Lectures
The Backward Walk – Video and Webinar
New dates for Ralf’s webinar will be announced soon. Stay tuned
July 15, 2017
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Body Work
The Spinal Engine Part III: The Pre-Stretch Theory
Stay tuned for an update! The Pre-Stretch Theory by Armin Kappacher is coming very soon.
May 28, 2017
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Mechanics
Ballroom & Latin Styles – Friends or Enemies?
I am very fortunate in my day to day teaching to be working with both Ballroom and Latin styles of dance. It never ceases to
February 8, 2016
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Mechanics
In Search of Excellence – Body Physics – The Spinal Engine
[blockquote cite=” Albert Einstein”]“Dancers are the athletes of God”[/blockquote] It nicely alludes to the to the highly challenging combination between athleticism, spirituality, and emotional presence,
December 24, 2015
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Mechanics
General Movement Understanding for Beginners
Reviewing notes taken from my instructor during private lessons, I realized I might have some difficulty in defining movement in dance. I felt challenged as
November 24, 2015
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Artistry
The British Traditions and Style
Since Ballroom Dancing developed during the 1920/30s, it has naturally undergone many changes in style. However, even the style that is danced today owes much
January 5, 2015
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Mechanics
The Cuban Motion
Cuban Motion: The “ figure 8 “ pattern. Cuban Motion is a movement where the pelvic bone moves sideways in a pendulum movement, for then
November 1, 2014
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Mechanics
The Alemana
The Alemana is one of the most used, fundamental steps in the Rumba and the Cha-Cha-Cha. However, it is many years since I saw the
July 18, 2014
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Mechanics
One foot – two feet, the PLANE truth
It is generally accepted that the Ballroom Dancer lowers from an elevated position with the body held in a vertical line. That is certainly correct
July 1, 2014
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Mechanics
Is There Really Anything New?
Is There Really Anything New? In today’s modern world of technology, there is a bewildering amount of information available to the dance aficionado. I can
April 24, 2014
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Ballroom
How To Get A Dancer’s Body
Dancers are known for their long, lean, and muscular bodies. A lifetime of dancing and proper nutrition might get you there but what can non-dancers
January 13, 2014
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Ballroom
What Makes Elite Ballroom Dancers Better?
Differences in dance quality among elite competitive ballroom dancers can be difficult to identify. At the championship level, what do adjudicators notice that separates top-ranked
January 13, 2014
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