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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
23 episodes
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 22
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19:38
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🕺 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 21
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10:43
How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs & Start Dancing With Joy
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 20
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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 19
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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 18
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21:13
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 17
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28:35
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 16
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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 15
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36:18
Projecting Confidence on the 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 14
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41:40
Your 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 12
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21:36
Why Dance Club Night?
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 11
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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 10
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12:25
Top 5 Tips | 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 9
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14:10
2024 Top 6 Tips | 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
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 | Performance & Confidence
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
Dance Lesson Excellence | Showing Up and Standing Out
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 dance floor.
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Episode 5
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19:44
Test Your Dress! | Are You Competition Ready?
Carole and Kim discuss costuming and readiness for a Pro|Am Ballroom Dance Competition. Topics include dress styles, color, mishaps, and strategies to feel confident on competition day.
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Episode 4
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30:23
Tips to Avoid Costume Mishaps
Carole & Kim share ballroom dance stories about their costume mishaps and tips to consider when choosing ballroom dance costuming. #proamdance #ballroomdance #ballroom #podcast
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Episode 3
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11:31
The Dance Diaries | Our Journey
"Welcome to The Dance Diaries, the podcast that takes you on an enchanting journey through the world of pro-am ballroom dancing! Join Carole and Kim, your hosts and passionate ballroom enthusiasts, as they share the inspiring stories, challenge...
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Episode 1
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