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The podcast dedicated to sharing the dance journey. Hosted by Samantha of Love.Live.Dance

18/09/2023

Long time no post!

For those in the know, the last year / ~18 months has been a time of growth and change.

From moving across the country, starting my own professional competitive journey, to opening my own studio, it's been equally exciting and challenging.

I'm committed to continuing the podcast, but need to make a few important changes to ensure that it is sustainable and impactful.

The first is establishing a consistent posting schedule. I will be moving to a 12 Episode per Season system with season launch dates to be announced.
This will hopefully take the guess work out of when you can expect the next episode to drop.

The second major change is moving the Ballroom Chat content under the Love.Live.Dance umbrella.

The podcast has always been an extension of Love.Live.Dance, but by moving podcast posts and discussions to the Love.Live.Dance page I'm hoping to create more synergy between the two. (Also, if we're honest, it's really hard to maintain multiple SM pages)

So, if you have not already:

*Like/Follow/Subscribe to Ballroom Chat wherever you listen or watch
*Make sure you're following Love.Live.Dance on Instagram and Facebook
*Send us a DM if you would like to be a guest on an upcoming season

Thank you all for your continued support!

Stay safe, stay positive, and we'll see you dancing very soon!

28/06/2023

In Episode 67 of Ballroom Chat, Alec Lachman, aka Alecthebard , explores the connection between ballroom dance and TTRPGs. Samantha and Alec discuss the process behind creating a mask or character, tips for improvisational storytelling, the importance of failing epically, and how to navigation conflict resolution.

Alec Lachman is a professional ballroom dancer and TTRPG content creator.

Watch the video interview on the Love Live Dance Youtube channel ( https://youtu.be/dL7SvYZfN6g ) or listen everywhere podcasts are available.

26/06/2023

New episode alert! We sat down with Professional Ballroom dancer and TTRPG Content Creator, Alec Lachman aka Alecthebard , to explore character creation, storytelling, and conflict resolution in ballroom dance and tabletop gaming. Episode 67 premiers Wednesday on the Love.Live.Dance Youtube channel, or you can listen to the podcast everywhere podcasts are available.

17/05/2023

In Episode 66 of Ballroom Chat, JT Thomas discusses her dance career, from classically trained dancer to Smooth Champion to Country dancer. JT and Samantha reflect on how timing, in life as in dance is incredibly crucial, how exploring the essence of movement can take your dancing to the next level, and how planning for failure can lead to your success. JT also explains how country ballroom created an opportunity for her to begin a new chapter after completing her Professional Ballroom career.

JT Thomas is a two-time US and World Professional Smooth Champion. She holds a BFA in Dance and is a current adjudicator and judge for ballroom dance.

You can watch the episode premier on the Love.Live.Dance Youtube channel today at noon ( https://youtu.be/fnE6OEXhWMA ) or you can listen to the podcast version everywhere podcasts are available.

15/05/2023

This week we're back with a new episode! We're chatting with the incredible JT Thomas about her ballroom dance career and her recent exploration of the country ballroom scene. Episode 66 premiers Wednesday on the Love.Live.Dance Youtube channel, or you can listen to the podcast everywhere podcasts are available.

15/02/2023

In Episode 65 of Ballroom Chat, Alisa Pravdo discusses dance injury prevention and recovery. Samantha and Alisa delve into the common causes of feet and ankle related injuries for dancers and answer some listener questions related to their own injury experiences. Alisa also stresses the importance of proper strength and conditioning training, cross training, and nutrition for dancers and non-dancers alike.

Alisa Pravdo is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. She also is a Board Certified Orthopedics Specialist and a Fellow of Orthopedics in Manual Physical Therapy. Alisa also holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Dance from Goucher College.

Watch the episode premier on YouTube at ( https://youtu.be/6Svgw9zabhg ) or listen everywhere podcasts are available.

