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Learn more about ballroom dance technique and other aspects of specific dances.
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.
A talk with … Evelyn Hoermann
The big "Rumba War" ... what was that all about? Find out from Evelyn Hoermann in her talk for DanceArchives YouTube Channel
Diagrammatic Analysis – Swing Action in Foxtrot
Barry Gasson provides an analysis of the swing action in Foxtrot. Including a diagram
The Hockey Stick
Why the name, where does it start, where does it go. Barry Gasson explains his view
Classification of Lifts in Dance
Beautiful explanation of holds, the different phases and classifications, landings and much more. By Sylvain Lafortune
The Alemana
A detailed study to give valuable insights about this figure, which is commonly danced incorrectly. By Barry Gasson
Cuban Experience # 1
An overview of the first Cuban Experience by Brigitt Mayer
Is There Really Anything New?
Simplicity is being lost, except in the very highest levels of competition. Says Barry Gasson
Barbara Ambroz workshop the Cuban Experience
Another look at the Cuban Experience 2014 By Sasha Pust