to create the beautiful shapes and movement we see on the floor. Here’s a guide to preparing your muscles for dance.
The Turning Lock to Right is a complex figure that is often led incorrectly for all the right reasons. Here’s what you need to know.
During the month of June, I’m cycling 1000km to raise money for SickKids Foundation, a great cause that gives hope to kids suffering from cancer. Here’s what it means to me.
