The Dancesport Life Show

About our guests Massimo and Laura are finalists in Professional Latin at the WDC European Championship and semifinalists in all the top competitions from the WDC World such as Blackpool or the International Championship.   You can follow them on Instagram    Topics discussed in this episode Dance Amore Camp lectures Their dancing story Their best memories Personality differences The three main characteristics of a great dance couple   You can watch our interview on YouTube.   Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details, and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.  

About our guests Pavel & Oxana are currently finalists in the WDC World Professional Latin and in the WDC European Professional Latin Championships. They grace us with their style of dance and in this interview, they share their story with us. You can follow them on Instagram Pavel Instagram Oxana Topics discussed in this episode Dance Amore Camp lectures Their dancing story The main characteristics of a great dance couple Showdance Support of the family Believing in your dreams You can watch our interview on YouTube. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details, and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests Malthe & Sandra are semifinalists in all the big competitions from the WDSF Latin world and Danish Champions.   You can follow them on Instagram Malthe Instagram Sandra   Topics discussed in this episode Their beginning Relationship & dancing Musicality Communication Inspiration Schedule Importance of dance camps Trusting yourself   Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details, and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests Peter & Kristina Stokkebroe are one of the biggest names in the world of Latin-American dancing. They are multiple times Danish Champions, British Open Champions, European & World Champions.  You can follow them on Summer Dancecamp website Instagram Kristina Instagram Peter Topics discussed in this episode Their dance history Magical moments Uniqueness Having the right teachers The continuous quest Life after competing The growth of knowledge About quick fixes Summer Dancecamp Dance Federations The viral video of little William Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest Marco Cavacini is the personal trainer of Team Diablo - one of the most well-known names in the WDSF world. He prepares personalized training sessions for champions like Gabriele Goffredo & Anna Matus and many others.  You can follow him on Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Topics discussed in this episode Marco's background in sport Learning to work with dancers The relation between a personal trainer and the dancers Names that went through Marco's training program Sacrifices dancers make Dealing with injuries Team spirit & motivation The new generation of dancers Team Diablo camps Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests Andrea Silvestri & Martina Varadi are one of the top WDSF Amateur Latin couples. They are finalists in all the major events such as Grand Slams and World Championships. Andrea & Martina are very passionate and they tell us all you need to know about what inspires them. You can follow them on Facebook Martina's Instagram / Andrea's Instagram Topics discussed in this episode Their dance journey What they love about dancing Planning a busy schedule Maintaining a healthy relationship Finding inspiration Where they see themselves in 5 years A challenge for our audience Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests Emanuel Valeri & Tania Kehlet are one of the most loved standard dancers. Their long career has been filed with great results both in Amateur and Professional division. Among their best results are titles like Blackpool Amateur champions and WDSF World and European Professional Standard champions - WDC & WDSF. They retired the competitive world at the PD World championship in Aarhus, Denmark in November 2016. You can follow them on Facebook Emanuel's Instagram / Tania's Instagram Twitter Topics discussed in this episode Beginning of their dancing career Schedule What is important in a dance couple What to look at when in search of a dance teacher Finding inspiration Bits of advice for teachers Life after the competitive career Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest Dr. Jerry Lynch is a coach, mentor, and teacher who guides and coaches athletes and parents to explore the meaning and purpose of sport. He has been recognized as one of the top five in his profession nationwide. He is the author of 13 books and amongst them is “Thinking Body, Dancing Mind”. You can follow him on Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Topics discussed in this episode What is Tao-Sport How to read “Thinking Body, Dancing Mind” Dealing with perfectionism Building confidence Recovering from injuries Our surprise guest “Win the day” Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests Pasha Pashkov & Daniella Karagach are one of the most popular dance couples at the moment, both for dancers and dance fans and they participated at the American show  “World of Dance”. They are the winners of Blackpool (British Open) Rising Star Professional championship. They are smart, talented and charismatic, willing to share some of their secrets. You can follow them on Pasha Facebook/Instagram Daniella Facebook/Instagram Topics discussed in this episode The beginning of their story; The role of the man in the couple; Being in tune with your body; Balance in a dance couple; Personality on the dancefloor; Dancing together and being in a relationship; Going from Junior 2 straight to Adult; Their schedule; The difference between US competitions and European ones; World of Dance; Pasha's dance bible - “Thinking Body, Dancing Mind” Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Dr. Peter Lovatt is a Dance Psychologist. He set up the Dance Psychology Lab at the University of Hertfordshire and is currently a lecturer on Performance (Dance) Psychology at the Royal Ballet School. With his passion for dancing and psychology, he is making an impact in this industry by touching taboo subjects such as self-esteem on dancers and stereotypes of male dancers. Follow him on: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Topics discussed in this episode: Dr. Peter Lovatt & his dancing career; Dancing as a language; Communication & emotion in ballroom dancing; Dancers' self-esteem; Male stigma in the dancing world; Dancing & Parkinson's disease; Dr. Peter Lovatt's Ted Talks routines. