Articles related to "Ballroom Dance Competition"

Ballroom dancing is a live example of teamwork. Lessons and theories learned from a dance partnership can indeed be applied to the workplace.

Apr 27, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

The history of ballroom dance is difficult to pin down, as dance has been an integral part of social celebration and ritual throughout the history of man.

Feb 26, 2009 - Nicki Heskin

From ballroom hair to make-up to clothes, preparation for a ballroom competition is an important supplement to the dance steps, and essential to a winning performance.

Nov 27, 2009 - Michelle Aveyard

Apart from the glamorous costumes, there is much more to interpret in the choreography of Rumba. The prerequisites are some basic knowledge of figures and imagination.

Jun 15, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Post-college dancers can find an alternative outlet to express their passion and desire for dancing through ballroom dance lessons.

Nov 9, 2009 - Michelle Aveyard

For the first time, wheelchair ballroom dancing will be featured as a sport in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Learn what it's all about and how it began.

May 28, 2008 - Megan Drummond

Ever watched "Dancing With the Stars" and wished you could do that? Or watched from the corner while your friends danced and longed to be with them? You can!

Mar 14, 2007 - Megan Drummond

Dancing, whether in Ballroom Standard or Latin style, is never a natural act when compared to walking. This explains the need to understand the concept behind it.

Apr 24, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Any Latin American dance choreography will appear dull without the lady's or even the man's spins and turns. These are movements where speed and rhythm are demonstrated.

Jun 9, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Jive is a fun and lively Latin American dance. However, the liveliness does not just happen by dancing the correct steps without improving on the basic techniques.

Dec 12, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

It is a known phenomenon that more women Ballroom dance than men. Why do more women fall in love with Ballroom dancing than men? The analysis could be interesting.

Oct 6, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Known to audiences as the Queen of Scream, Mary Murphy is the judge viewers either love or love to hate on the Fox reality show So You Think You Can Dance.

Jun 1, 2009 - Heidi Lowry

Some concerned Ballroom Dance hobbyists in Japan wrote in to the October 2009 issue of Dance Fan magazine voicing issues that bothered them on the dance floor.

Nov 3, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Dancing has long been an integral part of life, from the Ancient Greeks to modern-day couples dancing for pleasure or competition. But what do we know of its history?

Nov 9, 2008 - Claire Cowling

Films about ballroom dancing and TV dance competitions involving celebrities, has led to renewed interest in dance. Now, Singapore is producing champions for East Asia.

Jul 15, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Although not yet a Paralympic sport, wheelchair ballroom dancing is gaining in popularity and may show up at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.

Jan 21, 2010 - Megan Drummond

Many non-dancers who would consider entering the world of Ballroom dancing are inhibited by the costs. However, it all depends on the budget level you set for yourself.

Jun 21, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Ballroom Dancing classes and competitions are often broken up into bronze, silver and gold categories. Learn what they mean before jumping into one.

Jul 25, 2009 - Jennifer Walker

It is never easy to maintain a Ballroom dance partnership. However, a solid partnership is half the battle to great achievements in dance and life.

Jun 1, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Private ballroom dance lessons can be a great way to learn to dance well and quickly. It is a good idea to know what to expect before signing up.

May 2, 2009 - Jennifer Walker

Even after the always-grueling Vegas Week and their initial auditions, many of the faces in the Top 20 are foreign to viewers. Hopefully, this will help.

Jun 12, 2009 - Derek Siegel

In any Ballroom Dance performance, the lady dancer's costume always exudes much elegance. A Ballroom Dance dress is indispensable to enhance the dancer's movements.

Mar 23, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

The female Ballroom Latin costume is always the center of attraction on the dance floor to the audiences especially when the dancer is twisting and turning with speed.

Apr 11, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Ice dancing is different - it is a combination of a sports activity with the grace and poise of dancing. It calls for agility, technical skill, strength and confidence.

