Podcasts about Dancesport

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast Series: “A Recap of Turin 2025,” Daniel Smrokowski sits down with two incredible athletes, Natalie Green and Trey Garrett, both of whom represented Special Olympics USA in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. Join us as we dive into their journeys, advocacy for inclusion, and the transformative power of sport. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: For Natalie Green: Natalie's journey in Special Olympics Movement : From her first involvement in 2012 to becoming a voice for inclusion and a Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassador. The power of inclusion: Why inclusion is a core part of Natalie's advocacy work and what it means to her personally. Dad n' Nat Unified Nation Podcast: Natalie talks about her podcast exploring the #GenerationUnified movement, a powerful initiative that promotes unity and inclusion. Special Olympics USA Games 2018: Natalie reflects on her experience as a youth leader and how it shaped her role as a global ambassador. Humans of New York feature: How it felt to have her impactful story shared during the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Co-authoring Stand – An Inclusion Story: The inspiration behind her book and the message she hopes to share with readers. Turin 2025 and the next chapter of her advocacy: What she hopes to achieve as she competes and promotes global inclusion. The influence of DanceSport and esports: How competing in these sports has shaped her understanding of teamwork, unity, and personal growth. Advice for young athletes: What Natalie would tell young people looking to join Special Olympics or get involved in inclusive sports. For Trey Garrett: Trey's Special Olympics journey: What inspired Trey to get involved in Special Olympics and how it has impacted his life. DanceSport at Turin 2025: Trey talks about his preparations and what excites him about competing in this new area of sport. Friendships and community: How Special Olympics has helped Trey form lasting connections and meaningful friendships. Balancing life: Trey discusses how he manages his job, hobbies, family time, and Special Olympics commitments. Representing Special Olympics USA on the world stage: What it means to Trey to represent his country at the World Winter Games in Turin. Travel and Disney: Trey shares some of his favorite travel experiences and how Disney is a special part of his life. Looking forward to Turin: Trey's excitement to meet new people, take photos, and experience everything Turin has to offer. Preparation for DanceSport: How Trey is mentally and physically getting ready for his DanceSport competition. Advice for new athletes: Trey's tips for athletes looking to take their Special Olympics involvement to the next level. Pride in his journey: Trey reflects on what he's most proud of and what's next for him after Turin. For Both: #GenerationUnified: Natalie and Trey discuss the meaning of the #GenerationUnified movement and its significance for the future of Special Olympics and inclusion. Advocacy for inclusion: How their experiences with Special Olympics have shaped their missions to advocate for respect and inclusivity. Key lessons learned: The most impactful lessons Natalie and Trey have gained from their involvement in Special Olympics and what they want others to take away. Fostering global inclusion: Their thoughts on how Special Olympics can continue to break down barriers and create an inclusive global community. Celebrating the power of sport: Looking back at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, Natalie and Trey share their vision for how the global community can come together to celebrate unity through sport. Tune in to hear about the amazing journeys of two athletes who are not just competing on the world stage but also using their voices to inspire others and advocate for inclusion. Episode 766 ShowNotes & Links: SpecialChronicles.com/Podcast766

In this week's regular episode of the Dancing Housewife Podcast, The Housewife returns after a two-week hiatus, acknowledging DUFF couple, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill, for running the show in her absence. She shares her long-term passion for 'Dancing with the Stars' and recounts how it inspired her to start ballroom dancing and create her humor blog, 'Just Another Ordinary Day', which you can read by clicking HERE.  She does a deep dive into the differences between traditional ballroom dance judging and 'Dancing with the Stars' judging, covering aspects such as judging criteria, technical standards, artistry, partnering, audience influence, judges' backgrounds, and scoring systems. The host concludes by shares how her fantasy of being contestant on the show has now been replaced with the dream of being invited to join the show as a featured judge. Be sure to tune in later this week for a Dishing with the DUFF Couple DWTS Week 8 Recap, featuring fan favorites, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill. If you're enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ or your favorite platform and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠ so you never miss an episode! And don't forget to visit ⁠⁠The Dancing Housewife Blog⁠⁠ for more content. 

