Dance studios in the States have long had a reputation of being overpriced, designed for the overly mature and even restrictive to the lonely and well to do. In fact, dance professionals in America may well have been among the first generation of professional trainers. Now popular in so many sports and activities, when individual […]
I was recently at a small dance event that was held at a local venue. The event went well enough, but what makes it important now was the desire of passing spectators. They wanted to come in and gamble. Granted the name of venue included “Casino” so one might think that gambling was not only […]
One of the reasons that dancing cannot help become a major sport of the future is that it is one of the few activities where a man can still be totally in charge. At least that is the way this sport should be marketed. In today’s society where more and more often any semblance of […]
Dancesport enthusiasts have long espoused the benefits of dancing as a sport. Anyone who has competed in any significant dance contest can attest to the perspiration, heavy breathing, cramps, aches and pains associated with the sport. This isn’t even particularly new. Wasn’t it in the forties and fifties when dance contests were recognized mostly as […]
I was recently fortunate enough to be able to attend the German Dance Teacher’s Association’s convention. I know many people think the only reason anyone ever goes to a convention is to have an excuse to visit some far off romantic city and drink and party heavily. I just want to make it clear that […]
I continue to be amazed at the number of people who come to studios to become better dancers, and the first thing that happens when an instructor starts teaching them something is, “I don’t really want to be that good”, or “That technique stuff is not for me”. Studios then spend time effort, and even […]
It is certainly understandable that different people would have different interests, and to some extent that is the beauty of Dancesport. Different music, and cultures provide for different styles, moves, venues, and yes, even tastes. Let’s look at Tennis; it is rigid in the courts used, hard-court, clay, or occasionally grass, but always the same […]
I have at various times discussed and offended judges, organizations, teachers, and competitors, and have even discussed the sport; it’s future, and past. Not having offended enough people, now it is time to discuss the student, being a student, and how to prepare to be a student. In general, we can accept that most people […]
More dance studios need to work to develop an appreciation of dancesport within the youth of this country. Just look at the many skills that dancesport training help develop. Quick acceleration, proper alignment of feet and legs, lateral movement, balance, poise, strong ankles, speed and so much more become second nature to the accomplished dancer. […]
The only thing more fun than watching a good competition is being part of one. At least that is true in Dancesport, and probably in many other sports as well. Dancesport competitions of all styles: professional, pro-am, and amateur, offer different but equal rewards that are all too often forgotten in the rush to be […]
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