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Barry Gasson
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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
The Alemana
A detailed study to give valuable insights about this figure, which is commonly danced incorrectly. By Barry Gasson
One foot, two feet – the plane truth
Get over the foot, weight distribution, moving from foot to foot - an analysis by Barry Gasson
Is There Really Anything New?
Simplicity is being lost, except in the very highest levels of competition. Says Barry Gasson
Understanding Heel Turns
By Barry Gasson At all levels of Ballroom Dancing I am constantly dismayed by the standard of Heel…
The production of quality tango
By Barry Gasson The tango stance To create a broad idea as to an idealistic stance one must…
Athletes or Artists?
By Barry Gasson
The competitive dance floors of the world have become battlefields where strenuous exertion is apparent in most couples, and young men seem to think that it should look difficult and you should appear to be trying and striving. So ask yourself these questions: Are you and artist or an athlete? What is the difference? Does it matter?