Martial Attitude met the Dream Team composed by Filip & Gabi and asked them what is dance sport and what challenges it poses to dancers.With more than 12 years of experience in Sport Dance and participation in international competitions, how does the Dream Team use their mental coaching approach to support their athletes?Also, how they position themselves with the idea of "experience being overrated as opposed to perspective being underrated" as I stated a few months back?Meet an follow Filip & Gabi on their Instagram page and get involved with their activities clicking HERE.  If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know someone who is, and would like to take part to the series of Martial Attitude Voice podcast interviews exploring touch, confidence and blindness or if you would like to join in the Martial Attitude Training workshops now running in London every Sunday, please do keep in touch, via Instagram or according to your communication preferences, all available HERE. Sincerely,Mathias AlbertonFounder CEO at Martial Attitude C.I.C.BPS trainee Sport Psychologist MSc in Applied Sport Psychology at St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London, UK.

In this episode, Anya and I engage in a spirited conversation about our experiences at The New York International Salsa Congress. We delve into personal growth through dance, explore the dynamic between trendy and timeless elements, and share invaluable advice from Anya Katsevman—a renowned trainer of champions. Our sponsor for this episode is Worldtone Dance, a company that has been proudly serving dancers since 1969.  Explore their collection and schedule an appointment to visit their showroom at https://worldtonedance.com/. Worldtone Dance is passionate about supporting New York City's vibrant dance communities—tag them on Instagram @worldtonedance for a chance to be featured in their stories! Connect with Anya Katsevman: https://linktr.ee/Anyakatsevman Learn More About Sam's Work https://linktr.ee/samanthaqkutner?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=244ebcda-2d0a-45f5-929e-f80211b11382

In this episode, we're excited to feature Sergei Solodov and Ekaterina Maslennikova, co-owners of the Fred Astaire Lancaster studio. Sergei, originally from Irkutsk, Russia, has a rich background in dance, starting at age 12 and earning a Specialist degree from the St. Petersburg Lesgaft National State University. He's an elite performer in both Ballroom and Latin styles, recognized with an “M” classification by the Russian Federation of Dancesport. Sergei has competed extensively in the U.S. with Ekaterina, earning accolades such as three-time finalists at the United States Dance Championships and World Champion in Rising Star Smooth style at the Fred Astaire World Championships in 2022.Ekaterina, also from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, began dancing at age 7 and achieved remarkable success, including World Artistic Dance Championship titles and the WADF World and European Championships. Joining Sergei at Fred Astaire Studios in 2019, Ekaterina has also made significant strides in competitive dance, and together they have triumphed in the U.S. and world stages. Both are passionate about teaching, with a focus on connecting with students and helping them grow. In 2023, Sergei and Ekaterina became co-owners of the Fred Astaire Lancaster studio, where they look forward to sharing their love for dance and enhancing their community's lives.

I haven't spoken on the podcast yet about my personal experience learning dancing. At university, I took part in dancesport, which is competitive ballroom and latin dancing; and in the last few years I have been learning to dance tango. I am struck by the differences in philosophies, skill sets, values, and learning cultures between these dance styles, so I wanted to share my experience with you. Enjoy the episode. *** Music used in this episode: Uno by Anibal Troilo https://open.spotify.com/track/5TFzKLS8tjVMikVaOllr8L?si=69d0c8fbee934d2e Orgullo Criollo by Osvaldo Pugliese https://open.spotify.com/track/74CjrywI50qOpaLrXo02ik?si=91b1644591a74407 Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Wham! https://open.spotify.com/track/0ikz6tENMONtK6qGkOrU3c?si=76304e73b1b04754 Dear Future Husband by Meghan Trainor https://open.spotify.com/track/3cU2wBxuV6nFiuf6PJZNlC?si=0dd4a5e2a23c46bc ...plus one surprise I won't spoil.

National Smooth Champions, Hannah Bundus and Justin Chiou, visit the pod this week to share the story of their dance journey and offer advice for ballroom dancing newcomers and veterans alike. Hanna is also the senior 1 delegate on the USA Dance DanceSport committee. You can reach out to her with Dancesport questions, concerns, comments and suggestions at Ds-ballroomdelegate6@usedance.org. If you are enjoying Coffee Break with The Dancing Housewife, share it with your friends and be sure to click the Follow button so you never miss an episode. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedancinghousewife.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for podcast archives and to discover more ways to listen! Is there someone you'd like to be a guest on Coffee Break with The Dancing Housewife or a topic you'd like to be disucces? Drop an email to thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and let me know.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-datoc/message

