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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.
The Difference between Footwork and Foot Usage
Here another take on Footwork vs Foot Usage by Loraine Barry
Technique, a personal view
For Michael Barr technique underpins everything we do. Find out more about his thoughts here.
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 Dance, A Medal and A Mystery
Well, that was fun; Tom contacted me asking whether I had any information about the medal and the…
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.
Who was Robert (Bobby) M. Medeiros
Excerpts from Ballroom Icons © Brigitt Mayer England, beset with etiquette tenets and rules of conduct, and the…
Videoclip of the introduction of the jive in the UK
This is a real gem!
Jo (Josephine) Bradley introducing the jive on tv in the UK.
Who was Alex Moore MBE?
Excerpts from Ballroom Icons © Brigitt Mayer Alex Moore possessed talents that made him known as “the…