Tag: Technique
Artistry Through Technique with Peter Stokkebroe
Technique without artistry is "dry", and artistry without technique is just chaotic sloppiness. We, the ballroom dancers, are in constant search of the perfect balance...
Why Beginner Classes are Good for ALL Dancers
Beginner classes are so boring!" Has anyone ever said this to you? Maybe they prefer to take more advanced courses instead, until they are...
Where Do Top Pros Get Their Power
When you’re in your early 20s, physically demanding dances don’t seem to overwhelm you that much. If you’re heavily involved into competitions, dancing a...
How Social Dances Help Your Competitive Technique
Social dancing has long suffered from a ‘lazy dancing’ stigma, lacking technique and precision. Many dancers I’ve talked to consider the thought of dancing...
The Power Of Your Competitive Number
Sometimes dancers are under the impression that judges will remember who they are. Don't get me wrong, judges do remember certain individuals, especially, if...
From Technique to Deodorant – 10 Simple And Essential Tips For...
You know the great tips that you get from good friends and great coaches? Here are a few of those simple, memorable and effective...
The Ultimate 7 ‘C’s of Basic Dance Technique
A dancer may learn steps, then technique, then more awesomeness comes… Well maybe.
A dancer could very well have the steps down pat, as well...
The Magic of Momentum in Ballroom Dancing
So, what gives? You’ve seen the videos of professional dancers flowing through step after step, so seamlessly you can’t even tell where one pattern...
Ballroom Turns And Dizziness
Spinning on the ballroom are like drinks at the bar: one or two feel great, but too many and you might take a hard...
How Your Personality Can Affect How You Learn How To Dance
Just about every good ballroom instructor will tell you that lessons with any student, is different than lessons with every other student.
First, the type...