Floorcraft: Has It Become a Lost Art?
Has floorcraft become a disappearing skill in competitive ballroom dancing? Drawing on decades of experience, Anthony Hurley reflects on changing competition habits and revisits the timeless principles of awareness, adaptability, and movement etiquette that once defined successful dancing.
Children’s Solo Dancing – Where Are We Heading?
When children dance, we should see movement, imagination, and joy - not exaggerated gestures designed to impress.
Dance education shapes personalities ~ and with that comes responsibility.
Balance, Movement and Perception
A personal and technical reflection on balance, movement, and connection - revealing to us how dancers create efficiency, lightness, and harmony in motion.
In Memoriam ~ Wolfgang Opitz
Wolfgang Opitz was a world champion and a legendary coach who shaped generations of dancers. I had the privilege of training under him for over a decade, an experience that went far beyond technique.
“You cannot understand the music without the history.”
In Vienna’s 200th Strauss anniversary year (2025), Bibi Jung meets Eduard Strauss for a deeply personal conversation about history, power, courage, and the business behind the music. This intimate interview reveals the human stories behind the glittering waltzes and the women who shaped the Strauss legacy.
B.A.S.E. 2025 Year in Review ~ a Reflection
B.A.S.E. – the Body of Artistic Standards of Excellence – reaffirms its commitment
to artistry, authenticity, and integrity in competitive dance,
highlighting education, ethics, and technical excellence throughout 2025.
Cuban Rumba vs Square Rumba
What’s the difference between Cuban Rumba vs Square Rumba? Join Brigitt Mayer, Evelyn Hoermann, and Sirpa Suutari as they trace Rumba’s evolution through history, culture, and rhythm.
Roger & Micheline Ronnaux ~ First official World Champion in Latin American Dance
Discover the story of Roger and Micheline Ronnaux, France’s first official World Latin American Champions. Explore rare footage and their remarkable legacy in dance history.
SQUARE vs. CUBED!
Mark Parkin dives into the unexpected shake-up rocking the world of competition dancing.
Evelyn Hoermann and the Paso Doble ~ The Beginnings
What were the early days of Paso Doble like? Former World Pro Champion Evelyn Hoermann shares here insights on its 1920s origins and beyond.