Latest Ballroom Podcast Episodes
Grace in Motion: A Ballroom Journey with Urs Geisenhainer
Life as a Dance - February 21, 2024 02:12 - 38 minutesJoin hosts Wendy and Taras as they step into the enchanting world of ballroom dancing with the legendary Urs Geisenhainer. In this captivating podcast, Urs opens the doors to his life both on and off the dance floor, offering listeners a glimpse into the passion, discipline, and artistry that def...
Arthur Murray Virginia Beach Pros Share Festive Stories and Forever Dance Moments
Life as a Dance - December 22, 2023 02:38 - 12 minutes🎄✨ Dive into the holiday spirit with our special "Life as a Dance" episode featuring the talented pros from Arthur Murray Virginia Beach! 🕺💃 Discover their favorite Christmas memories and find out when they fell head over heels for dancing. 🎁 Get cozy and join us for heartwarming stories of festi...
Embracing the Christmas Holiday
Life as a Dance - December 18, 2023 00:50 - 42 minutesIn our latest episode of "Life as a Dance," we immerse ourselves in the enchanting spirit of the Christmas holiday. This episode is a heartwarming journey into what the festive season truly brings to our lives - a time of joy, reflection, and connection. As we unravel the threads of Christmas tra...
Post-Op Joint Replacement Update, Emergency Brain Surgery, ARMRA Colostrum™ Performance Revival and more
Life as a Dance - December 12, 2023 03:34 - 48 minutes🎙️ Hey there, dance enthusiasts! Join us in this week's episode of "Life as a Dance" as we discuss the latest news about Derek Hough's wife, who recently underwent emergency brain surgery. We'll also dive into the game-changing ARMRA Colostrum™ Performance Revival and Taras bouncing back just fou...
The Magic of Practice Parties & Themed Dress-ups
Life as a Dance - November 11, 2023 03:17 - 25 minutesWelcome to another episode of "Life as a Dance," the podcast that explores the rhythm and joys of dancing as a metaphor for life. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of practice parties and themed dress-ups. Join us as we discuss the multitude of reasons why practice parties are more ...
Local Stars Shine and the changes in DWTS Season 32
Life as a Dance - November 10, 2023 23:27 - 41 minutesWelcome to "Life as a Dance," where Wendy and Taras Denysenko take you on a whirlwind tour through the world of dance! In this episode, they'll first cover some of the sensational stars gracing the stage in Dancing with the Hampton Roads Celebrity Stars. From backstage antics to on-stage, get the...
Rhythm & Recovery: The Health Beat of Dancing and Hip Surgery Insights
Life as a Dance - November 10, 2023 22:51 - 42 minutesIn this episode of 'Life as a Dance,' we lace up our dancing shoes to explore the myriad benefits that dance brings to our lives. We'll be grooving through how dance not only uplifts our spirits but also contributes to our physical health, acting as a heartbeat that keeps our bodies and minds in ...
12. Dancing Out of Category
Riot and Frolic - August 31, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat is "dancing out of category"? Should I avoid it? Run head first into it? OR SHOULD I CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL? This is based on a blog post from March 13, 2020 called "Dancing Out of Category". My favorite podcast is The Thrilling Adventure Hour. The ISTD is the unfortunately-acronymed, bl...
Dancing with Alec the Bard | Alec Lachman | Episode #67
Ballroom Chat - June 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ...
Following the Universe's Timing | JT Thomas | Episode #66
Ballroom Chat - May 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIn 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 le...
Preventing Dance Injury | Alisa Pravdo | Episode #65
Ballroom Chat - February 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourIn 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 importan...
Inside the Ballroom Box | Duffy Betterton | Episode #64
Ballroom Chat - December 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hourDuffy 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. Find a full tran...
Work Life Balance
She's just a dancer - November 30, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutesHow do you balance your professional and private life? Is it more or less difficult for those of us who are in the entertainment & arts industry? There are many books, lectures, and experts out there who can give you professional advice on the subject but today we're here to tell you as it is- w...
