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Once one is in the open the competition for placings can get really tough. Sometimes it is difficult enough to make semi finals because obviously good couples keep on coming from lower levels. How do you keep motivated and not feel like progressing and not stuck at the bottom of the ladder ...

How often do you think is the optimum number of comp to do for amateur couple ? There is 2-3 comps here every month. For us max once a month and even then it feels a lot. How often do you do comps ?

In a long term partnership, how far will you go to help your partner financially if he/she is on an income not able to support the dancing to a level that you want ? Will you pay for some lessons, help out with travel, help pay for dress/tails etc ? Have you done this before ? The partner is...

Hi, I really like this waltz song Lost in Love by Tong Li in Ballroom Stars 4 CD however I think it is in Chinesse ? Can anyone tell me what is the lyric translation to this song ? Thanks !

We tend to be more calm and relaxed walking into the floor if I know we are one of the better dancers and have a chance of doing well. However, our best dancing is against competitors that we can never win against. There we pushed our limits and just really have a go at it. Which sometimes...

How do you bounce back when you learn so much, practice so hard, dance your heart out then get yourself taped at the comp or showcase and horror horror you just can't believe how bad you look :( It is kind of disheartening and upsetting but at the same time you still love dancing do much ...

In the last few comps I attended when the prize was distributed the organizer called out the winners by the pro name but then did not mention the student name. It's like this: 'First Place John Smith and student' I mean isn't the student the one actually winning the comp ? I just thought...

Hi Ladies, How do you know how far to push and when does good lines ends and cross to overshaping ? What IS overshaping exactly ? Suppose you can still hold up your balance, still look nice, still doing the correct footwork can you still be classified as overshaping ? Smooth ladies...

I am making a new ballroom comp dress yaaay ! I want a really big fluffly skirt however I am only a little skinny person 5'4 tall. What will be the best skirt shape/style for me ? I don't want to look like a cupcake but at the same time I want volume.

Hi, Just need suggestion on how to bridge skills gap in partnership without creating frustration in both person. Lessons and practice tends to be structured around the person with the lower skills and experience and this result in the other person not improving much throughout the...

I have been dancing for around 5-6 years now, with the same partner for a few years. We have been improving and getting great comp results all the way. Actually getting better by the years. Lately seems like I have lost interest in dancing ... does not feel the same excitement and drive like I...

What will make you more happy good result/not so good dancing or bad result/good dancing ? How do you measure improvement separate from result ? Would you trade good result with good dancing ?

We have 3 weeks before hitting the biggest comp in Australia. What do you think we should do ? Do more practice rounds ? Work more on lead-follow ? Work more on technique ? (I am not sure how much better can we get in 3 weeks on this.) What is going to be the best and most efficient...

Hi, I am just looking at their results in dancesportinfo and noticed a HUGE decline in rating in 2001 British Open ? What happened to them during that particular year ? Thanks !

DP and I have been dancing ballroom at an open level for about two years (not all together) we do latin but very limited in ability and only at socials. We are thinking about starting latin at a much lower level than our ballroom and we honestly do not have ambition for being a championship 10...

How beneficial do you think watching instructional DVD's on top of having your private lessons and coachings ? I know it can never replaces good coaching but I am just wondering the 'extra' benefit if its use in conjunction with good personal instructions. Do you think it will improve your...

Hi, I watched some Toni Redpath DVD's and WOW I think she is awesome. I don't do Smooth here in Australia but we have New Vogue and I just think that her DVDs will be very useful as in NV we have a lot of open works and arm styling. How is she as a smooth dancer ? Sorry for my ignorance she...

Hi, I am looking to purchase this DVD. Just wondering if anyone has watched it and what is your opinion ? I saw a little excerpt on YouTube but still can't make up my mind ! Thanks a lot.

Hi, I am obsessive compulsively collecting dance music … thank God for Ipod lol ! I love just put a big playlist and randomly play the music in the car or while relaxing or even at work ! I just realized that I hardly ever play the CDs since I copy everything to my Ipod/Iphone. My...

Hi, I am just wondering for those who formed social dancing exclusive partnership and not really romantically involved. What is the benefit of doing this ? I understand competitive partnership just not social ones. Especially for those who are not married or dating each other.