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Costin Glavan is a Romanian physical trainer and nutritionist, certified by the C.H.E.K. Institute. He started karate when he was 17 years old, now reaching the high level of black belt - 3 dan. Costin is specialized in training people and athletes in how to have a good posture and perform better. His knowledge can be easily applied to the world of dancesport if you want to improve your performance and outlast any competition. Find out more about Costin Glavan and his course on his website. You can contact him here. Topics discussed in this episode: Injuries and compensation patterns; Paul Chek; Base conditioning; Primal pattern movements; Macronutrients and hormones; Muscle slings; Specificity training. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Espen Salberg is a former ballroom and latin champion. As one of the best teachers in the world of dancesport he produced no less than 17 world champions. For Espen, the true value of a dance couple stands in the dialog and the togetherness between them. For the ladies it is important to have beautiful leg-action and for the men to be in control. The secrets gathered from dancesport competitions helped him create stretch couture and become one of the most talented designers. You can see the interview on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram You can find his collections here Topics discussed in this episode: First contact with dancing; What he appreciates in a dance couple; The Latin Fantasy Show; The switch to Fashion world; How current fashion influences fashion in competitive dancewear; How the dancesport world will change in the future; The secret behind his trademark - the scarf. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests: Hugely talented and hard-working Paul Moldovan and Cristina Tatar were the first Romanians to ever win a world champion title (Beijing, 2012). Since then they always aimed for the top of WDSF Latin ranking. For both of them, dancing is a way of life and they wouldn't see themselves doing something else. In this podcast, they walked us through the best moments and the biggest challenges of their dance career. You can follow them on: Paul Moldovan & Cristina Tatar / Facebook Paul Moldovan/ Facebook/ Instagram Cristina Tatar / Facebook/ Instagram Topics discussed in this episode: First contact with dancesport; Emotions of their first tryout; Knowing your partner 100%; Winning under 21 world titles; Consistency of training; Mindset during the competition; Best and worst moments; The pressure of the competitive system; The importance of external support; Coaching seen as parenting; Excitement of learning something new. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests: Charismatic, fresh and ready to deliver high-standard performances every time. No description does justice to the greatness achieved by Marius Balan and Khrystyna Moshenska in the dancesport world. Constantly conquering the top of WDSF Adult Latin ranking, Marius and Khrystyna seek to continue working hard and to set high-quality standards for Latin routines. Through lots of traveling, training, trying to keep up with healthy behaviors, what keeps them going is the aspiration to put on a first-class act. Dancing as both body & soul experience. You can follow them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinaMarius/ Instagram Marius: https://www.instagram.com/marius_balan/ Instagram Khrystyna:https://www.instagram.com/kristinamoshenskaya/ Topics discussed in this episode: How they began dancing together; Starting at an early age; Other sports practiced in school; Keeping motivated; Marius's inspirational icon; The pressure of giving 100% every time; A typical week schedule; Health-related risks associated with dancing; The Cuban Experience; Best piece of advice received; The perfect approach for dancers' parent. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Jay Olson, M.Sc. is a doctoral researcher at McGill University. He has also been a magician since he was 7 years old. Jay is known for his work as a consultant to reduce fatigue and improve the performance of business travelers and elite athletes. Jay Olson is interested in how psychology and magic can be combined and overlapped. In the podcast, you can find how the placebo effect and the power of suggestion can help you enhance your performance and reduce jet lag, along with tip and tricks concerning light exposure. Find out more about Jay Olson on https://www.jayolson.org/. Topics discussed in this episode: How he got into magic; Overlapping and combining magic and psychology; Magic as a method in psychology; Circadian rhythm; Sleep hygiene; Light exposure & jet lag; Melatonin - if and when to take it; His go-to sleeping tools; Placebo & the power of suggestion; The psychology behind magic - influence. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests: Young and highly determined to leave a mark in the dancesport world. Madis Abel and Aleksandra Galkina partnered up in 2012 and ever since they've been working hard and aiming for the stars in WDSF Standard division. Madis is a mountain of calmness and sharpness, while Aleksandra's exuberant energy completes it perfectly and makes it a perfect pair. They get their inspiration from their trainer, Aleksander Makarov and together they brought Estonia on the #6 place in the world ranking. You can follow them on: Madis Abel & Aleksandra Galkina / Facebook/ Instagram Madis Abel / Instagram Aleksandra/ Instagram Topics discussed in this episode A typical week schedule Psychological preparation before a competition Partnership approach Changing yourself vs. changing your partner The impact of the teacher (Aleksander Makarov) Setting goals Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guests: