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The Dance Diaries
Welcome to The Dance Diaries, your passport to the world of Pro-Am Ballroom Dancing, as seen through the eyes of the dedicated amateur competitive ballroom dancer. We help you discover your joy, confidence, and success on the ballroom dance floor with expert tips, competition readiness preparation, and mindset strategies for Pro-Am ballroom dancing. Our guests share their personal stories from the dance community.
Join us because, in the world of The Dance Diaries, every dance step is a chance to write a new page in your dance diary!
Episodes
28 episodes
Did All That Practice Pay Off?
Empire Open Dance Festival Results🎯 Download your free Pro-Am Ballroom Packing & Prep Checklist ➡️ https://the-dance-diaries-2.kit.com/655ce963bd to be 100% ready to shine on the dance floor!*********...
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Visualize Ballroom Success
This Habit Helps Your Achieve Your Ballroom Dance GoalsCarole discusses her pre-comp habits and how she sets her mind to something, visualizes it, and therefore, it definitely happens. And she feels like this time at the competition, she...
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Episode 27
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23:15
The Mind Of A Competitive Ballroom Dancer
Join National and Regional Pro Am Ballroom Champion Noel L’Esperence as she shares her inspiring journey of trading in the stables for the sparkle of the dance floor. In this candid conversation, Noel opens up about her love for fashion, the fr...
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Episode 26
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35:42
Pro-Am Ballroom Competition Checklist: Be Fully Prepared!
😳 Not sure what to pack for your upcoming Pro-Am Ballroom Dance Competition?This pre-competition checklist will help you stay organized, avoid last-minute anxiety, and feel confident on competition day. From costumes and shoes to hair, m...
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Episode 25
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14:03
Conquering Fear, Anxiety & Doubt in Ballroom Dancing
In this episode of The Dance Diaries, we delve into the universal struggles that all competitive dancers face: fear, anxiety, and doubt.Stepping onto the ballroom floor can be one of the most significant moments and also one of the grea...
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Episode 24
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34:06
Real Stories On Overcoming Challenges in Ballroom
In this video, Carole and Kim share powerful insights and wisdom gained from fellow dancers, discuss the biggest challenges they've faced (and conquered), and reveal valuable feedback from experienced instructors. It's perfect for anyone passio...
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Episode 23
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19:38
9 Tips for Male Amateur Ballroom Dancers
🕺Want to stand out on the dance floor? This podcast will reveal the Top 9 Tips for Male Amateur Ballroom Dancers—perfect for beginners and intermediate dancers! Whether you aim to perform better in competitions, impress at social events, ...
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Episode 22
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10:43
How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Carole and Kim discuss how to stop negative thinking and overcome limiting beliefs. You will learn ☑️ techniques on how to dance without fear and how to break free of what holds you back from achieving joy in your dancing.
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Episode 21
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29:14
Tips To Wow The Judges
Carole and Kim interview Steve Dougherty, owner of Metropolitan Dance Center, in Stamford, CT. Steve shares his top tips about how to stand out in a ballroom competition. He also shares his dance journey and 20 years of success as a studi...
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Episode 20
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32:42
From Vision To Victory
In this video, Carole and Kim dive into the art of Visualizing Victory 🏆 in ballroom dancing and explore how the power of positive thinking can transform your dance journey. By embracing the concept that "thoughts become things," we'll s...
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Episode 19
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21:13
Ballrom Dance Competition Strategy
Carole and Kim interview Elisa Corcoran, 💃 Pro-Am International Latin USDC Champion 🥇, about her dance journey and her Competition Strategy. Elisa shares her thoughts on being in synch with her partner, coaching, and future bucket list da...
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Episode 18
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28:35
Ballrom Dance Comp Review
In this episode, we review our 2024 goals and give our "Dance Comp Review" of the Ballroom Dance Competitions we've attended in the last 6 months. These include:👉🏻 Constitution DanceSport | https://csdancesport.com/👉🏻 Kingsbal...
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Episode 17
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22:29
What Hooked You Into Ballroom Dancing?
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 #pod...
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Episode 16
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36:18
Projecting Confidence on the Ballroom Dance Floor
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.Kateryna UlerioREAL ESTA...
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Episode 15
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41:40
Your Ballroom Image is Key!
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.
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Episode 13
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17:45
Designing The Perfect Ballroom Dress!
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 t...
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Episode 13
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21:36
Why Dance Ballrom Night Club?
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! 🕺Check Out ...
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Episode 12
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34:34
How to Choose a Ballroom Dance Shoe
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 ke...
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Episode 11
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12:25
Top 5 Tips For Custom Ballroom Dance Shoes
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 ye...
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Episode 10
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14:10
Top 6 Tips for Pro Am Dance Goals
Carole & Kim Kick Off their 2024 Pro-Am Dance Competition year and share their Top 6 Tips for overall readiness.
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Episode 9
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21:59
Does Your Look Affect Placement in a Pro-Am Ballroom Competition?
Does Your Look Affect Placement in a Pro-Am Ballroom Competition? Carole and Kim discuss style preferences, dance highlights, and thoughts on costuming. #proamdance
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Episode 8
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7:12
Ballrom Dancing Through Time | Slow, Quick, Quick Edition
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--thei...
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Episode 7
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27:16
Top 10 Tips for Ballroom Confidence and Performance
Edson Jeune shares his Top 10 Tips on Performance and Confidence building by applying the Index Card Technique.@edsonjeune951
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Episode 6
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25:40
How to Stand Out in a Ballroom Dance Lesson
Join Carole and Kim as they delve into the art of Showing Up and Standing Out in your dance lesson. In this episode, they present 10 practical tips that promise to amplify your presence and gain maximum value on the ballroom dance floor.
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Episode 5
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19:44