Using a Checklist to Supercharge your Dancesport Practice – by Cassie Tucker
DK Ballroom Instructor Cassie Tucker describes how a checklist can help you practice
“Supercharge Your Practice by using a Checklist: Part 1 – Solo Practice. Practicing Dancesport is the biggest contributor to improvement. In fact, for every one hour lesson you have with your instructor, you should be practicing for at least three to solidify the new information…
“How to deal with performance nerves” – by Jennifer Jackson
DK Ballroom Instructor Jennifer Jackson writes about how she deals with performance nerves. “How to deal with nerves. Or maybe, “How to Embrace your inner Chaos? “I’m still learning about this one and I’m not sure if it is something that I can realistically expect to resolve completely. Do I even want to?
“Own the Floor” – by James Uren
James smashing his performance with his Instructor Angelica. “Own the Floor” DK Gold level dancer James Uren describes how mindset made a Paso Doble performance of a lifetime. “December 2019 – over the summer break I had the opportunity to try to learn a new dance for the Summer Showcase, an annual event for DK […]
It’s Only Natural – by Chris Bruce
Chris partnering his student Julie during an Award Performance. “It’s Only Natural “ DK Ballroom Instructor Chris Bruce demystifies some Dancesport jargon. “Almost every activity we engage in has its jargon, its secret language understood only by those ‘in the know’. Ballroom dancing is no exception. If we can learn a little of this ballroom […]
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 […]