Latin
Barbara Ambroz workshop the Cuban Experience by Sasha Pust
It took me awhile to decide wether I want to go to Cuba to finally see and get a taste of the “Real Thing”, or
March 3, 2014
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Category: Latin
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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Devotion to the motion suggest e-motion By Ruud Vermeij
Devotion to the motion suggest e-motion By Ruud Vermeij One of the pitfalls/problems in Latin American Competitive dancing is the tendency to emphasise the “narrative”
December 26, 2013
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Perfect 10: The jive By Rachelle Stretch
It may be the last but it is by no means the least. One of the fastest and most energetic dances, the jive developed throughout the 20th century and has been influenced by numerous different styles, which are reflected in the choreography danced today.
March 7, 2013
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A clip of a typical Rumba British style from 1963
The Latin dances reached Europe during and after WW II. Excerpt from BALLROOM ICONS: “England, beset with etiquette, tenets and rules of conduct, and the
July 26, 2012
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Music, Speed and Story: Paso Doble By Michael Herdlitzka
By Michael Herdlitzka Quality of movement can be evaluated by the factors “contents” and “form”. Form describes how a movement looks like. Often in arts
April 26, 2012
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Education
Donnie Burns M.B.E on Technique
Brilliance of fundamental principles will only ever allow more power, more speed, more options better balance and a much more commanding presence and performance as an inherent part of dance.
February 27, 2012
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Technique, Riccardo & Yulia
If you don’t have a clear picture of what your dance should look like in four dimensional space, you will most likely produce a muddled image regardless of your technical skills. And, if you can’t execute, you will not be able to breathe life into the beautiful picture floating in your head.
February 27, 2012
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Thoughts on Technique by Alan and Hazel Fletcher
Alan and Hazel Fletcher We totally understand the necessity of a technique book as a guide for all. We have never been slaves to all
February 27, 2012
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