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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.
She ain’t heavy she’s my partner
Many many times I have heard this from people of all levels. The cause of this I hinted at during my last article. Many articles on these pages are based from a man’s stand point. In this one I have tried to give the ladies view point as well. Normally this is on the inside of an open reverse turn i.e. an open telemark.
How the mambo became the cha-cha-cha
This article first appeared in the Examiner (www.examiner.com) How the mambo became the cha-cha-cha and the mambo dance…
Wolfgang and Evelyn Opitz in a segue show 1971, the early disco era
By Brigitt Mayer Here you can see how the beat and disco era influenced the movements of the…
A clip of a typical Rumba British style from 1963
Read a little excerpt from Ballroom Icons and watch a great clip from Wally and Lorraine
Video of World Amateur Ballroom Championship 1939
Winners were John Wells (Elsa Wells’ brother) with Renee Sissons. They won it for the sixth time in…
From Ragtime to Swing
A look at the development of Swing from its early roots in Ragtime and through the Charleston and other dances.
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.