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B.A.S.E. (Body for Artistic Standards of Excellence)
B.A.S.E. is a body of comprised of some of the most respected names in Ballroom and Latin American Dance from the last half century.
Professional Open Smooth from Platinum Dancesport 2021
Congratulations to Igor and Polina Pilipenchuk on the success and growth of this competition!
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Report by: Amy Anderson
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Photos by: Ryan Kenner Photography
Amateur Latin from Utah Dancesport Challenge 2021
Such a fantastic event with participants from all over the US and great energy from the first round.
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Report by: Anna Shahbazyan
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Photos by: Dawid Schulz
Ballroom’s First Lady! An interview with Doreen Freeman
Last year at the Blackpool Festival we were fortunate to speak with one of the living legends of the Ballroom world – Ms. Doreen Freeman. (This interview first appeared in Dance Beat in April 2009)
Dance World Mourns Passing of Ron Montez
The dance world is in mourning today following the death of US Icon, Ron Montez.
How Dancers Can Stay in Competitive Shape During A Global Pandemic
Dance is special in so many different ways. From mastering Waltz or Cha Cha Cha to learning an entirely new choreography from scratch, it is an intoxicating discipline that is full of so much growth and exhilaration.
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Report by: Lilia Furman
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Photos by: Courtesy Lilia Furman
LeRoy Walters Passes
It is with a terribly heavy heart that we must once again report the death of a US Dance Icon.
The Value of Being a Ballroom Dance Student - Winning regardless of Winning
The value of being a dance student, especially a competitive ballroom student, is way underestimated.
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Report by: Philip Schaenman
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Photos by: Kirill Gorjatsev