Young, fresh and up for great things. Those words describe Anastasia Novikova and Winson Tam, winners of the World Open Latin in Belgrade in 2017. They both started at an early age are working hard ever since. Winson is easy going and catches the moves fast. Anastasia is analytical and thinks every move through. A complementary pair. Through neverending trainings, practices, and routines what keeps them going is the feeling dancesport fires in them. You can follow them on: Anastasia Novikova/ Instagram, Facebook, Facebook for bddanceshoes Winsom Tam/ Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Topics discussed in this episode Starting at an early age Keeping motivated Their dancing and training schedule Seeking for inspiration and refreshing routines Where does talent come from Complementing each other The experience of doing 10 dances The importance of maintaining The trio of coaches: Tatsiana Lahvinovich Galchun, Alexey Galchun, and Zoran Ploh The side-business of Anastasia Winson's vlog Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Born in Slovenia, Barbara already started to teach at the age of 18. Now, with more than 30 years of experience as an adjudicator and trainer, she has an open eye for every student and believes that dance is an opportunity to express life's values. Her educational project Cuban Experience in Havana, in cooperation with leading Cuban experts from Instituto Superior del Arte, was translated in the form of a short documentary called Back to the roots and in a book with the same name. Find more about the Cuban experience here. You can buy her book here. Topics discussed in this episode Discovering her mission in life No method is universal for each student Barbara's way of teaching Translating information into sensing Pulling out potential out of people Proving vs. improving The meaning of dancing The documentary & the book "BACK TO THE ROOTS" Teachers as a bridge between past and future Looking for vs. looking at Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About the guest: In 1998  after giving some lectures convinced by his close friend Ruth Vermeij, Maximilian let go of his commercial years in advertising.  Soon from a communication specialist in advertising, he turns to be a communication specialist in dance, a performance coach who loves finding the strengths that lie in the couples he works with. He decided to take his experience and put his knowledge in books to help dancers communicate better and find ways of relieving the stress and coping with it during tense times. You can find more on his workshops by following Team Amsterdam: http://www.dutchdancelab.com/workshops-2018 . Website: http://www.yourmaximum.com/team/maximilliaan/ Topics discussed in this episode The three lectures in Holland Dance to your Maximum & Dance Without Stress The safety of the studio and the danger of the competition The difference between a teacher and a performance coach Working for stamina vs. Working for a performance Dealing with stress The importance of repetition for the mind & body The connection between breathing and musicality The personal contribution and the charisma The main 3 things Maximilian advises couples to do Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About the guest: Dance has been in the life of Peter Townsend since he was 7. For many years he danced competitively and he became a Professional at the age of 21. He studied not only ballroom and latin but also classical, contemporary and jazz ballet and contact improvisation. He was a founding member of Team Amsterdam and he finds that one can be highly motivated by different thoughts and ideas. His approach to teaching is quite unique as he believes dancers need to have conversations from within themselves and from within the partnership. Peter has worked with amateur and professional World Champions in Ballroom, Latin and Showdance. You can find more on his workshops by following Team Amsterdam: http://www.dutchdancelab.com/workshops-2018. Topics discussed in this episode Peter Townsend's dance story; Team Amsterdam; The difference between teaching and coaching; The traits of a great dance student; The illusion of effortless dancing; The importance of structuring practice. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Pietro Braga is a master of the art of dance. Starting from the early age of 16 years old, he teaches social dance and finishes working for the WDSF. He believes that although precise technique is an essential element of the aesthetics of the dancesport performance, the musicality of the movement must be met with the same diligence. Topics discussed in this episode Working on musicality; Knowing biomechanics; What do you look for in a couple as a judge; The mindset of a champion. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About the guest: William Pino found himself in a studio at a very young age. That was the start of a relatively short but intense and strong career. His dance partner, Alessandra Bucciarelli, was the one he'd marry. By 20 they were the only couple in the world that won all major competitions under 21: International, Blackpool, German Open etc. At 21 they were top 6 in the world, at 26 world champions, at 27 already professionals. And that's how you do it Italian style! Topics discussed in this episode The beginning of his dance career; His motivation to dance; The role of music in ballroom dancing; The most important strength as a couple: realness; Looking like a ballroom dancer vs. Being a ballroom dancer 5 things that make a successful couple. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest: Life has a strange way of playing out, and it is very unpredictable. Watching a tango lesson touched Siscu Perez so much that it put him on a career path very different from the one he imagined. From a shy reclusive child who wanted to grow to be a history teacher, he came to be one of the greatest teachers in dancesport and an adjudicator in competitions all over the world. Topics discussed in this episode His first impromptu encounter with dance The freedom dance brings Why did he choose teaching over competing The relationship between the two partners in dance The teachers that influenced him the most Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

