The Ballroom Dance Diaries

The Ballroom Dance Diaries

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The Ballroom Dance Diaries episodes

  • From First Dance Lesson to Ballroom Champion | Joe Tafuri's Story

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    Joe Tafuri, amateur dancer, shares his story about Showcases, Competitions, and Coaching. Joe shares his funny stories and top tips on how to transform your dancing. Not a dull moment in this podcast interview!  
    #proamdance #podcasting #ballroom #americansmooth 
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    How to reach Joe 
    Joseph Tafuri ➡️
    Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
    Licensed in CT and NY
    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
    New England Properties
    📞 914.441.6342 (cell)
    ➡️ [email protected]

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    37 min
  • Confidence on the Dance Floor | Kateryna Ulerio, NDCA Adjudicator, on Going from Good to Great

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    Kateryna Ulerio, NDCA Adjudicator, offers advice on how to elevate your ballroom dance performance.  She offers top tips on how to go from "Good to Great" and Project  Confidence on the Dance Floor.

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    MOBILE PHONE: (914) 714-9192

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    42 min
  • Ballroom Costuming Tips from Petrosyan Designs: Why Your Image Matters

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    Erik and Margarita of Petrosyan Designs share their expert advice on the importance of good costuming for your upcoming pro-am ballroom dance competition. Selecting quality ballroom attire supports your total image, grooming, and outcome.

    Contact Erik and Margarita for your next Custom Ballroom Dress.  Mention The Dance Diaries and get your special discount on your next ballroom dress.

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    📞 (323) 975-9512

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    Special thank you to Peter Schell for the use of his Tascam Interface Unit
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    18 min
  • Designing The Perfect Ballroom Dress: Petrosyan Designs' Live Digital Sketching Process

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    Carole & Kim get a live digital sketching demo from Erik and Margarita of Petrosyan Design.  They discuss their journey as professional dancers, how they began their career as one of the leading ballroom dress designers, and showcase their digital sketching approach when collaborating with their clients.  

    Contact Erik and Margarita for your next custom ballroom dress:

    ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/petrosyandesigns/
    ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=petrosyan%20designs
    📞 (323) 975-9512

    Special thank you to Peter Schell for the use of his Tascam Interface Unit
    🪇 https://www.facebook.com/peter.schell.129

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    22 min
  • Why Dance Club Night? | Jenn Sylvia on Pro-Am Club Night Styles & Competitions

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    Carole and Kim interview 13-year Pro-Am Dancer Jenn Sylvia about the growing trend of Pro-Am  🪩 Club Night!  Jenn shares her knowledge about Club Night styles, competitions, and her top reasons to enjoy Club Night! 🕺

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    🎧 youtube.com/@TheDanceDiaries.

    Styles Include: 
    👉🏻 Argentine Tango
    👉🏻  Salsa
    👉🏻  Merengue
    👉🏻  Bachata
    👉🏻 Hustle
    👉🏻 West Coast Swing
    👉🏻 Samba
    👉🏻 Paso Doble - American Style
    👉🏻 Night Club Two Step
    👉🏻 Texas Two Step


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    35 min
  • How to Choose a Ballroom Dance Shoe | Ilia Kolosov's 7 Key Guidelines (AIDA Dance USA)

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    Join Carole and Kim as they interview Ilia Kolosov of AIDA Dance USA on the Collaborative Process with his Pro-Am Clients and how he guides them towards a smart choice when choosing a competitive Ballroom Custom Dance Shoe.  He shares 7 key guidelines to arrive at the best quality outcome.

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    👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/AidaDanceShoes/

    👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/aidadanceusa/

    To get your discount code, please click here:

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    Contact the AIDA team for a discount towards your next pair of custom made shoes

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    13 min
  • Top 5 Tips for Custom Ballroom Dance Shoes | Ilia Kolosov, AIDA Dance Shoes

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    Carole and Kim interview Ilia Kolosov who is the leading distributor of AIDA Dance Shoes in the USA.  Ilia has over 12 years of experience as a leading Custom Ballroom Shoe vendor, sponsors 40+ dancers, and travels to 20+ competitions a year. Ilia offers his expertise, builds strong relationships, examines the needs of his clientele, and produces a quality Custom-Made Ballroom Shoe. AIDA Dance Shoes are considered the best dancing tools on the market.

    📧 [email protected]
    ➡️ www.aidadance.us
    ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/AidaDanceShoes/
    ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/aidadanceusa/

    To get your discount code, please click here:

    Click Here 👉🏻 AIDA Dance USA Discount
    Contact the AIDA team for a discount towards your next pair of custom made shoes

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    15 min
  • Does Your Look Affect Placement in a Pro-Am Ballroom Competition?

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    Does Your Look Affect Placement in a Pro-Am Ballroom Competition?  Carole and Kim discuss style preferences, dance highlights, and thoughts on costuming. #proamdance #podcast #ballroomdance #dancesportcompetition

    Pro|Am Competitions Mentioned:
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    8 min
  • Dancing Through Time | Emita Hill, Oral Historian, on Her Book "Slow, Quick, Quick"

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    Oral Historian, Emita Hill, delves into the compelling stories of 30 ballroom dancers in her book "SLOW, QUICK, QUICK".  Per the description on Amazon, "she presents the stories of many ballroom dancers of the 20th and 21st centuries--their struggles, their successes, the smooth or bumpy roads they traveled" 

    Slow, Quick, Quick can be purchased here: 
    📘  https://a.co/d/02Wc2IO

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    28 min

About The Ballroom Dance Diaries

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The Ballroom Dance Diaries helps Pro-Am ballroom dancers overcome fear, anxiety, and doubt with expert tips, competition prep strategies, and inspiring stories from the dance community—so you can…