Fear of Falling – by Cassie Tucker
I think that everyone at some time has felt anxious about falling on the dance floor; whether it be fear of being injured or fear of embarrassment. Everyone has had at least one “slip” or near miss that has made us wary of falling. This fear can prevent us from dancing our best as we often restrict our stride to maintain control.
To Curtsy or Point? – by Cassie Tucker
Another question we get a lot from our ladies at DK (especially close to Award Presentation time) is, “How to finish your dance: Curtsy or Point? “. Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker gives some simple guidelines to help you choose… Every performance needs a clean finish; an opportunity for you to say “Ta Da! I am finished!”, while giving the audience their cue to applaud…
Why do we dance Cha Cha and Rumba on the “2” count? – by Cassie Tucker
DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker tackles the question we have all heard (if not asked ourselves), “Why do we dance Cha Cha and Rumba on the “2” count?”
Rumba and Cha Cha are two dances that have been around for a very long time. Both originated in Cuba, the first being Rumba which emerged as early as 1919.
Friday Night Socials – by Cassie Tucker
At DK, we’re all desperately missing the Friday Night Socials! With any luck we’ll be back in the Studio once more… Until then, Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker shares some of her fondest memories…
Friday Night Socials: The highlight of the week!
New Vogue Lock Steps – by Cassie Tucker
In this instalment, DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker discusses the Lock Step in New Vogue dances (& how they differ from Standard Ballroom)… Figures in ballroom dancing are generally designed with a particular function in mind: some are designed for travel (Weave), some to change body position (Progressive Link), some are used for floor craft (Hover Corte) and others are purely designed to be fancy (Fleckerl).
Take the thinking out of Dancing! – by Cassie Tucker
DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker describes why practice is so important…
I am oddly fascinated by cases of memory loss. I’m not talking about a weekend bender that resulted in a blackout; I’m talking about chronic cases of long or short-term memory loss where parts of the brain responsible for forming memories have been permanently damaged.
CBM and CBMP: is there a difference? – by Cassie Tucker
DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker describes the difference between these two technical Ballroom terms.
“CBM and CBMP: is there a difference? Hands down two of the most confusing acronyms for ballroom dancing have to be CBM and CBMP. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve asked my teachers what these acronyms mean only to instantly forget them again. But isn’t CBM and CBMP the same thing? Surprising No! Let me explain the difference…
“Three Steps” – by Chris Bruce
DK Ballroom Instructor Chris Bruce demystifies some footwork inconsistencies. “Okay, we’ve been dancing for a while now. Basic Waltz and Quickstep routines were a breeze. Nailed the beginner Cha Cha Cha and Jive routines. We’ve dipped our toes into New Vogue with the Military Two Step and Mayfair Quickstep; even learnt (drum roll) a “Championship” New Vogue dance – the Evening Three Step!
Ladies styling in Ballroom by Matt Coulson
Join Matt Coulson as he answers two questions about ladies Ballroom styling. 1. How to hold your left hand. 2. How to hold your head.
Perform your best by choosing music you love – by Cassie Tucker
Cassie performing a spectacular Award. Perform your best by choosing music you love DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker describes how music enhances her performance. “Perform your best by choosing music you love I love starting a new Award term. There is something about going in to that first lesson a blank slate; knowing that right […]