The Competition Checklist
Competing for the first time or deciding to continue competing is arguably the best way for you to further develop your dancing and maximize your skill and potential. If you find yourself wondering any of the following, maybe it’s time to take your dancing to the...
Types of Ballroom Dance: Crash Course on Rhythm
Everyone knows that there are lots of dances, but people often aren’t sure how to categorize them. Whether you’ve been taking ballroom for some time, or if you have taken it for years, people often don’t realize the many groups within ballroom dance. Most commonly...
S.M.A.R.T.E.R Goals
Establishing Dance Goals Ballroom Dancing, just like any other art, takes persistence and dedication. In order to be at your personal best, you have to consistently challenge yourself to become a better person and dancer. One of the best ways to do so is to...
What Makes a Wedding Dance YouTube-Worthy?
There are innumerable wedding dances on the internet. Some are good enough to be featured on Dancing With The Stars, and some,…. well, end up on America’s Funniest Home Videos. Regardless of what your dance moves are –there are some common features that define a...
Practice Dance At Home During the Pandemic
By Derek Cannon of hobbyjr.org When the pandemic erupted, many good things in life were put on hold. If dance lessons were one of those good things now missing from your routine, we have wonderful news! They don’t have to be forsaken completely. While nothing can...
From a Student’s Perspective – Why Ballroom Dance Experience?
By Chris Burky I've told many people that there have been two times in my life when I've been lucky to have found "the best". The reason I say "lucky" is because going into the situation I really knew nothing about what I was getting into and did no true research. The...
Basic Tips When Selecting Ballroom Dance Shoes
Must-haves for everyone Shoes need to have a thin suede sole in order to grip the stage or practice floor without hindering the user’s ability to glide. If a shoe has too thick of a sole turns and brushing will become particularly difficult because it will catch or...
Experience Health: Benefits of Ballroom
Experience the Benefits of Ballroom Ballroom dancing has many benefits Dancing isn’t just about the steps and music. Rather, ballroom enhances your life in many different ways as it is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental...
From a Student’s Perspective – Dancing My Way Through Dispatching
In 1997, I was approached by a friend who was a police officer for the Dublin Police Dept. in Dublin, OH. My friend told me that they were hiring dispatchers and he thought it might be a job I'd be good at. I applied for the job, went through extensive testing,...
From A Student’s Perspective – If They Only Understood
By Chris Burky In 2008, I rediscovered running. I guess I should really say that I discovered the joy of running in 2008. I had run in high school and when I was in the Army, but I hated it. In 2006, I started running in order to keep in shape but still...
From A Student’s Perspective – Ballroom Dancing? Really?!
By Chris Burky When I would hear the term "ballroom dancing" the picture that came to mind was of men and women, in formal attire, gliding across a dance floor. Usually a Waltz, or maybe a Viennese Waltz being played by a large orchestra. Those who were dancing...
Dancing at the Dublin Rec Center
Afraid of looking foolish in front of others? Afraid of not "getting it?" Afraid of dipping your toe in the pool? So many people are intimidated at the thought of trying something new. But if you ask nearly anyone who has actually taken the plunge, I'd be willing to...