In this week's episode, the iconic and entertaining Andrea Zaramella joins me to discuss the exciting changes happening to USA Dance regional qualifier, The Chicago DanceSport Championships. CDC USA Dance Regional and international competition, gala dinner and training camp will take place over the weekend of October 13-15, 2023 at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, 6501 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. To register for the competition, purchase tickets or to learn more about the event visit www.chicagodancesportchampionships.com or read Chicago, Chicago That Toddling Town, Rose-Ann Link's feature article in the September issue of American Dancer Magazine. If you are enjoying Coffee Break with The Dancing Housewife, share it with your friends and be sure to click the Follow button so you never miss an episode. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedancinghousewife.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for podcast archives and to discover more ways to listen! Is there someone you'd like to be a guest on Coffee Break with The Dancing Housewife? Drop an email to thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and let me know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-datoc/message

Now if you've been listening for a while then you'll remember a powerful conversation with a friend of mine, and a brilliant coach, Beatrice Zornek. It's one of the most downloaded episodes of all time on The Unlock Moment. So when Beatrice approached me recently and said ‘why don't we turn things around and put you on the spot', I thought it might be fun and interesting. And that's what we're doing today!We talk about my life in dance, my journey to coaching and much more in between. How balance and imbalance are central to my coaching practice and how I embrace the state of 'figuring out' in a journey of continual learning and growth.This is a conversation where you'll find out more about why I'm the person and the coach I am today - hope you enjoy it!--Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD: https://garycrotaz.com

In Episode 67 of Ballroom Chat, Alec Lachman, aka Alec the Bard, explores the connection between ballroom dance and TTRPGs. Samantha and Alec discuss the process behind creating a mask or character, tips for improvisational storytelling, the importance of failing epically, and how to navigation conflict resolution. Alec Lachman is a professional ballroom dancer and TTRPG content creator. Follow Alec the Bard's journey: https://beacons.ai/alecthebard Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Step into the fascinating world of dancesport and unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with our exclusive podcast episode with Wayne Eng. SNAP SHOT: DanceSport Champions 1981-1989 - retired to start a family Independent Studio Owner 1983-1994 Founder & CEO - DANCE VISION since 1992 and created Dance Vision International Dance Association Syllabus in 2001 teaching professionals how to instruct CHAIRMAN: EMERALD BALL - One of the largest in the world with over 15,000 entries DIRECTOR - United States Dance Championships Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of a renowned dancesport entrepreneur who has made waves in the industry. Discover their captivating story, learn from their triumphs and challenges, and gain valuable insights on building a thriving business in the world of dance. Tune in to this engaging conversation and be inspired by their passion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Don't miss out on this remarkable opportunity to gain exclusive knowledge from a true visionary in the dancesport space. Listen now and let the rhythm of success guide you! Vaughan Liddicoat - www.ballroommastery.tv Wayne Eng - www.dancevision.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancer-af/message

In Episode 66 of Ballroom Chat, JT Thomas discusses her dance career, from classically trained dancer to Smooth Champion to Country dancer. JT and Samantha reflect on how timing, in life as in dance is incredibly crucial, how exploring the essence of movement can take your dancing to the next level, and how planning for failure can lead to your success. JT also explains how country ballroom created an opportunity for her to begin a new chapter after completing her Professional Ballroom career. JT Thomas is a two-time US and World Professional Smooth Champion. She holds a BFA in Dance and is a current adjudicator and judge for ballroom dance. Find out more about JT Thomas: https://masterycamplasvegas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jt.thomas.940 https://instagram.com/jtizzledance Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Scalora DanceSport presents to you a Latin Final led by the voice of the DanceSport legend, Mr. Peter Maxwell! Each dance is a 1:30 min and 100% of the music and copyrights belong to Ross Mitchell His Band and Singers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scaloradancesport/support

Scalora DanceSport presents to you a Ballroom Final led by the voice of the DanceSport legend, Mr. Peter Maxwell! Each dance is a 1:30 min and 100% of the music and copyrights belong to Ross Mitchell His Band and Singers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scaloradancesport/support

