Freelance journalist and PR consultant
May started a bit cold, but the lindy hop crowd had a great way to warm up for the summer on the bank holiday weekend. On May 4–7, the London Lindy Exchange (LLX) took place, with over 400 people getting together for four days of dancing and socialising in great venues around London. Follow this … Read More
Burlesque is currently undergoing a huge revival with clubs all over the country hosting dedicated nights. Geny Caloisi took a closer look at the trend and discovered a new way of gaining confidence and having a little “boudoir fun.” burlesque_jun10
A new scientific study from the US reports that running barefoot causes less collision force to the feet than running in cushioned shoes. Shoe-lover Geny Caloisi explores whether the report has any relevance for dancers and their footwear. Follow this link to see the PDF: DanceToday Shoes May10 page 1 page 2
From zumba to disco, “dancercise” is the new fashionable way to get fit. Geny Caloisi went to try out some classes. It all started at my gym, Bannatyne Fitness, when instructor Chris Jobling came up to me in my first step class (halfway through the series of classes) and said: “Hi! It’s great you are … Read More
If you enjoy combining your holiday in the sun with some fabulous dancing, then put Buenos Aires in your diary for January 2011 to take part in the Lindy Hop Argentina International Festival (LHAIF). Now in its fourth edition, this year’s LHAIF welcomed over 100 people from Argentina and neighbouring countries – and I had … Read More
A testimony to the African roots of Tango, Candombe’s warm and upbeat rhythm gives an earthy feel to this beautiful dance. It has a drum-based musical style based on Bantu African drumming and first appeared in Uruguay, Montevideo in the 18th century. It was brought to the shores of the Río de la Plata (which … Read More
Geny Caloisi explains why canchengue is the essence of the tango now declared by UNESCO as part of the world’s cultural heritage. UNESCO has declared tango music and dance “part of the world’s cultural heritage”. But there is, perhaps, a secret part of tango that has not been acknowledged. Argentines know that there are different … Read More