All About Ballroom Dancing

Whether you are a student or a teacher, we're discussing ALL things Ballroom Dance related. There are so many ways to accomplish patterns & techniques in this industry, & we are here to assist in your understanding of these concepts. So let us know your questions...we want to hear from you.

Interview With Monica Shifflet from Virginia Beach VA 02/14/2021

Are YOU Holding Yourself Back? 06/17/2020

Are YOU Holding Yourself Back? “Are YOU Holding Yourself Back?” Todd Combs & Taras Denysenko episode 006 What does holding back mean to you? Are you your own worst enemy? Are you engaging in all-or-nothing thinking? Are you afraid of failure? Sometimes failure means different things: Rejection - disapproval - The Unknown Don’t like getting out of your comfort zone. Be brave & get out of your comfort zone. Outside your comfort zone will quickly become inside your comfort zone = more confidence - (Use growing muscles analogy) New Dancers: Looking Stupid Not being talented enough, coordinated enough, The perfectionist - Self Criticism - You excel in your profession and other hobbies that starting something new like dancing will make you see all the flaws No Partner Distance from Studio - (more of an excuse) Intermediate Dancers: Wanting to learn too fast is actually holding yourself back: Talk about people wanting to go up the levels too quickly Wanting to learn too slow...over analyzing every step. Paralysis Thru Analysis Advanced Dancers: Afraid to go all out, pull the trigger and go for it. When you over train and are afraid of making a mistake. Want to perfect things before the next routine or event - You expect perfection from yourself - Quotes: “I don’t believe in holding back...you know, life isn’t a dress rehearsal!” - Kate Winslet “Courage comes by being brave; fear comes by holding back” - Publious Syrus What areas are you holding back? Now that you realize where you are holding yourself back what are the next steps you plan on taking? Please write in and let us know. It helps other dancers to know the struggles others go through because sometimes they think “It’s just my problem”...not realizing thousands of people have had the same issue. We look forward to our next episode of AABD. And until then...we’ll see YOU on the dance floor /episode/index/show/ballroomdancing/id/14854571

Bob Powers On Standardizing Professional American Rhythm 05/27/2020

Bob Powers On Standardizing Professional American Rhythm Bob Powers Standardizing Professional American Rhythm Todd Combs & Taras Denysenko episode 005 12 Times 3 Times World Professional Champion Bob & Julia are recipients of the 2012 Hall of Fame Award Finalist in the World Showdance Championships Member of the Certified with the * Certified with the Dance Studio, Owner in Mesa Arizona Julia & Bob are creators & owners of the Latin Dance Fitness Program “Core Rhythms” _________________________________________________ What exactly is this project you are doing? Is it like a “rule book”, or a guideline manual? Please let us know what it is. Bob Powers: The group is called Rhythm Champions and our mission is to promote American Style Rhythm dancing worldwide. The American Smooth has had great success lately and we have discovered that the reason the Rhythm has lagged behind is the fact that there’s a belief that there are too many differences in the techniques. So one of the goals of the group is to come to a consensus on each dance. We are in the process of developing a technique book, not a syllabus but strictly body, hip, leg and foot action description. So if you can imagine 15 former US Champions coming together to agree on a specific technique and how it should be expressed verbally. Who is involved? Is there a person or persons in charge of organizing this? What are different persons' roles? Bob Powers: Every US Champion since the inception of the Pro Rhythm division. I can list them if you want. 1984 Charles & Jean Penatello 1985-1987 Joe Lozano & Jan Mattingly 1988-1992 Forrest Vance & Susie Thompson 1991-2003 Bob Powers & 2004 & Inna Ivanenko 2005-2006 & 2007-2010 & 2011-2013 Decho Kraev & Bree Watson 2014-2015 & 2016-2018 Nazar Norov & Irina Kudryashova 2019 Andre Paramonov & Natalie Paramonov What is your role? Bob Powers: We are all equally involved and contribute to the technique as well as promotion and online classes to promote it. How did this come about? Bob Powers: During the Coronavirus stay at home order one of the guys came up with the idea and asked who would be interested. We all responded. What stage is this currently in? Bob Powers: Definitely developmental. It's taken us 9 weeks to do the Rumba Box. But the great thing is it just keeps getting better. We have such an amazing group of great dancers, teachers and musically gifted individuals that it can’t help but be a success. _________________________________________________ /episode/index/show/ballroomdancing/id/14582534

Julia Gorchakova On Dance Dresses - Clothing - Dance Exercise Core Rhythms - How To Become A Better Dancer 05/22/2020

Julia Gorchakova On Dance Dresses - Clothing - Dance Exercise Core Rhythms - How To Become A Better Dancer Julia Gorchakova Todd Combs & Taras Denysenko episode 004 12 Times 3 Times World Professional Champion Creator of the Fitness Exercise Program called Core Rhythms Owner of Artistry In Motion - DanceSport Clothing Ballroom Dance Questions: What dance do you think challenges most students (as a whole or fem/male/cpl) and Pro competitors? What dance do you think has evolved the most since you’ve been dancing? What can any student do right now to improve their dancing? (Develop stronger foot/ankle usage, general balance, stronger core, or specific muscle group awareness...are some examples) Artistry In Motion Questions: How did you get started? Who needs “Dance Cloths”? (Everyone...every sport has their own “gear”) What should Men get, & when? What Should Women have, & when? What or who is your biggest design influence? Core Rhythm Questions: How did Core Rhythms come about? Listener Questions: Trishia Weger: What kind of diet do you have? Are you really strict about it? How do you stay in shape? You once shared with Tricia ie Todd. How you first started making your beautiful competition dance costumes with your mom, and that in the early years you had to make the flashy embellishments from raw materials. Can you tell us more about that, and how that differs today? She and her mom used to hammer out homemade sequins from small discs in Her home country in the early days. I was fascinated by that. I am sure there is much more to the story! How does a short dancer adjust dance style to get favorable attention from judges? Amber: What is something you think students 1) Overthink, and 2) under-prepare for in getting ready for comps, or even while at comps Is there any “OMG, not again” errors that you see people make? Dancing and Costume Beatriz Holan: I have one struggle (out of 150) I learn the school figures, I can follow with a partner but later, when I have to do it on my own, my brain goes blank! I don't remember much of the names. I feel like I've wasted a lesson and you know that is a limited supply Miscellaneous Questions: So tell us about your dogs Any crazy four wheeling stories Share with the listeners the time you and Bob went running with your friends dog (they had to carry the dog back) If you were judging a couple dancing a side x side competition...AND that couple was Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova. Who would you mark 1st? /episode/index/show/ballroomdancing/id/14533154

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Do I Need A Partner To Learn To Ballroom Dance? 04/20/2020

Ballroom Dance Music With Brent Thomas Mills 04/20/2020

Welcome To "All About Ballroom Dancing" 04/20/2020

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