Dancers Who Broke Barriers and Impacted Dance History
In honor of Black History Month we reflect on some of the dance pioneers who broke racial barriers while leaving a legacy of contributions and an [...]
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February 27, 2018
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December 23, 2015
Fun Dance Facts
Do you know which dance style is named after a legendary pilot? Did you know that there once upon a time there were dance marathons [...]
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February 3, 2015
Fun Dance Facts 3
Dancers and their movements inspire, delight and entertain. It is an activity that most of us have done at some point in our lives, yet [...]
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September 23, 2014
The Story of Samba
Those who watch TV shows like Dancing With the Stars or other similar programs might envision a pair of minimally dressed ballroom dancers slinking across [...]
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July 30, 2014
Take a Whirl in West Coast Swing
What exactly is West Coast Swing and how does it differ from East Coast or other swing dances? For some this may seem like a [...]
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July 22, 2014
Salsa’s Spicy Roots
Hot, spicy and full of flavor, salsa will have you sweating and shaking with the best of them. And no I’m not referring to the [...]
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May 27, 2014
Fun Dance Facts
Do you know which dance style is named after a legendary pilot? Did you know that there once upon a time there were dance marathons [...]
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March 12, 2014
Dancing Through the Decades
Art, music, culture and politics are a few of the things that mark significant points in our history. Evolving trends and values can contribute to [...]
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February 26, 2014
Ten fascinating facts from the world of dance!
Dance has served as an important part of many cultures and societies throughout history, so it is no wonder why it continues to impact so [...]
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April 2, 2013
A Brief History of Swing and Balboa in Southern California
Swing – like most vernacular jazz dances – cannot be reduced to a singular definition. Swing dancing refers to a group of dances which developed [...]
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May 24, 2011
International Shim Sham Day – May 26, 2011
In honor of what would have been Frankie Manning’s 96th birthday, this Thursday, May 26, 2011 is International Shim Sham Day. Get your [...]
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May 10, 2011
‘Swing Dancing’ Hits the Shelves!
Today I’m delighted to announce the release of the book Swing Dancing by Tamara Stevens, with contributions by Erin Stevens. Swing Dancing is [...]