The French Apache Dance: A Wild Dance is Tamed in the Ballroom
Created by a street gang just before 1900, the Apache was a brutal dance. Stylized into a ballroom exhibition dance, it influenced modern performing arts.
Jul 29, 2011
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C. Marie
Ohio Ballroom Dancer Overcame Disability to Become American Idol
Ballroom 'Wonder Dancer' Esther Woods overcomes deafness, tradition; rises to stardom with partner and husband Billy Bray during Jazz Age and Big Band era.
Mar 5, 2011
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Stephen Ostrander
Swing Dancing Etiquette For Men
A few simple thoughts to remember when taking to the dance floor - social or lesson. Not to enhance one's technique, but to enhance the dance itself.
May 29, 2010
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Robert Ellinger
Ballroom Dance – History and Styles
The popularity of dancing started when the first strains of music brought people to their feet. Ballroom dancing evolved and became an enjoyable social activity.
Nov 18, 2009
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Debby Mayne
Changing Partners in Group Dance Classes
Dance teachers will usually have group students change partners frequently during the course of a lesson. Benefits range from social mixing to better dance training.
Jun 12, 2009
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Thomas Alan Gray
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