Let's crack a beer and watch a bit of Slavik and Anna - her ENTRY to the floor is PRECISELY what we will break down and understand how you can steal this to win for yourself. Here is what no one is telling you about what you're really being judged on in DanceSport, ProAm, and Performances. It's NOT what you think it is so let's deep dive into this subject and you can win big. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF... How do you WALK on the floor? How do you CARRY yourself? What is your INTENTION? Are you even AWARE of you? What are you truly being judged on as a Ballroom or Latin Dancer? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancer-af/message

In Episode 65 of Ballroom Chat, Alisa Pravdo discusses dance injury prevention and recovery. Samantha and Alisa delve into the common causes of feet and ankle related injuries for dancers and answer some listener questions related to their own injury experiences. Alisa also stresses the importantance of proper strength and conditioning training, cross training, and nutrition for dancers and non-dancers alike. Alisa Pravdo is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. She also is a Board Certified Orthopedics Specialist and a Fellow of Orthopedics in Manual Physical Therapy. Alisa also holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Dance from Goucher College. Find out more about Alisa Pravdo: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/Pravdo-Alisa/ Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Alessandro Scalora sits down with the WDSF DanceSport Amateur Standard World Champion, Francesco Galuppo! Together they dive into the WDSF 2022 Amateur Standard World Championship discussing his emotions when they called his name, along with Debora's, as the Champions along with the various reactions of the DanceSport world. They also discuss Francesco's younger years when he first met Debora Pacini, his dance partner, as children and then slowly progressed to talk about some difficulties they had to overcome during their Youth and Under 21 years. Francesco and Debora's achievements: • Amateur Standard World Champion • World Games Vice Champion • Amateur Standard GrandSlam Champion • Amateur Standard World Cup Champion • Amateur Standard European Cup Champion • Amateur Standard Universal, Star, & International Championships Champion • Amateur Standard Italian Open Champion • Amateur Standard European Vice Champion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scaloradancesport/support

Duffy Betterton is the owner of Dance Dress Couture, and the Ballroom Box. Samantha and Duffy discuss her entrepreneurial projects and growth as a dance industry vendor. The pair also delve into her dance experience as an amateur in both the ballroom and country ballroom scenes.  Follow Duffy Betterton's projects: https://www.dancedresscouture.com https://ballroombox.me Use code BallroomChat to support the podcast! Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

SENtertainment's owner and founder, Noël, shares his journey from photographing cars as a hobby and passion to becoming a small business owner in the ballroom dance industry. Noël and Samantha discuss learning the ropes from Salsa to Waltz and Peabody and Noël shares some of the behind the scenes technical information  about capturing the perfect dance moment. SENtertainment is a photography and videography business serving the ballroom dance industry.  Follow Noël and SENtertainment: https://www.sentertainmentdigitalmedia.com https://www.Instagram.com/sentertainment.digitalmedia https://youtube.com/c/SENtertainmentDigitalMedia https://sentertainmentdigitalmedia.zenfolio.com/f321987626 Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Matt Bielli talks about his background in dancing Latin social styles while growing up in Italy, his move to the US, and his choice to separate his 10 dance competitive experience from his passion for Mambo, Salsa and other Cuban style dances. Samantha and Matt discuss his perspective on current rhythm dancing versus Latin dancing and he shares his knowledge and perspective on social Latin styles. Matt also delibrates on the pros and cons of switching to a competive Rhythm or 9-Dance future. Matt Bielli is a Professional 10 dance dancer. He is also a pro-am instructor and will be competiting in this year's USDC Mambo World Championships. Follow Matt Bielli: https://www.facebook.com/mattbielli https://www.instagram.com/elbaile223 https://www.youtube.com/mattbielli Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Ricci-Lee Hotz and Todd Munson of TM Ballroom Dance Studio discuss how to balance ProAm and Professional competition, their mindset and philosophy when it comes to preparation for competitions and how they set goals and expectations properly both for their students and for themselves. The pair reflect on the importance of finding a good coaching team to support you and guide you, as well as just their take on the Rhythm category and how they navigate their own dancing. Ricci-Lee Hotz and Todd Munson are a professional Rhythm couple based in Denver, Colorado. Todd is the owner of TM Ballroom Dance Studio, and Ricci-Lee is a registered dietician (Denver's Dancing Dietician). Together they are Rising Star and Open Professional Rhythm finalists, and compete Pro-Am in all styles with their students. Follow Todd and Ricci-Lee: https://www.tmballroomdance.com/ https://denversdancingdietitian.com/ Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

