A Brief History of TANGO – Part 2
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxbqXJPCnXc?rel=0&showinfo=0] There were more men than women in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century, so men used to dance socially with…
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A Brief History of TANGO – Part 1 – LDC TV
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz9x4Axjc0E?rel=0&showinfo=0] Tango dancing is more than beautiful. It was created more than 100 years ago, and it’s still cool to watch and dance….
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LDC Podcast #31 – “You don’t want to be in clicks” Jose Santamaria
Traveling out-of-state and overseas to teach is a dream that many young instructors have. But where to begin? And what steps should one take…
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Biography – Ramon Cordero – LDC TV
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlMHnwgGUOw?rel=0&showinfo=0] Ramon Cordero was a bachata pioneer who started performing in the mid 1960’s. He was very well known and celebrated in the…
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LDC Podcast #29: “Nobody owns the dance!” Mike del Campo
Anybody want to be a dance instructor? Where to start? How does an average instructor become great? Apparently, it takes more than just being…
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LDC Podcast #28: “You have to own the dance floor!” Will and Constanza Orrock
The World Latin Cup is this month. Dancers from all over the world will flock to Miami Beach and attempt to impress the judges…
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LDC Podcast #27: “I like to hijack the lead…” Michelle Donehew
Why does Michelle like to hijack the lead from her partner when she social dances? Because sometimes it’s a good idea! Listen to Michelle…
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How to Prevent Hangovers at Dance Socials or Festivals
There’s always a special guest present at every dance festival… our good friend alcohol! And why not? Alcohol is delicious and comes in many…
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LDC PODCAST #26: “Who wants to be a DJ?”
DJ Mario B has been mixing tracks for more than ten years in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. He’s currently the resident DJ for the new…
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How to remember names at a social or event
Many of us are guilty of this, but I’m afraid I’m the biggest offender. A few times I have forgotten names just seconds after…
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