13/02/2023

This week on the Ballroom Chat podcast, we talk with Alisa Pravdo. Alisa is an Assistant Professor at University of Maryland's School of Medicine in Physical Therapy and Rehibilitation Science, a Fellow of Orthopedics in Manual PT, and a former dancer. We chat about how her dance background is inextricably tied to her Physical Therapy practice, and answer you questions on dance injury recovery and prevention. Tune in Wednesday at noon EDT/ 9am PDT for the premier on Youtube or listen everywhere you get your podcasts!

07/12/2022

In Episode #64 Duffy Betterton, the owner of Dance Dress Couture and the Ballroom Box discusses her entrepreneurial projects and growth as a dance industry vendor. Duffy and Samantha also delve into her dance experience as an amateur in both the ballroom and country ballroom scenes and her desire to inspire and equip dancers.

Watch the episode premier on Youtube (https://youtu.be/CsQXfTpW5NA ) or listen everywhere you get your podcasts! And remember to use the code Ballroomchat at checkout if you decide to pick up a Ballroom Box!

05/12/2022

Just in time for the holidays, we sit down with the lovely Duffy Betterton from Dance Dress Couture and Ballroom Box this week! Tune in Wednesday for the premier on Youtube, or listen everywhere podcasts are available!

21/09/2022

In Episode 63, SENtertainment Digital Media 's owner and founder, Noël, shares his journey from photographing cars as a hobby and passion to becoming a small business owner in the ballroom dance industry. Noël and Samantha discuss learning the ropes from Salsa to Waltz and Peabody and Noël shares some of the behind the scenes technical information about capturing the perfect dance moment.

SENtertainment is a photography and videography business serving the ballroom dance industry.

Watch the YouTube premier today at noon EDT/9am PDT at https://youtu.be/TR-HO6RE0vU or listen everywhere you get your podcasts!

19/09/2022

This week on the podcast we sit down with SENtertainment Digital Media's Noël! We chat about photography and videography in dancesport as well as his own dancing experience. Tune in Wednesday at noon EDT/ 9am PDT for the premier on Youtube or listen everywhere you get your podcasts!

07/09/2022

Matt Bielli talks about his background in dancing Latin social styles while growing up in Italy, his move to the US, and his choice to separate his 10 dance competitive experience from his passion for Mambo, Salsa and other Cuban style dances. Samantha and Matt discuss his perspective on current rhythm dancing versus Latin dancing and he shares his knowledge and perspective on social Latin styles. Matt also deliberates on the pros and cons of switching to a competitive Rhythm or 9-Dance future.

Matt Bielli is a Professional 10 dance dancer. He is also a pro-am instructor and will be competing in this year's USDC Mambo World Championships.

Watch the premier on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/XxU1A1N5KXY ) at noon EDT/ 9am PDT or listen everywhere you get your podcasts!

05/09/2022

New episode coming this Wednesday! This week we chat with Matt Bielli, Professional 10-Dance competitor and Pro/Am Instructor. We chat about how his dance journey, beginning social dancing in Italy, has led him to stepping out on this week's USDC Mambo Championship floor. Tune in Wednesday at noon EDT/9am PDT to the Love.Live.Dance Youtube channel, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

24/08/2022

Ricci-Lee Hotz and Todd Munson of TM Ballroom Dance Studio discuss how to balance ProAm and Professional competition, their mindset and philosophy when it comes to preparation for competitions and how they set goals and expectations properly both for their students and for themselves. The pair reflect on the importance of finding a good coaching team to support you and guide you, as well as just their take on the Rhythm category and how they navigate their own dancing.

Ricci-Lee Hotz and Todd Munson are a professional Rhythm couple based in Denver, Colorado. Todd is the owner of TM Ballroom Dance Studio, and Ricci-Lee is a registered dietician (Denver's Dancing Dietician). Together they are Rising Star and Open Professional Rhythm finalists, and compete Pro-Am in all styles with their students.

Watch the premier at noon Eastern/9am Pacific today on Youtube (https://youtu.be/tqe-5903uOs) or listen everywhere podcasts are available.