In part two of her conversation with Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones, Samantha asks whether dancesport engages in gatekeeping, Enio discusses the pendular nature of judging, and Terryl explains her approach to bridging the beginner-intermediate gap in Yoga instruction. The group also delves into the ever growing gap between competitive and social dance, and the health benefits of dance, yoga, and pilates as individuals age. Enio Cordoba was a US amateur Latin champion, Quarterfinalist at Blackpool and a US Pro Rising Star Latin champion. Terryl Jones was a Ohio Star Ball Professional Ballroom Quarterfinalist. Together, they were the Cabaret Champions at the World Swing Championships. They choreographed for "Dance with Me", they starred as themselves in "God and Salsa", recently launched an online platform called Yoga 4 Long Life, and they also provide consulting to dance, studio owners, and professionals through  EXT consulting. Follow Enio and Terryl: https://enioandterryl.com/ https://yoga4longlife.com/ https://www.extdanceconsulting.com/ https://www.letsdancela.com/ Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

In part one of this two part conversation, Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones sit down to reflect on their early dance careers, discuss the importance of mentorship, and their approach to dance education. The pair explore how the traditional dance studio system often fails to build a sustainable dance community, and explain how we don't know what we don't know. Enio Cordoba was a US amateur Latin champion, Quarterfinalist at Blackpool and a US Pro Rising Star Latin champion. Terryl Jones was a Ohio Star Ball Professional Ballroom Quarterfinalist. Together, they were the Cabaret Champions at the World Swing Championships. They choreographed for "Dance with Me", they starred as themselves in "God and Salsa", recently launched an online platform called Yoga 4 Long Life, and they also provide consulting to dance, studio owners, and professionals through  EXT consulting. Follow Enio and Terryl: https://enioandterryl.com/ https://yoga4longlife.com/ https://www.extdanceconsulting.com/ https://www.letsdancela.com/ Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Tony Nunez returns to the Ballroom Chat podcast to explore the importance authenticity and inclusivity in ballroom dance. Tony and Samantha discuss the balance between politics and purpose, and Tony shares his philosphy of leading with gratitude.  Tony Nunez is a World WDSF Professional Smooth Finalist, US-WDSF 9-Dance Silver Medalist, US-WDC 9-Dance Finalist, World and US WDC Mambo finalist, and World Salsa Vice Champion. Tony is also a Pro-Am instructor and a member of Infinite Flow. Follow Tony Nunez: https://www.facebook.com/Antonio-Nunez-218626741544736/ Support Infinite Flow and their efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive community: https://www.infiniteflowdance.org/ https://www.instagram.com/infiniteflowdance/ https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteFlowDance/ Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballroomchat Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat

Natalya Z is a dancer, instructor, & choreographer based in Seattle, Washington.She has been teaching & choreographing for almost 10 years & is well-known in the Washington community for her passionate performances, creative projects, & unique teaching methods. As one of the youngest dancers in the United States to turn professional in the DanceSport industry, Natalya has extensive training & expertise in Ballroom technique. She transitioned out of the intense Ballroom competition circuit to find her voice in the style of Heels Dance. Natalya's love for teaching, expressing & directing in this style has lead her to found ZTHEORY - a brand that focuses on Heels training & femme empowerment through movement & mindset. YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/natalyazWEBSITE: ztheorydance.comINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/n.a.t.a.l.y.a.z | @n.a.t.a.l.y.a.zINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/z.theory | @z.theoryFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/natalyazofficial FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ztheorydance

Stay humble or be humbled. Let me share a story from the upper echelon of DanceSport as well as my own personal experiences working with students and clients on this VERY critical lesson: Remaining Coachable. Are you coachable? Well, you may say yes but tune in to find out where you really stand. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN... -Why do most people think and even believe they're coachable but this [listen in] demonstrates otherwise How to remain open so you don't get stuck Personal stories from teaching and coaching that help exemplify how not remaining coachable can be career-ending or at minimum slowest, least efficient way to improve What the Big 5 Personality Traits are and how it can help you learn more about yourself to help you remain coachable When to be coachable and when to lead Vaughan Liddicoat. World-renowned coach, worked with the stars, multi-award-winning, students in 41+ countries with thousands of satisfied customers. www.ballroommastery.tv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dancer-af/message

