Some observations and perspectives on dancing from the 2022 NDCC Canadian National Championships.
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When watching dancers on the floor, even those who don’t dance can tell the difference between skill and a lack of it. What’s the difference?
It’s been a relief to see musicality returning to competitive ballroom dancing. Here’s why it matters so much.
A Japanese study found that just listening to groove music that makes you want to dance is good for brain function.
We dance because we love the energy and feeling of dance as an activity. But how do we use it to tell a story?
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.
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.
The ballroom dance world recently lost one of its icons, the great Peter Eggleton. His legacy is one of a gentle commitment to excellence.
Tango is often danced poorly because of a misunderstanding of musical timing of the leg actions. Here is some insight.
The Outside Change is a simple Bronze figure, but can be spectacular when danced well. Here’s how to make it look good.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
Comparing the best ballroom couples in the world from two past competitions shows a remarkable decline in quality.
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.
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.
There have been no ballroom dance movies of any significance since 2004. So it was refreshing to see Hallmark’s The Christmas Waltz.
There are four primary happiness hormones in the human body. Here’s why dancing releases every one of them and makes you happy when you dance.
Ballroom dances consist of two partners moving as one to music. For the bodies to move as one, we must solve many issues caused by four legs.
According to leadership consultants SSCA, there are six distinctive personality types. Understanding them can help dancers practice more effectively.
Covid-19 has caused millions of people to stop moving. But the health risks of inactivity could be a greater danger than the pandemic.
Someone recently asked on a discussion forum, “what made Fred Astaire such a great dancer?” It was the way he made difficult things look like anyone could do them.
I was recently asked, “Does dancing ever become effortless?” It’s a great question. The answer is not as simple as it might seem.
A common question these days, due to Covid-19, is whether you can learn to partner dance without a partner. Here are some insights.
A Time magazine interview with brain researcher Helena Blumen and professional dancer Derek Hough does a great job of describing the cognitive benefits of dancing.
The World Super Series competition in 2019 offers a great look at professional couples dancing the basic figures in competition.
This 8-minute video addresses a common issue in Ballroom dances in which the lead fails to rotate the upper body properly during figures with rotation. Yet Contra Body Movement is something we do naturally every time we walk!
Insights from a lecture by Italian coach Michele Bonsignori at The Camp about the value of understanding basic steps even when you dance at a high level.