22/08/2022

Had a lovely time watching this amazing pair on the floor at The NV Ball this past weekend, and now we get to share their story on the podcast! Tune in on Wednesday when we sit down with TM Ballroom Dance Studio's Todd Munson and Ricci-Lee Hotz!

03/08/2022

In part two of her conversation with Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones, Samantha asks whether dancesport engages in gatekeeping, Enio discusses the pendular nature of judging, and Terryl explains her approach to bridging the beginner-intermediate gap in Yoga instruction. The group also delves into the ever growing gap between competitive and social dance, and the health benefits of dance, yoga, and Pilates as individuals age.

Join us for the premier on Youtube (https://youtu.be/K20fuugok0A) at noon Eastern/9am Pacific or listen to the Ballroom Chat podcast everywhere podcasts are available.

01/08/2022

We hope you enjoyed part 1 of our conversation with Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones! Join us this Wednesday at noon Eastern/9am Pacific for part 2 where we discuss gatekeeping, the pendular swing of competitive dance fashion, and how Terryl is bridging the beginner-intermediate gap for her online Yoga platform.

27/07/2022

In part one of this two part conversation, Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones sit down to reflect on their early dance careers, discuss the importance of mentorship, and their approach to dance education. The pair explore how the traditional dance studio system often fails to build a sustainable dance community, and explain how we don't know what we don't know.

Enio Cordoba was a US amateur Latin champion, Quarterfinalist at Blackpool and a US Pro Rising Star Latin champion. Terryl Jones was a Ohio Star Ball Professional Ballroom Quarterfinalist. Together, they were the Cabaret Champions at the World Swing Championships. They choreographed for "Dance with Me", they starred as themselves in "God and Salsa", recently launched an online platform called Yoga 4 Long Life, and they also provide consulting to dance, studio owners, and professionals through
EXT consulting.

Watch the video on Youtube at https://youtu.be/j1v4_Kzpvs4 or listen to the Ballroom Chat podcast everywhere you get your podcasts!

25/07/2022

Announcing our next set of guests on the podcast! This week we have Part 1 of my conversation with the incredible Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones. If you are a studio owner, dance instructor, or a dancer looking for your tribe, you will not want to miss this two part series!

13/07/2022

In Episode #58 Tony Nunez returns to the Ballroom Chat podcast to explore the importance authenticity and inclusivity in ballroom dance. Tony and Samantha discuss the balance between politics and purpose, and Tony shares his philosophy of leading with gratitude. The pair also chat about Tony's continuing work with Infinite Flow and the joys and learning opportunities when working with a a more diverse community.

Tony Nunez is a World WDSF Professional Smooth Finalist, US-WDSF 9-Dance Silver Medalist, US-WDC 9-Dance Finalist, World and US WDC Mambo finalist, and
World Salsa Vice Champion. Tony is also a Pro-Am instructor and a member of Infinite Flow Dance.

Watch the premier at 10am MST today on Youtube (https://youtu.be/Xw5Lm1BDPqY) or listen to the podcast version everywhere podcasts are available!

11/07/2022

We're Back!! An all new episode is coming out this Wednesday featuring the always amazing and insightful Tony Nunez. Catch the premier on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/lovelivedance) Wednesday at 10am MST or listen to Ballroom Chat wherever you get your podcasts!

09/02/2022

In Episode 57 of the podcast, Martina Kornett sits down to talk about her background, going from ballet to ballroom to now doing counseling, advising and training through the International Dancing Minds. Martina explains her approach to a more holistic training, both in body and mind, including her "Expanse" program. She and Samantha discuss controlling the things you can control being more mindful in the moment, and knowing when it is time to ask for help with things feel too heavy.

Martina Kornett holds Master's Degrees in Sports Science and in Education Science. She is a former ballerina, trained at the German Opera House in Berlin, and a professional ballroom dancer that represented Germany and Australia in 10 dance. Martina currently serves as an advisor on the Mental Wellbeing Board to the World Dance Competitor's Commission, through her group, the International Dancing Minds. She is also an organizer of the Ice Ball Competition in London.