[Special edition] I wanted to share some really important reminders for us all to keep focused, calm, and to up our game. We cannot control the governments or what is happening outside - but we have a CHOICE on how we respond. I spend about 80% of my time teaching technique, mechanics, movement, dance feeling, expression. The other 20% is the most powerful but I don't often get the opportunity to delve into some of the mindsets of top performance. Often it is because many dancers just want to enjoy dancing at a social or medalist level. But to be your truly greatest self requires something else. You've got to be able to push out of the weak-minded laziness we all have and forge ahead to demand the most from your dancing each and every day. Now, the good news...you don't have to go hard or go home...you need to be consistent and HERE IS HOW. Here is a sneak peek into the mindset-side of training my young student Bianca on her way to DanceSport amazing-ness! In a previous lesson, I discussed the power of compounding your time, and dancing a little bit each day is more powerful than a lot in one go. But she was tested by her own inner resolve to do the work during arguably, one of the hardest times for a dancer to go through. Lockdown. No partner. Stuck at home. For almost 2 months. Thankfully, we have online lessons and an awesome partner Ewan to keep things moving. But it is the inner game that must be overcome! Listen in as I share how we as Professional dancer's made it through and what top performance demands if you want to be part of the top echelon in dancing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dancer-af/message

Welcome back to the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast! In this episode, Christine chats with Vaughan Liddicoat, professional ballroom dancer, online mastery coach and entrepreneur as they discuss creating the life you desire. Perfectionism takes center stage as they discuss balancing with gratitude and discovering your core values. CONNECT WITH VAUGHAN: Vaughan is a qualified coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and trainer. His unique methods will help you create the best version of yourself, live out your purpose, and follow your own destiny. -4-Time World Professional 10-Dance Representative for Australia & Professional Finalist in Ballroom, Latin, and New Vogue Dancing -Pioneered the world's first online dance lessons & live streaming of DanceSport in 2011 -Founding investor in an entrepreneurial Startup with multi-million dollar valuation -Founded three six-figure lifestyle businesses [Working less than 30-hours per week - after many years of working 70+ hours per week] -Online audience with well over 81,000 students and millions of views -Multiple 5 and 6 figure online product launches -Long term crypto investor and dabbler of real estate -Morphing into Dad to two beautiful children with an amazing wife -Seriously good at recovering from missed opportunities, failure, rejection with the ability to teach you how to do the same! Website: www.vaughanliddicoat.com or http://www.vaughan.academy Book Your Deep Dive Coaching With Vaughan: https://www.vaughan.academy/deep-dive-coaching Idea of The Day Blog: https://www.vaughan.academy/free Vaughan's Podcast: www.dancerAF.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ballroommasterytv Facebook: https://www.fb.com/globalbusinessformula CHRISTINE BAR NOEL: Join the Waitlist for FREEDOM MINDSET ACADEMY: https://www.christinebarnoel.com/freedommindsetacademy APPLY HERE FOR CHRISTINE'S 'HEALTHY HABITS & HAPPINESS' 1:1 COACHING PROGRAM: https://christinebarnoelcalendar.as.me/claritycall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast Connect with Christine: https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel Book a FREE Clarity Call with Christine: https://christinebarnoelcalendar.as.me/claritycall Join the FREE facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifefree --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringperfectionist/support

This episode needs to be heard. Let me share a life story on how our dream became a reality - what took Galaxy Dance Academy, Singapore, came into this world during the most challenging time of COVID 19. We are now leaving our dream to connect passionate people through vibrant and healthy dance experiences, building an empowering environment for people, creating communities, and building a DanceSport national team. Enjoy! Let us know what you think, DM us or leave a review.

On this episode my guest host, Allen Michael, and I discuss his career as a professional opera singer, why the deep voiced guys never get the girl, and the black lives matter movement. His story is unique and beautiful! And his advice on how we can effect change in society on a long term basis is the best I've heard yet! The post ALLEN MICHAEL JONES appeared first on The Dance Floor.

On this episode of Dancers on Dancing, I'm joined by Dwight Davis. We discuss his background in martial arts, his relationships with dance partners, and why he holds a special place in my heart! The post Dancers on Dancing: Dwight Davis appeared first on The Dance Floor.

