This video workshop presents a simple and elegant Waltz grouping that incorporates the Left Whisk and a Standing Spin, with options for ending the group.
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A Psychology Today article examined the real secret to staying young: the application of child-like curiosity and learning.
Ballroom dancing is not about academic precision, but about dance performance. That is repeatedly identified as a key element in competitions and Dancing With the Stars.
Comedian Andy Richter and his professional Dancing With the Stars pro Emma Slater explain how dancing has transformed their lives.
In a recent episode of the Penthouse with Peta podcast, Maksim Chmerkovskiy shares how Dancing With the Stars reflects the dance journey in a beautiful way.
This video workshop presents a simple and elegant Waltz grouping that begins with an Open Telemark followed by Cross Hesitation and Outside Spin.
In the Official Dancing With the Stars Podcast, 2022 winner Charli D’Amelio shares moving and powerful insight into how dance changes lives.
In this 30-minute workshop, we modify the Five Step in Tango to create a visually interesting grouping.
As we enter another season of Dancing With the Stars, we have been pretty impressed by the quality of performances in the first week.
Once again, the Canadian Championships have presented a wonderful opportunity to witness the power of confidence in competitive dance.
We’ve had the pleasure of choreographing hundreds of wedding dances over the years. Here are just some of the beautiful wedding dance songs couples have chosen.
We may have only one, or many coaches of dance, but each one leaves an impression that makes our lives better. Who has impacted your life?
This short video covers the most common mistakes social dancers make when dancing the Natural Spin Turn, an elegant figure used in several Ballroom dances.
A new scientific study found that people who emphasize more rhythmic cardiovascular activity can boost their VO₂ Max.
The Modern, or Slow Waltz, was not always slow, but it was always modern, springing out of cultural changes. Here’s a look at the evolution of the Modern Waltz.
This short video covers the four most common mistakes social dancers make when dancing the Tango Four Step.
A half-hour workshop video covering a beautiful Slow Foxtrot grouping that turns the corner and continues along the long wall of the dance floor.
Delta Dance was recognized as a Top Dance Blog by FeedSpot, a curation site that uses human and automated algorithms to identify great websites.
This short video covers the most common mistakes social dancers make when dancing the Double Reverse Spin, an elegant figure used in several Ballroom dances.
Five-time world champion Ina Jeliazkova shares some great insights in this meaningful interview on how to reach your full potential as a dancer.
This short video covers the five most common mistakes social dancers make when dancing the Tango Outside Swivel.
In rotational ballroom dancing figures, one partner is on the outside of the turn while the other is inside. This leads to an exchange of dynamics. This post explores what that means.
In this 15-minute video based on experience teaching some 4000 classes, George and Wendy describe the 5 most common beginner mistakes made in ballroom dancing.
Music is the main source for energy when we dance. It’s expressed in the form of movement. Here’s how to use breathing to complete the picture.
A workshop covering proper leg timing and Tango musicality in Tango Walks and Rocks, as well as timing options for the Five Step and Basic Reverse Turn.
People not only look younger than ever, but are able to perform much more effectively. How old is old, anyway?
Stability is perhaps the primary physical quality helping you remain active and mobile well into old age. Here’s how dancing contributes to improved stability.
George and Wendy Pytlik of Delta Dance take you through 11 popular figures at the Intermediate level in Jive.
In this short 9-minute video, George illustrates the three types of movement in dance that ballroom dancers should be familiar with.
In this 38-minute workshop, we take a detailed look at the Zig Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish, a Bronze figure found in the addendum of the ISTD technique book.
