Apr 30, 2012 | Ballroom Dancing
Wollongong ballroom stars have been banned from the national championships for the next eight years after getting caught up in a bizarre stoush with the sport’s world governing body. Amateur champions Steven Grinbergs and Rachelle Plaas are among at least 14 couples...
Apr 30, 2012 | Ballroom Dancing, Videos
Watching Matilda Klein waiting in the wings to be called forward for her solo performance in this YouTube video, one would never expect the 94-year-old woman to have the energy it takes to be a ballroom dancing star. But once Klein takes to the stage — slowly...
Mar 15, 2012 | Ballroom Dancing, Featured Events & Workshops
By Your Side Dance Studio 12613 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 310-391-0400 2nd and 4th Friday of every month (Starting April 6, 2012) 7pm-8:30pm Ballroom Dance Practice Session $3 for students of By Your Side Dance Studio, USA Dance and Dance Buddies Members...
Mar 15, 2012 | Ballroom Dancing
(I found this interesting article on the ABC News website.) Ballroom dancing no longer means stepping on someone’s toes at your cousin’s wedding. What was once considered stodgy has become sleek, sexy — even cool. ABC’s “Dancing with the...
Oct 23, 2011 | Ballroom Dancing
Most professional ballroom studios teach using the Medal System. This is an organized way of keeping track of your progress. At the By Your Side Dance Studio, we use the DIVIDA Medal System produced by Dance Vision, a world-renowned dance organization. The Medal...
Oct 11, 2011 | Ballroom Dancing
Tips for getting exercise and learning dances like Foxtrot, Salsa, Swing and Tango and many more. It’s so hard to get yourself out the door when you think about treadmills and dumbbells. Everyone knows it’s so much easier to exercise when you are having...