Category Archives: Linktastic
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Ballroom dance shoe information!
Posted on January 19, 2015 by lauraet in behind the curtain, in other news, Linktastic.Tweet We are often asked about shoes for dancing. It’s kind of a big subject, and everyone has their own preferences. But for those interested in being appropriately shod for dance occasions, here are some Shoe Basics: Dancing in street shoes: You can do perfectly well attending lessons and dances in street shoes for a good […]
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Get your snarky t-shirts here!
Posted on August 24, 2014 by lauraet in in other news, Linktastic, Uncategorized.Tweet If you’ve ever wanted to tell your partner to pipe down and get on with the business of dancing, we’ve got the t-shirts for you. Order your shirt before September 3; Teespring requires a minimum order of 10 shirts (for each design) but if the minimum isn’t reached, you won’t be charged. What do […]
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Why we like to waltz
Posted on June 21, 2014 by lauraet in Linktastic, social dancing.Tweet At every ballroom dance I’ve been to, the waltzes are the most popular. Everyone gets up to dance when a waltz is played. I’ve never known why, but this piece from NPR gives a nice explanation–and a bunch of good music links. And NPR.org is one of the few websites where it’s safe to read […]
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Dance is a universal language
Posted on May 7, 2014 by lauraet in Linktastic.Tweet A British ad agency uses an Argentine tango set in Los Angeles to advertise a German car!
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What does a professor look like?
Posted on February 26, 2014 by lauraet in in other news, Linktastic.Tweet Emily Friedman, a graduate student in English at University of Missouri, has started this great Tumblr called “What a Professor Looks Like.” It examines public perceptions of the professorial image and contrasts them with photos of actual professors, mostly in our after-hours clothing. Let’s just say that most of the professoriate is NOT walking […]
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Bring your date to Shadows this weekend
Posted on November 11, 2013 by lauraet in dance events, Linktastic, social dancing.Tweet Daniel and I will be returning to Shadows Dinner Theatre on Saturday, November 16 to teach a beginning rumba lesson and enjoy the great romantic atmosphere and delicious meal at Shadows’s “Date Night” event. It’s not too late to reserve a table for yourself and your sweetie! Call 478-321-7526, or you can reserve and […]
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This is priceless!
Posted on April 18, 2013 by lauraet in Linktastic, short takes.Tweet Via the comprehensively excellent “Questionable Advice” Tumblr, questionableadvice.tumblr.com
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Dresses in; dresses out
Posted on October 27, 2012 by lauraet in behind the curtain, in other news, Linktastic.Tweet “Laura,” I hear readers asking, “how can I be more like you? I’ve already signed up for dance lessons and gotten a rockin’ haircut, but how do I take it to the next level?” Well, young padawan, for the next 7 days you have a rare opportunity to own a piece of DLDancers history. […]
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How cool is this?
Posted on September 6, 2012 by lauraet in Linktastic.Tweet Video for the band OK Go’s song “Skyscrapers”: Also, so many good dresses & shoes!
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cha cha cha PENNY cha cha cha PENNY cha cha cha PENNY
Posted on September 5, 2012 by lauraet in Linktastic.Tweet I happened to have The Big Bang Theory on TV this evening and caught this scene (embedding disabled, so you’ll have to click through). Things I love: Sheldon’s takedown of cotillion. And his forced acknowledgement that cotillion training prevents him from saying no to three ladies who want to dance. Amy and Sheldon’s cha-cha, which is […]
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