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The Standard Dancing Pyramid

The Standard Dancing Pyramid Back when we were teenagers, our Standard dance coach at the time introduced us to the Standard Dancing Pyramid. It was a great way to understand the different styles of Standard dancing and how they relate to each other. Also, the Standard Dancing Pyramid provided us with a better understanding of different teachers’ backgrounds, which gave …

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Ballroom Makeup Tutorial: An Easy and Customizeable Look!

Ballroom Makeup Tutorial for International Standard or American Smooth! In this video tutorial, Kora demonstrates step-by-step how to achieve this beautiful look for International Standard or American Smooth. Follow along on our YouTube channel to recreate this look for yourself. And just in case you’d like to buy the exact products that Kora uses in this tutorial, all products featured …

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Womens Ballroom Shoes: A Buyer’s Guide (Part Two)

  In Part One of our Buyer’s Guide to Womens Ballroom Shoes, we discussed what makes womens ballroom shoes so unique. We also discussed the differences between International Standard shoes and American Smooth shoes, and took a look at the front of the shoe, the toe box. For Part Two, we are going to break down the heel, the colors, …

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How to Dance Your Heel Pivots Perfectly Every Time

  Heel pivots are difficult. And heel pivots done well take years of training. Given the difficulty and commonality of heel pivots in International Standard, actually performing them gets confusing. Read on for more advice as to the correct performance of heel pivots. We’ve included some tips that will lead to a greater intellectual understanding of this commonly misunderstood action. …