Trying to figure out which member of the couple is the engine in a standing spin. Let's say that the couple is coming out of a Left Whisk for the...
Thinking alot about quality of movement in the foxtrot. Won't see my coach for a couple weeks, but I thought I'd ask around about this. for the...
I haven't had much opportunity to see the 'novice' field in competition. I'm looking at choregraphy for this level for my partner and myself, and...
I couldn't find an answer to this in the acrhives.. and I am confused about the Certified Athelete status granted by USABDA. From the rulebook it...
Just got back from nationals this weekend. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to see such a large field of Adult Amateur Standard...
I'm just curious if most amatuer couples, or individuals, acquire the 5 maximum points before they stop competing at a certain level. I do know...
I am dancing syllabus in an upcoming competition and was considering the vest. I am planning to wear a vest because I feel it looks slightly...
Anyone going? Anyone ever been to this comp have any comments? My parnter and I are planning on this for our second outing. I looked at last...
I have recently found myself in a situation where finances are not the limiting factor in the number of competitions I participate in. Combination of...
Ever have a coach tell you - you need to swing more? I know I would like to. But - sometimes this feels like a golf coach giving me a 7 iron and...
CBM has me confused. (Confusion being my theme for this week) The better coaches I have worked with have told me several times that when I am...
Time to check the calendar :)
I was browsing through the "book" last night, comparing the Spin Turn to the Closed Impetus - trying to pick out the differences for the lady. The...
Just a quick note to ask if anyone knows any excellent standard coaches who work or are located in the Chicago area? Thanks, Scott
I just signed up to attend Dance Visions's camp this June (12-17th) in Vegas. I have never been to one of these, but am looking forward to it....
I had discussed with two highly respected coaches the ladies footwork for the 1st step of the Natural Turn and received very different answers as to...
Last night, I was looking back at the descriptions Alex gives in his books about dance hold and the walks looking for jewels I might have missed. I...
Does anyone have certain steps that are a nemesis? Early in my dancing I developed a distinct dislike for the Leaders Closed Impetus. Ok, I got...
There are a couple of times I have considered relocation in my seemingly eternal quest for a dance partner. At this point in my life, dance is more...
All this talk about stereotypes from the "why do women bother" topic got me thinking about personality types and how they correlate to Ballroom. I...
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