What to practice when you don’t know what to practice – by Cassie Tucker
Cassie practicing at Dancesport Kingdom. “What to practice when you don’t know what to practice” DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker says stop making excuses and get practicing! “What to Practice When You Don’t Know What to Practice If ever you find yourself with a free moment at the studio – or at home – and […]
I can’t tell a Waltz from a Tango – by Cassie Tucker
Cassie pictured just before a lesson at Dancesport Kingdom. I can’t tell a Waltz from a Tango DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker writes about how these two favourite Ballroom dances could never be mixed up! “I Can’t Tell a Waltz from a Tango” “A cute title for a classic song; I am certain that you […]
Dancesport vs Dressage – by Katie Keenan
Katie with her dance partner Edward at the Australian Dancesport Championships (above) and below as a Dressage Champion. DANCESPORT VS DRESSAGE DK Ballroom dancer Katie Keenan writes about the similarities between Dressage and her Ballroom, New Vogue and Latin American dancing. “Please find below a little story of my feeling on the similarities between dressage […]
The best Dancesport student I ever had – by Jennifer Jackson
Jennifer receiving an Award at Dancesport Kingdom. THE BEST DANCE STUDENT I EVER HAD. DK Ballroom Instructor Jennifer Jackson writes about her favourite Ballroom, New Vogue and Latin American dance student. The best Dancesport student I ever had. “The best student I ever had was a couple! Actually two couples. Husbands and wives who had […]
Use the couch to get you moving – by Cassie Tucker
Cassie practices at Dancesport Kingdom. USE THE COUCH TO GET YOU MOVING! DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker writes about her inspiration for Ballroom, New Vogue and Latin American dance. Use the Couch to get you Moving I think I can safely say that like most people over the last few months I have developed a […]
My biggest mistake on the competition floor – by Jennifer Jackson
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Jennifer performing with her competition partner Frank at the Australian Dancesport Championships. My biggest mistake on the Dancesport competition floor. DK Ballroom Instructor Jennifer Jackson describes a real problem for competitive Dancesport performers. My biggest mistake on the Dancesport competition dance floor. Yes I know you are probably picturing hundreds of […]
“Performance Jitters” – by Cassie Tucker
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Cassie performing with her partner Andrew at the Australian Dancesport Championships (photo courtesy of Feather Finish Photography) "Performance Jitters – Don't bring a Knife to a Gun Fight" DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker provides advice on overcoming performance day jitters. Performance Jitters – Don’t bring a Knife to a Gun Fight […]
I became a Ballroom addict – by Linda Callander
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Linda with her professional Dancesport Coach – Leighton "I became a Ballroom addict !" DK Ballroom Dancer Linda Callander describes her journey with Ballroom dancing at Dancesport Kingdom “I love to move to the rhythm of dance music. If there is a beat I will at least be tapping my toes. […]
Why I became a Ballroom Instructor – by Frank Proctor
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Frank with his dance partner Jennifer Jackson. "Why I became a Ballroom Instructor" DK Ballroom Instructor Frank Proctor writes on the final decision to become a dance teacher. ” When you gain pleasure from an activity and it gives you obvious benefits it is natural to want to share that activity […]
It Just Figures – by Chris Bruce
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Chris with his wife and competitive partner Monika. "It Just Figures" DK Ballroom Instructor Chris Bruce writes about the best way to remember dance steps. “It Just Figures… As a beginning ballroom dancer, how can I learn my routines faster? When we start learning a routine it seems there are a […]