12.03.07

Ballroom Competitions 101

Posted in ballroom dance tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , at 9:54 pm by anythingthatglitters

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… 

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            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

Posted in ballroom dance tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , at 3:18 pm by anythingthatglitters

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

Posted in Dancing with the stars tagged , , , , , , , , , at 9:34 pm by anythingthatglitters

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 danceRead the rest of this entry »