Mar 6, 2007 - Anuradha Muralidharan

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top seven female and seven male dancers, performing in pairs for America.

Nov 18, 2009 - Terry Finch

The decision of a Ballroom dance student to take private lesson is a hint of serious interest in the sport. Searching the right teacher merits some good research.

Jun 10, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

It takes more than just good dancing to be a champion in Ballroom Latin Dance. A dancer must stick to a total of 10 winning principles in order to be successful.

Jul 18, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

In the first set of results from America's votes, two dancers are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

Nov 12, 2009 - Terry Finch

Many people who want to learn ballroom dancing are too shy to try a group class. However, they can be a lot of fun.

Mar 18, 2009 - Jennifer Walker

A snowboarder, a football player, an ultimate fighter, a singer, a comedian, a kung-fu expert, a politician & an Osmond make up the list of this seasons male celebrities.

Sep 22, 2009 - Jennifer Hanhan

On Dancing with the Stars, more than one celebrity dancer has succumbed to the curse of inequitable fame and endearing personalities. Can it, or should it, be helped?

Mar 28, 2009 - Tricia Spencer

For no known reason, many studios, especially those in Hong Kong and Japan, tend to teach more variations than basic techniques to group classes.

Aug 5, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

The final night of competition for the top four dancers. Everett, Tara Jean, Vincent, and Jayme Rae hit the stage to dance group numbers, solos, and pair performances.

Oct 20, 2009 - Allen Williams

Many beginners are eager to try out their newly learned steps soon realize that they are way behind music. This is some frustrating experience that many dancers may have.

Oct 16, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Apart from the professional couples, the constant lack of men taking up Ballroom Dancing as a hobby or an interest is so much a global phenomenon.

Aug 30, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

In the latest set of results from America's votes, two dancers are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

Nov 30, 2009 - Terry Finch

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top nine female and nine male dancers, performing in pairs for the judges.

Nov 4, 2009 - Terry Finch

In the latest results from America's votes, two dancers from the Top 10 are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

Dec 3, 2009 - Terry Finch

In the latest set of results from America's votes, two dancers are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

Nov 19, 2009 - Terry Finch

A Ballroom Latin dancer's body is supposed to be trained to move anywhere any time. The idea of home practice is one way to get the body technically ready for dancing.

Jul 9, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Hong Kong is renowned as a shopping capital to the world. However, the annual event of The Galaxy Of Fame show is like a hidden gem to Ballroom Dance enthusiasts abroad.

Aug 14, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

The variety of music used for ballroom dancing is an avenue for exposure to the different musical styles and genres. Such exposure may promote improved societal awareness

Aug 15, 2007 - Jose Antonio A. Climaco

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top eight female and eight male dancers, performing in pairs for America.

Nov 11, 2009 - Terry Finch

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' begins the finale week, with the top three female and three male dancers performing in pairs.

Dec 16, 2009 - Terry Finch

Internet dance lessons allow couples to learn ballroom dancing with dance videos. Swing Dancing, Latin Dancing and Ballroom Dancing classes are all available online.

Jan 27, 2008 - Lisa Russell

Many Ballroom Latin dancers only practice with a partner. However, they underestimate the importance of individual practice for the purpose of technical improvement.

May 23, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Everyone who learns ballroom dancing should learn a few simple rules of dance etiquette.

Mar 7, 2009 - Jennifer Walker

Japan is a nation where Ballroom dance has well blended into the lifestyle of the people. As a result there are specialized Dance Tours catered for dance fans.

Dec 19, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Any dance studios wanting to promote Ballroom dancing would say that Ballroom dance is a good way to keep fit. But little is said about the actual how-to technique.

Sep 21, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Mayo Alanen paired with Kym Johnson for the Tango and Cha Cha Cha; Anna Demidova was paired with Maksim Chmerkovskiy for the Quickstep and Samba

May 12, 2009 - Amanda Hamilton