Our culture, in an effort to build self-esteem, has become afraid to tell people the truth about performance. Here’s why that matters.
The Viennese Waltz is the origin of all ballroom dancing. In its pure form it is a pure, flowing presentation of the beauty of partner dancing. But in the past couple of years the WDSF has changed this dance in a disturbing way. Here’s how I see it.
A recent interview with a student preparing an essay on whether ballroom dancing is an art or a sport allowed George and Wendy to better define their own views on this issue.
Olympic gold medal skater Evan Lysacek recently reflected on his experiences as a Dancing With the Stars contestant, including some interesting thoughts on why dancing has become so popular.
As Canadian DanceSport competitors prepare to compete in the Canadian Closed Championships in the higher altitude of Calgary, Alberta, they should think about how to increase VO2max, their body’s ability to consume oxygen.
It’s doubtful that many competitors understand just how significant the difference is between European and North American ballroom dance competitors.
Everybody is talking about the Stephane Auger and Alex Burrows saga. There’s a lesson in this story for everyone involved in competitive sports.
Is ballroom dancing an art or a sport? A look at the reasons why there is so much talk about dance as a sport.