Colin James is one of the world's most distinguished ‪coaches holding the prestigious award "Teacher of the year". His name stands behind many champions and finalists around the globe. You might also know him from his long-lasting collaboration with Dancing with the Stars in Poland. Colin James is a Blackpool and UK Open Amateur Champion, and a second-time Grand Slam winner. He has been a finalist in every major international Professional Latin competition, including the World Professional Latin and European Professional Latin Championships from 1985 through 1990. We were honored to have Colin James on our podcast and discuss the hottest topics in dancesport: from having a healthy relationship with your dance partner to the preparation before the competition. Topics discussed in this episode Having a relationship with your dance partner; The motivation behind the effort; What it takes to be a world champion; How much practice is enough practice?; Performing great at competitions; The routine before the competition; The physical, mental and the spiritual side of an extraordinary dancer. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guest:  Dekatra Lapaeva was a professional Latin-American dancer who has been a finalist in most major competitions and championships all around the World. Dekatra writes, creates, and innovates all the time. She is a multi-dimensional artist with 25 years of experience who weaves an imaginary bridge among movement and dance, visual arts and writing poetry. With a background in psychology and philosophy, Dekatra teaches her students not only to be amazing dancers but to be great people, who dance from a truly genuine and authentic place. Her teaching style allows dancers to strengthen their technique and dance ability while feeling completely supported and encouraged along the way. Our time spent talking with her was a blast. Dekatra has an ongoing art exhibition at Corza cafe:111 High Street, West Wickham BR4 0LT. Find more about her art on her Facebook Page and her Instagram. Topics discussed in this episode:  The condition and meaning of an artist;  What it takes to have a great partnership;  Discussing the balance between performance and technique;  How to get ready for a competition; What are the elements that can help you improve your dancing;  The books that belong on every dancer's bookshelf. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About our guestHow is it to have such an interesting life that you had a movie made after it? Pierre Dulaine surely knows. Along with his partner Yvonne Marceau, he won the Blackpool exhibition section four times. But even though he was a force in the professional dancer's community, he had a bigger call for teaching.   He received the Americans for the Arts Award, the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Carl Alan Award or the United Nations nomination as a Goodwill Ambassador for promoting peace. The Dulaine teaching method combines the love for humankind with the love for dance to give birth to a wonderful synergy between the two in projects such as Dancing Classrooms. He does more than teaching steps, he teaches touching a human being with grace and respect in face of segregation and prejudice. One small step in a dance class, one giant step for humanity. You can find more about Dancing Classrooms here. His official website is http://www.pierredulaine.org. Topics discussed in this podcast His life story: from professional dancer to dance teacher; The creation of the program Dancing Classrooms; Explaining the Dulaine Teaching Method and the need for it; What are the things that ballroom dancing builds in people; His mission for the years to come. Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

About the guest Aleksander Makarov became an iconic figure in dancesport, teaching champions like Madis Abel and Aleksandra Galkina. His last partner is also his actual wife and he had been dancing with her in the last 4-5 years of his dance career, which were the most successful. They won International Championships U21 and they're second and third in Blackpool U21. Though he decided to stop dancing at a young age, for him this moment was the strongest push to start teaching because he wanted to prove everyone that he still wanted to achieve great things as a teacher, not only as a dancer. Topics discussed in this episode How important are the basics and technique in ballroom dancing in order to understand when to move forward with your performance The role of a teacher in building a strong mindset Going through tough times as a team and how important is to have the teacher's support How important is it to have the dancing stamina and practicing for the competition on a daily basis How does he improve to become the best in his field Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform – Dancesportlife Academy – offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.

Former professional ballroom dancer, fashion model, now author, dancesport teacher and choreographer - Dirk Heidemann is the personification of Latin dancing: colorful, passionate and raw. After more than 30 years of training and preparing 40 champions of Germany, Europe, World Champions, Blackpool and German Open, he is considered one of the best ballroom dance coaches in the world. Topics discussed in this episode Life story and daily routines as a world-famous teacher How major differences of cultures can affect ballroom dance What are the 5 things he is looking as a judge in a couple Why technique is simply an instrument to help dancers show off what's really important How the physical beauty in dancesport is a top priority What makes a great dancer and how much your talent means in ballroom dancing world Would you love to learn choreographies, technical details and different methods for improving your posture, style, and overall performance from the comfort of your home studio? Our online platform - Dancesportlife Academy - offers you a vast library of courses and high-quality recordings of dance camps from all over the world at highly discounted prices.