12.03.07
Ballroom Competitions 101
First of all thank you to everyone who’s been commenting! I really enjoy hearing from you (yes, even the contraversial ones)! I’ve gotten a few emails asking about the specifics of ballroom competitions…So I’m going to attempt to explain it best I can…
Now I’m not claiming to be some sort of expert on this topic. I’ve only been ballroom dancing since last October. So, the follwing is completely from my own personal experience in the collegiate ballroom world. Read the rest of this entry »
11.30.07
Battle of the Sexes
Since Helio took home the ‘Dancing’ trophy, I’ve heard a lot of mixed reactions about the fact that he’s the fourth male in a row to win. There was a lot of hope a girl would take home the trophy for the first time in 4 seasons. Many people have argued that the guys have it easier, and the girls worked harder and therefore were more deserving of the title.
I’m not sure how I feel about this. All last year I constantly argued with my partner about whose role is more difficult. I’ve gone back and forth with this one so many times I’m not even sure where I stand. Read the rest of this entry »
11.27.07
High Hopes for Helio
Just watched Dancing with the Stars episode from last night. In less than three hours we’ll finally have our winner. Goodness, I hope Helio wins…
Quick recap: It will be a God-awful sin if Marie dances tonight in the finals. I’m sorry, but the judges said it best– what she does out there is performs, she can’t dance. Read the rest of this entry »
11.14.07
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is my guilty pleasure. It’s like smoking: you know it’s bad for you…but you do it anyway. If you’ve ever danced or watched a legitimate competition, you know as well as I do that Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) is a farce. An entertaining farce, but a farce nonetheless.
I try my best to look at the positives (I’m an optimist through and through). DWTS has elevated ballroom dancing to a Read the rest of this entry »
11.12.07
Welcome Ballroom Enthusiasts!
For everyone who loves anything that glitters, shimmies and shines: this blog is for you. Like every new friendship, let’s start with introductions. My name is Vanessa, and I’ve started this blog as a tribute to my ballroom dancing days. Despite hundreds of lessons, dozens of competitions, routines, fittings and Swarovski crystals, I’ve finally turned in my 3” heels for two books on the LSATs.
Now I find myself with 24 extra hours to study, and blog. My goal: to be a resource (and an entertaining one, nonetheless). Chances are if there’s anything you’re the least bit curious about in the ballroom world, so am I. It is my hope to explore, uncover and educate ballroom enthusiasts across the blogosphere. Questions and topics are always welcome.
