Latest Dancesport Podcast Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Gold Digger
Riot and Frolic - March 17, 2022 02:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat the heck is Gold anyway? Now that we've talked about Bronze and Silver, let's cover the ye olde Gold. I have se-ve-ra-l (yes, four syllables) issues with my previous blog post. This is based on a blog post from June 11, 2012. Where I talk about the Wild West of ballroom: VHS to digital ...
Silver Standard
Riot and Frolic - March 10, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you a Bronze dancer looking for the next challenge? Are you a Silver dancer who is wondering what you should know? Are you wondering what you'll be working on? Here's my three cents on the fine Silver level of ballroom dancing. This is based on a blog post from June 1, 2012. Support the show
International Dancing Minds | Martina Kornett | Episode #57
Ballroom Chat - February 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hourMartina Kornett sit's down to talk about her background, going from ballet to ballroom to now doing counseling, advising and training through the International Dancing Minds. Martina explains her approach to a more holistic training, both in body and mind, including her "Expanse" program. She an...
Progress not Perfection | Jon Osborn | Episode #56
Ballroom Chat - December 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourJon Osborn sit's down to talk about mindset going into performance and competitions and the difference between positive and negative self-talk. Jon and Samantha also discuss the key factors to a helpful mindset and how to prepare better for benchmarks and goal setting when it comes to competitio...
Life of a Competition Organizer | Sid Pocius | Episode #55
Ballroom Chat - October 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourSid Pocius sit's down to talk about his background in amateur dancesport and his take on the word dancesport itself. Sid and Samantha take an inside look on all of his competitions and discuss the behind the scenes information that competitors should know when they are picking a competition. S...
If You Are Not a Beginner
Riot and Frolic - October 27, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAfter you've taken a few ballroom dancing lessons, you're not a beginner, but are you ready for Bronze or Intermediate? Let's explore that land between Beginning and Intermediate and what bridges you need to cross from one to the other. This is based on a blog post from November 25, 2011. Sup...
Bad Teaching
Riot and Frolic - October 20, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode is based on the post from June 3, 2021. John Danaher is a badass. Here's some of his words: About teaching too much His long ass IG posts Skill acquisition, one of many My favorite journalist: Smarther news Support the show
State of the Podcast | Episode #54
Ballroom Chat - September 29, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutesSamantha shares a quick update on the state of the podcast, future plans for guests and conversations, and answers some questions from the Ballroom Chat Instagram. Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballro...
Practice Makes Perfect... Or, At Least, Better
Riot and Frolic - September 01, 2021 02:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode is based on the post from October 22, 2011. The floorcraft blog is here: How to Floorcraft The Toothbrush Exercises are here on the blog and here on YouTube (horrifying, horrifying YouTube). Support the show
Heartsoles Foundation | Deborah Holmes and Stefan Badea | Episode #53
Ballroom Chat - August 18, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutesDeborah Holmes and Stefan Badea sit down to discuss their non-profit foundation, the HeartSoles Foundation and its mission. The pair also explore how their pro-am dancing relationship blossomed into a friendship and business partnership, and how the dance community has come together to build a s...
Blogiversary (ie, Why This Podcast Exists)
Riot and Frolic - August 18, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode is based on the post from April 27, 2021. If you'd like to catch up on the Social Etiquette series, check this out. If you'd like to ask me a specific question or add to the "terrific vs. terrible social dance stories" post, email me at [email protected]. Support the show
Social vs. Competitive Dancing
Riot and Frolic - August 11, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode is based on the ancient blog post from July 20, 2012. Feel free to use the internet to look up "social dance etiquette"... or look here on Saturday. And when I said "us" in this episode, I meant "you". LOVE YOU. Support the show
Why: Tanning for Ballroom Dance Competitions
Riot and Frolic - July 28, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode is based on the blog post from April 18, 2019. The articles I mention from SK Dancesport are here: pros and cons of fake tanning products And here: the perfect tan GUYS. ALL MY FAVORITE TANNERS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED. But honestly, self-tanners have come a long way, so pick any...
Measuring the Immeasurables
Riot and Frolic - July 21, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHow do you go to a competition or prepare for an event and feel great about it? SET GOALS. WORK ON GOALS. I will elaborate on those ideas. This episode is based on the blog from September 13, 2013. This book is worth the money. It is Dance to Your Maximum by Maximiliaan Winkelhuis. For a...
Argentine Tango | Koichiro Suzuki and Yulia Zhukoff | Episode #52
Ballroom Chat - July 14, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutesKoichiro ("Chewy") Suzuki and Yulia Zhukoffsit down and talk about their love of music, the history of Tango and why the connection and embrace of Argentine Tango is so unique, compared to other dance styles. Koichiro Suzuki and Yulia Zhukoff are professional Argentine Tango instructors that t...
After Competition Rituals
Riot and Frolic - July 14, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHere's the link to the original post : click here Support the show
Things You Can Control at a Ballroom Dance Competition
Riot and Frolic - July 07, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFor the original blog post from March 2, 2018, click here. To see a tour of my house where we used to do Smooth rounds, head over to my Instagram after Friday, July 9, 2021. Support the show
Being the Best You | Christian Alva | Episode #51
Ballroom Chat - June 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourChristian Alva discusses his early career, life lessons that he's learned along the way and his particular approach to teaching and friendship. Christian and Samantha chat about goal setting and appreciating the joy and artistry of ballroom dance. Christian Alva is a former member of the Utah ...
Communicating Effectively | Viktorija | Episode #50
Ballroom Chat - June 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourViktorija discusses her early career, finding her own expression, and defining how she and her partner Nick want themselves to be seen on the dance floor. She and Samantha also talk about navigating the different relationships and expectations in the dance world, along with tips for young profes...
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