Chat with the fabulous Heather Gehring & Lou Brockman
Talk.Dance - November 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode Michelle & David chat pandemic the fabulous Heather Gehring & Lou Brockman on an assortment of topics You can checkout some of Heather & Lou's performances videos here: Heather and Lou Youtube Playlist Their website found at: silverscreenballroom.com The video version of thi...
We-re still here!
Talk.Dance - November 17, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJust a short message to apologize and let everyone know we are still here. The video version of this episode can be found here: youtu.be/Nz4rnwCuF_E You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance
SENtertainment | Noël | Episode #63
Ballroom Chat - September 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourSENtertainment'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 scene...
A memorable summer
She's just a dancer - September 20, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutesIn this bonus episode (yes, we have another one coming up this Thursday!) we look back on what has probably been one of the most exciting summers ever for us. From bringing dance events back to life in Italy to dancing on a reunion tour- we've been up to all sorts of things. What's it like when ...
The Queen
She's just a dancer - September 10, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutesQueen Elizabeth II is dead but her memory will live on forever. This memorable time has made us look back on those special female dancers and performers who have inspired us during our careers- our very own queens of dance and performing arts. Our way of paying tribute to the late Queen is to t...
Episode 6 - Alone With You by Sunnyboys & Jeremy Oxley
Almost a Mirror - September 09, 2022 04:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWe enter the hot Summer days, the joy of sweaty Sydney nights dancing, the love and desire and confusion and heartache of being a teenager. Features interviews with Jeremy Oxley, Peter Oxley and Richard Burgman from Sunnyboys. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted...
Hey Mambo! | Matt Bielli | Episode #62
Ballroom Chat - September 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourMatt 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...
Growing up with dance today- what's it like?
She's just a dancer - September 01, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutesHaving a hobby, a sport, art, or any other activity you love is fundamental for every child and teenager out there. You've heard what it was like growing up on the dancefloor for us both and what it took to become world champion dancers and performing arts professionals. But what's it like growi...
It Takes a Team | Todd Munson and Ricci-Lee Hotz | Episode #61
Ballroom Chat - August 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourRicci-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 r...
Valda Aviks, a force of life
She's just a dancer - August 20, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutesValda Aviks is like everyone's favourite grandmother...if the said grandmother would be a singing and acting legend that is bursting with energy and humor. From Germany to the USA, Canada to Austria, Moscow to London- Valda has lived her life on the biggest stages of the world. Talking about her...
You Don't Know, What You Don't Know | Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones | Episode #60
Ballroom Chat - August 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourIn 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 t...
A Different Approach | Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones | Episode #59
Ballroom Chat - July 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourIn 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 danc...
Politics and Purpose | Tony Nunez | Episode #58
Ballroom Chat - July 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourTony 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...
Living with Osteoarthritis- Joanne's story
She's just a dancer - May 24, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutesOsteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. It's more common in older people, but through wear and tear due to high workload, it can appear at any age. What happens when a dancer gets diagnosed with early-onset osteoarthritis? Y...
We Have a New Workout
Life as a Dance - May 14, 2022 00:11 - 25 minutesWe have a new workout and it's really great. The gym is called Rockbox and it's kickboxing and circuit training. In this post workout imromtu episode we discuss the benefits of this workout.
Episode 5 - The Unguarded Moment by The Church & Steve Kilbey
Almost a Mirror - May 13, 2022 04:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWe enter the bright lights of Countdown and look at overnight success, jangly guitars, paisley shirts and explore life deep, deep without a meaning. Features interviews with Steve Kilbey and Peter Koppes from The Church. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Ac...
Patty Contenta - Part 2
Life as a Dance - May 07, 2022 01:46 - 14 minutesWendy Denysenko continues her conversation with Patty Contenta
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