In this time of social distancing, it's tempting to over commit to new projects only to give up because we've set the bar too high. With so much time on our hands, should we be meditating for four hours a day, learning a new language, cooking three courses at every meal? Or can we set realistic goals for ourselves and create healthy new habits? Listen as my guest, Natashya, talks about setting and sticking to goals with simple tricks that are easy to master. We discuss how she maintains structure as a homeschooling, stay at home mom of four and how you can set up a consistent practice routine for yourself at home no matter how little time or space you can spare! The post SOLO PRACTICE AT HOME appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Anyone else having a difficult time with social distancing? Louis, my quarantine partner, and I are trying to get creative on having a positive perspective during an uncertain time. Listen as we discuss how we're handling social distancing and provide some dance tools to get you through! The post Coping with Quarantine appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Social distancing is a new thing for us. But we can use this time to go crazy or to make some positive changes. On today's episode, Sergio tells us his story of how he came to find his own path to self care and gives great advice on how you can get there too! The post Self Care with Sergio appeared first on The Dance Floor.

One of the most powerful tools in your dancing is your costume! What you wear on the dance floor can make you feel powerful, beautiful, and fierce. And as a costume designer, Anastasia knows exactly how important that feeling is. Listen as we discuss the creative and strategic process that goes into making a custom Ballroom dress and why custom is the way to go! The post Dress for Yourself appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Anyone who's been one half of a dance partnership knows they can be fraught with arguments, hurt feelings, and frustrated emotions! My husband and dance partner of 12 years, Louis, joins me on this episode to bring you our top 10 tips on how NOT to kill your dance partner! Hopefully you can learn from our mistakes and make your next practice your most productive yet! The post How Not to Kill Your Partner appeared first on The Dance Floor.

What do hair stylists and dance instructors have in common? Turns out, it's a lot! Carly and Silvana, two very talented hair stylists, join me on this episode to discuss the ups and downs of working in a service based industry and the best ways to respect the time of your service provider. The post Time is Money appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Chelsea is not only a gifted and unique dancer, but also an incredibly insightful human being! Listen as we discuss her transition from ballet to ballroom, her work with same sex partner dancing, and her new adventure into the world of vegetarian food blogging! The post Dancers on Dancing: Chelsea Farrah Koptke appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Given a limited amount of time and lessons to prepare, Tom and I went on an adventure of creating and performing a dance together for an incredible cause! Listen as we discuss our approach to working as a team and supporting The Chad Tough Foundation in the best way possible - through dance! The post Dancing for Chad appeared first on The Dance Floor.

The mirror can be your best friend and your worst enemy when you're in the studio. Listen as Dorrie and I discuss the pros and cons of using the mirror in your practice routine from both a Ballroom and classic dance perspective! The post Man in the Mirror appeared first on The Dance Floor.

That is the question! Are you competing for the right reasons? Are you not competing out of fear or excuses? Tune in as I break down some walls about competition and provide some perspective! The post To Compete or Not to Compete appeared first on The Dance Floor.

On my first Dancers on Dancing episode, I'm joined by Elise Griffiths! As a member of the LGBT+ community, she has a unique perspective on Ballroom dancing. We discuss everything from changing gender roles in Ballroom to the playful, ongoing rivalry between International and American style dancing! The post Dancers on Dancing: Elise Griffiths appeared first on The Dance Floor.

It can be confusing to be a feminist in the Ballroom industry. Are we followers or are we leaders? Join me and my guest host, Ashleigh, as we discuss navigating the challenges women face in a partner driven world! The post Feminism appeared first on The Dance Floor.

...on the dance floor! Conveying emotion in dance - sexiness, romance, intensity - can be difficult if you don't know how. Listen as my guest host, Tiffany, and I break down NINE ways to make it easier! The post Let’s Talk About Sex appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Ballroom dancing can be expensive! But there's lots of tips and tricks to stretch your dollar... Listen as my guest host, Natashya, and I break down our top 8 tips on how to budget your dance expenses! The post Help me, I’m poor appeared first on The Dance Floor.

A quick list of our favorite DOs and DONTs questions to ask your instructor! The post Do’s and Dont’s appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Join me as I talk with professional dancers, students, and industry professionals about the beautiful and fascinating world of Ballroom dancing! The post Introduction appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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.