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Dance Education
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Floorcraft: Has It Become a Lost Art?
Has floorcraft become a disappearing skill in competitive ballroom dancing? Drawing on decades of experience, Anthony Hurley reflects on changing competition habits and revisits the timeless principles of awareness, adaptability, and movement etiquette that once defined successful dancing.
Children’s Solo Dancing – Where Are We Heading?
When children dance, we should see movement, imagination, and joy - not exaggerated gestures designed to impress.
Dance education shapes personalities ~ and with that comes responsibility.
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.
B.A.S.E. 2025 Year in Review ~ a Reflection
B.A.S.E. – the Body of Artistic Standards of Excellence – reaffirms its commitment
to artistry, authenticity, and integrity in competitive dance,
highlighting education, ethics, and technical excellence throughout 2025.
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.
Victor Silvester, the father of strict tempo music
Victor Silvester, one of the first recorded World Champions, revolutionized British ballroom dancing with strict tempo music and codified dance standards. His influence on technique, teaching, and social dance endures to this day.