One Of Spain's National Treasures Is Under Duress Because Of COVID-19
Aug 6, 2020
Ever since the coronavirus swept through most of the world in the first few months in 2020, all aspects of society have changed, from the way we grocery shop and interact on a daily basis to the way we experience art and entertainment. That has been especially true for dance and dance studios, which are adapting all across the country and, really, the world in order to confront these new challenges.
The Oregon Doctor Whose Dances Went Viral In The Best Way Possible
May 15, 2020
As we know very well here at FloDance, there is nothing in the world that brings as much hope, inspiration, love, and human connection as dancing. Even in the midst of COVID-19 and the difficulties that this global pandemic has caused, people are still dancing. And there's nobody who has demonstrated that better than Dr. Jason Campbell, who practices at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.
A Sit-Down With Satu & Mike
Nov 10, 2019
FloDance sat down with Satu Ketellapper & Mike Wagner at the Dallas Dance Festival for a check in before Worlds.
Fresh New Faces
Nov 10, 2019
Newcomers Madalina Varlam and Joseph Lettig give us some insight into what made them cross over to country dance.
It's All In The Dress
Nov 9, 2019
Nadia Goodwin of Cashay Designs gives us a peek into her history as a designer and show us her style at the Dallas Dance Festival.
Armen Tsaturyan & Svetlana Gudyno Victorious In Rimini
Jul 16, 2019
And things keep changing! The third GrandSlam of the WDSF calendar year has officially concluded here in Rimini, Italy, and we found ourselves face to face with some intriguing occurrences!
Evaldas Sodeika & Ieva Zukauskaite Continue Success In Rimini
Jul 16, 2019
We are in Rimini, Italy, and the second day of the GrandSlam series is soon to commence, but we cannot forget about the excitement that filled the halls of the Rimini Expo Centre just last night! From a total of 148 couples, one champion couple was crowned—Evaldas Sodeika and Ieva Zukauskaite of Lithuania achieved their third WDSF GrandSlam title of their careers, making them the undefeated champions of the 2019 series.
What To Do When You Look Different On The Dance Floor
Apr 2, 2019
Imagine two women are dancing in the same heat at a dancesport competition. Both demonstrate equal knowledge of their steps, timing, technique, etc. Both are wearing sparkly dresses and beautiful makeup. One of them happens to weigh 80 pounds more than the other. Who do you think will place first?
How To React To Disappointing Competition Results
Apr 2, 2019
“You should have placed higher.”
Victory Is Yours, Now What?
Feb 26, 2019
Your big day has finally arrived. The competition you’ve worked so hard to prepare for is about to begin. You step out and OWN that dance floor! Everything comes together perfectly. You and your dance partner are completely in sync and you’ve never felt more connected to the music. Awards time comes and you’re the winner! You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day.
Bouncing Back After A Big Loss
Feb 26, 2019
Let me know if this sounds familiar. You’re a passionate dancer. You work hard in your private lessons and your solo practice. You’ve competed in a few small or local competitions and placed well. Your teacher thinks you’re ready for the big one! You do everything you can to prepare yourself to dominate that dance floor. Then you go and compete, and you lose big time. You may have even danced your best, but the results say the opposite. You return home devastated.
New Level, New Devil: Unexpected Challenges We Face As We Advance
Feb 15, 2019
After winning a World title at the Closed Silver level in American Smooth last year, my teacher and I decided to skip Gold and move straight up to the Open division. A whole new world of possibilities opened up as the syllabus became just a starting point for our dancing, instead of the structure that our dancing had to fit into. Open presented the opportunity to be more creative and build routines that were more uniquely me.
New Year, Another Chance
Feb 11, 2019
The New Year has rolled in, bringing with it not only new dreams, goals, and expectations, but also a breath of fresh air for all those who aim to take great strides in the coming months, particularly the athletes of the DanceSport industry. Let’s take a closer look at what the New Year has in store for the dancers, audience members, and World DanceSport Federation as a whole.
Finding Love on the Dance Floor
Feb 4, 2019
Happy Candy Hearts and Chocolate Month! Just in time for us to waver on our New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, right?
On A Break from Dance Competitions? How To Stay Motivated
Jan 21, 2019
Goals are essential for any journey. They keep you motivated and accountable at the same time. Dancesport is no different, and competitions are great goals to work toward.
