World Dance Sport Network

WDSN is now coming to your inbox twice a month! Well, here we are and it’s already mid-August! At my age, I really would appreciate it if Father Time could slow down a bit. But unless I’m planning an extended stay at a yoga and meditation retreat, I don’t think that’s going to happen anytime soon! And honestly, at this point in August, it would almost seem strange if we weren’t feeling everything in the competitive dance world speeding up. The U.S. Championships are right around the corner,...

This past weekend, I was wearing my judge’s hat. Adjudicating dancers is very different than watching them from the podium or as a spectator. And let me tell you — it’s a lot harder than you might think, especially in the Pro/Am divisions. It becomes even more challenging because we are watching a professional who is expected to know their craft, paired with a student who is still learning but also signed up to enjoy all the wonderful benefits that dance brings into their life. At the same...

If you’ve been around the dance world for more than five minutes, you’ve heard the name Blackpool Dance Festival—and if you haven’t, well… welcome to the big leagues. Founded in 1920, Blackpool isn’t just another competition. It’s the competition. The one dancers whisper about, train for, dream about. Sometimes called The Blackpool, Blackpool Festival, or Blackpool Championships, it stands as the oldest and most prestigious dance event on the planet. And here’s the thing…You don’t just go to...