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 […]
How to avoiding Ballroom dancing collisions – by Cassie Tucker
Cassie performing a spectacular Award. Avoiding Ballroom collisions – the ‘handbrake’. DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker describes how the lady has a key role in floor craft in Ballroom dancing.
How to ask someone to dance – by Jennifer Jackson
DK Ballroom Instructor Jennifer Jackson writes about how to ask someone to dance.
Hi everyone – Disclaimer required- this is definitely my personal opinion. How to ask someone to dance? Use your words!!
Using a Checklist to Supercharge your Dancesport Practice Part 2 (Couples) – by Cassie Tucker
DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker describes how a checklist can help couples practice Supercharge Your Practice by using a Checklist Part 2 – Couples Practice – by Cassie Tucker “Using a checklist for couples practice is an effective tool to ensure both individual and partnership practice goals are met, while also providing a clear action plan for the practice session.
Dumb things Ballroom dancers do – by Jennifer Jackson
DK Ballroom Instructor Jennifer Jackson writes about Ballroom Bloopers!
Dumb things dancers do – or more likely, Dumb things I have done. There was the time that I turned up at the ballroom dance studio with my two shoe bags, both only containing a left foot shoe?
Online Lesson #10: A Quickstep Trickstep
Time to do some small space quickstep! Join Angelica and David Rose – as they guide you through a super fun Quickstep “Trick” step that you can do in the kitchen and get your heart rate up! This online dance lesson series is to help you to keep dancing at home – and hopefully stay feeling a little connected to us (and us to you!) during Covid-19. They are entirely complimentary.
Cha Cha Cha at the Moulin Rouge in Paris – by John Keating
DK Dancer John Keating describes a time when he did the Cha Cha Cha at the Moulin Rouge!
“One of my favorite stories was when I was in Paris with my partner at the time. We were on a bus tour and the Director asked us if we wanted to go to a show at Moulin Rouge as it wasn’t on the schedule.