You can listen to Episode 57 if Ballroom Chat everywhere podcasts are available, or watch the Youtube video on the LoveLiveDance Youtube channel.
https://youtu.be/xr-F6MyBG-Q

08/02/2022

New episode alert! This week on the podcast, we chat with Martina Kornett from International Dancing Minds. Martina is a former ballerina turned Professional Ballroom Dancer who holds Master's Degrees in Sports Science and Education Science. She is currently an adviser to the Mental Wellbeing Board of the World Dance Competitors Commission and is an Organizer of the Ice Ball Competition in London.

Look for Episode #57 tomorrow on all podcast platforms and the Love.Live.Dance Youtube channel!

30/12/2021

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to extend our thanks to the guests and listeners that make the podcast possible. In 2021 we had the opportunity to meet with some amazing dancers and professionals working to make the dancesport world a better place. We learned about new teaching methodologies, discussed different dance styles, reflected on our mindset and emotional well being, and connected as people and partners in this world we call ballroom. I can only hope that 2022 brings more of these incredible opportunities, and that you will continue to join us for our journey. Have a wonderful New Year. Stay safe. Stay positive. And we hope to see you dancing in 2022!

15/12/2021

In Episode #56, Jon Osborn sit's down to talk about mindset going into performance and competitions and the difference between positive and negative self-talk. Jon and Samantha also discuss the key factors to a helpful mindset and how to prepare better for benchmarks and goal setting when it comes to competitions or performances.

Jon Osborn is part of the RJ Performance Group and is a Mental Performance Coach. He holds a Master's Degree in Sports and Performance Psychology, and some of his clients include Real Salt Lake, the Real Monarchs, Weber State Athletics, Team X Alpine, and the Rowmark Ski Academy.

You can watch the full video interview at https://youtu.be/QHl4QsLQ8Tw or listen to the podcast everywhere podcasts are available!

13/12/2021

Announcing this week's guest, Jon Osborn. He is part of the RJ Performance Group and is a Mental Performance Coach. He holds a Master's Degree in Sports and Performance Psychology, and some of the clients that he has worked with include Real Salt Lake, the Real Monarchs, Weber State Athletics, Team X Alpine, and the Rowmark Ski Academy.

Tune in Wednesday for the release of Episode #56

27/10/2021

In Episode #55, Sid Pocius sit's down to talk about his background in amateur dancesport and his take on the word dancesport itself. Sid and Samantha take an inside look on all of his competitions and discuss the behind the scenes information that competitors should know when they are picking a competition.

Sid Pocius is the organizer of the South Open Dancesport Championships , the Sarasota Challenge , Encore Dancesport, and the Florida State Dancesport Championships . He was a former Lithuanian national amateur champion and is the current owner of BALLROOM STUDIOS.

Watch Episode #55 at https://youtu.be/Ey67uX88vHU or listen to the podcast everywhere podcasts are available.

25/10/2021

New Guest, New Episode! This week we're chatting with Sid Pocius about his dance journey and getting the inside scoop on the upcoming South Open Dancesport Championships. Look for Episode #55 to drop this Wednesday on Youtube and everywhere podcasts are available.

29/09/2021

Episode 54 is out. Samantha shares a quick update on the state of the podcast, future plans for guests and conversations, and answers some questions from the Ballroom Chat Instagram.

You can watch the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/g6tH21tTNZo or you can listen to the podcast version everywhere podcasts are available.

18/08/2021

In Episode #53 Deborah Holmes and Stefan Badea sit down to discuss their non-profit foundation, the HeartSoles Foundation and its mission. The pair also explore how their pro-am dancing relationship blossomed into a friendship and business partnership, and how the dance community has come together to build a stronger and more supportive ballroom family.

The HeartSoles Foundation provides dance shoes, competitive attire and scholarships to dancers in impoverished communities. At time of recording, their goal is to raise $10,000 and collect 1,000 pairs of shoes to support the South African dance community.

Watch the Youtube video at https://youtu.be/VOZSoHqI3ho or listen to the podcast at https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/53-deborah-holmes-stefan-badea/

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