Exclusives
A Standing Ovation for Competitors’ Commission Fundraiser
“We feel so strongly, this is one of the best [dance] federations in the world, and we want to continue to help it be the best. There is a reason why so many dancers come here, we have great business, great dancers, and great coaches: so, it is necessary for us to represent ourselves well as competitors. It’s not a conflict thing, it’s more about helping those who are guiding us to help them understand...
Polite actions are requested by the competition on deck captains.
Analog vs. Digital
Music is very important. Every dancer knows this. Most of us receive inspiration, practice and perform to music all the time. Music that you choose to play for yourself reflects certain traits of character and moods that you are in. So every dancer enjoys dancing to music that he/she is able to connect to, to draw energy from and to unite with.
Take a breath before you text!
DanceBeat recently sat down with professional dancer, Mayo Alanen, to hear about an exciting new charity that gives your dancing an inspiring and life-changing purpose.
Social Graces: A Ballroom Etiquette Column
Just a bit more respect, please! This was the topic of discussion at an event when I was talking to International Latin Champion, choreographer, studio and event owner, Paul Killick.
For over 10 years Cher Rutherford has been dispensing her own style of etiquette advice in the pages of Dance Beat. We are now happy to offer this sage wisdom to our online readers and don’t forget if you have a question for Cher, you can reach her through our email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Let’s talk about that O1 Visa
In the 2015 United States National Championships - Open and Rising Star Professional events - there were over 70 professionals who were at that time on the O-1B visa.
Today, most ballroom dancers and dance teachers who are from outside the United States came here legally under the non-immigrant visa category of O-1 which is for individuals who have demonstrated “extraordinary abilities”. As many of you are already aware, changes by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) in regard to the O1 are having a serious impact on our industry. We understand that it is not just our industry, but all O1’s. But the changes are taking a drastic toll on the dance industry.*
