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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.
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.
Betty White and the Arthur Murray Party
Why did Betty white appear on the Arthur Murray Party on TV?
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
A Talk with…Bryan Allen
This is the 4th of a series of interviews called “A Talk with”. These talks are produced for…
A Talk with … Sam Sodano
An exclusive conversation with Sam Sodano, ballroom legend and Ohio Star Ball organizer, on the evolution and authenticity of Latin American competitive dance. Insights for dancers, coaches, and dance enthusiasts alike.
1922 Amateur World Champions
Cecil Reuben and Flora Le Breton This is a real gem! This video shows Cecil and Flora right…
The Blackpool Lecture
An engaging lecture from the Blackpool Dance Festival 2011, tracing the history of ballroom dancing from European court traditions to the rhythms of tango, jazz, and Cuban son ~ brought to life by an all-star cast of ballroom champions.
How do elite athletes conquer their nerves?
In this CNN video Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping calm and how elite athletes conquer their nerves
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