5 common mistakes we make when we learn
Several studies show that human babies, but also newborn animals, learn first by observing. In learning to dance we don’t observe enough says Jean Dorff
Is There Really Anything New?
Simplicity is being lost, except in the very highest levels of competition. Says Barry Gasson
Is There Really Anything New?
By Barry Gasson
It would appear that in today’s world, there are many experts clamouring for their particular pet theory to be aired, and it appears that many scientific equations and principles are being explored and applied to the human body in an attempt to improve on nature
What makes a good or effective coach?
By Jean Dorff
Understanding the importance of sport combined with the fact that the majority of athletes see their coach as the number one influential element in the their competitive experience begs us to look closer at the role and responsibilities of a coach
Why?
The heart of the dancer lies within the story line. You have to look and you have to find and discover it. That's what it's all about. It's all about your journey. You must find it in yourself, then take the viewers into the ride, so your dancing must be sincere and fully open. No masks, no hidden agenda
Barbara Ambroz workshop the Cuban Experience
Another look at the Cuban Experience 2014 By Sasha Pust
A paper on the history of dance in the US Submitted by Arthur Murray International
Arthur Murray’s Paper on History of Dances USA We would like to thank John Kimmins for submitting this…
Teaching methods
By Martha Ann Marie Harper
Most individuals have a primary learning process of which four examples are given. While working on my Educational degree, a professor missed detailing one of his lecture points on the board. When I asked if he would write it out he commented, “Miss Harper, I forgot that one of your primary learning processes is visual.”
How To Get A Dancer’s Body
By Joel Minden
Creating the look of a dancer is one thing, but a dancer's body is also characterized by fitness. Should dancers rely on aerobic training or "cardio" for conditioning? Let's consider the nature of a highly athletic form of dancing to determine whether aerobic exercise should be part of your approach to developing the body of a dancer
What Makes Elite Ballroom Dancers Better?
By Joel Minden
To answer this question, Prosen et al. (2013) examined movement quality of ballroom dancers competing at a world-class competition, the 2011 International Slovenia Open. Comparisons were made between top-ranked (placed in the top 12) and lower-ranked (placed in the bottom 12) couples