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  1. Leonid Turetsky

    Is Ballroom dancing expensive? (Article)

    Please check out a new article on Passion4dancing on whether Ballroom dancing is expensive: www.passion4dancing.com/is-ballroom-dancing-expensive/ Leave your comments to let us know your thoughts.
  2. Leonid Turetsky

    3 Benefits of taking private lessons

    I absolutely believe that private dance instruction is the best way to learn how to dance properly. While they are more expensive, they are well worth it. Here are 3 reasons why. 1. Customized To You Private dance lessons are great because the focus is solely on you. Once your teacher has...
  3. Leonid Turetsky

    A list of college competitions

    Is there a list of all the college competitions in USA with dates? Thanks in advance
  4. Leonid Turetsky

    Confessions of a Ballroom Addict -Video

    This is pretty funny. A dancer going on about his obsession http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_f7OioT2Gg
  5. Leonid Turetsky

    Grand opening of dance studio in Newton MA! Open house on Sat, July 30!

    Hello there! I just opened a new dance studio in Newton MA! We are hosting an open house party with FREE dance classes and dance performances on Saturday July 30! Please RSVP online so we know how many people are coming. Schedule: 6:00pm-6:45pm - Free Rumba lesson 6:45pm-7:30pm - Free...
  6. Leonid Turetsky

    Pick a Teacher/Coach with similar values

    I had this thought today... Many people, including me do whatever they can to work with coaches that are at the top/the best.... And while its important to find coaches that have the skills to improve your dancing, I am starting to realize that it shouldn't be the only criteria. I've had...
  7. Leonid Turetsky

    How Many Dance Lessons Do I Need?

    Here is an article I wrote back in October on my blog: http://www.passion4dancing.com/how-many-lessons-do-i-need/ In this article I address the question "How many dance lessons do I need" (which I get asked by beginners all the time). What do you think?
  8. Leonid Turetsky

    Types of underwear for dance

    Hey guys, I am researching on the type of underwear that is best suitable for Latin and Ballroom dancers. Can you tell me which underwear you prefer to dance in and why? This can be for dance practices or competitions. For women this can include: Briefs, bikinis, boy shorts, thongs, etc.. For...
  9. Leonid Turetsky

    Salsa Timing Lesson (on 1)

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  10. Leonid Turetsky

    Practice sessions: which do you prefer?

    Do you like to practice few days a week for many hours or many days for fewer hours? I recently realized that I get more value from practicing almost everyday, about 6-7 days per week with fewer hours per day, 1-2 hours per day. This is instead of practicing 3-4 days per week for more hours...
  11. Leonid Turetsky

    Fusion of Contemporary/Ballroom

    This incredible audition is from the So You Think You Can Dance Canada Show. What are your thoughts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYff5r8qiUY
  12. Leonid Turetsky

    Brazilian Carnival Samba Moves

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HZs-rtHTh4&feature=player_embedded Here is a video of what I guess is considered real Brazilian Samba. If you follow the video for some time you actually get to see some similar moves to the ones used in the Latin Ballroom Samba. Such as Bachakatas (not sure how...
  13. Leonid Turetsky

    Passion4Dancing - Online Dance Lessons

    hey, please check out http://www.passion4dancing.com -It is a fairly new (under 1 year old) website dedicated to online dance instruction videos, articles and tips. It is in the baby step of development with constant updates. We all know that learning to dance online won't make you a champion...
  14. Leonid Turetsky

    Club System

    Could someone (who knows) explain what's regarded as "Club System" (In Europe) in detail, exactly what it is and how it works.. Thanks
  15. Leonid Turetsky

    Stefano Di Filippo & Olga Urumova Samba

    Here is a Samba of the new partnership: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuWwQmQDrXg
  16. Leonid Turetsky

    Ballroom Dancing Lessons - 3 Common Misconceptions Addressed

    Ballroom Dancing Lessons - 3 Common Misconceptions Addressed 1. You either have it or you don't Misconception number one is that you have to be born with some extraordinary natural ability to dance, that if you cannot immediately pick it up, you are forever doomed. In reality, the only...
  17. Leonid Turetsky

    Medal tests cost

    Up until recently, I have never known about the existence of medal tests for students as a way to measure progress... (I was always part of the competitive circle).... I was wondering if anyone knew of the costs associated with these tests? Do we pay one bulk amount for the examiner's day? Do...
  18. Leonid Turetsky

    WITHIN- A short film by Wade Robson and Amanda Robson

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQCkcXfH-CE What you guys think of it?
  19. Leonid Turetsky

    Dance Management Software for Teachers/Studio owners

    Does anybody use a dance management software for ballroom dance lessons? Student database, keep track of lesson packages, monthly reports, etc If yes which one and why? Thanks
  20. Leonid Turetsky

    For practice: Private room or Sharing room

    For dance students: Which scenario do you prefer.... when having your dance lessons. A private room (smaller most likely), with just you, your instructor and the music? or the way mostly its done, where you are on the floor (bigger room) with other instructors sharing space and the music at the...
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