Home Court Advantage: A Conversation with the Organizers of Big Apple Dancesport Challenge
Here, editor-in-chief Carly Mattox chats with BADC chair Yimeng Xu, outreach chair Crystal Song, and registrar William Tong about their own past memories of BADC, as well as their hopes and dreams moving forward for their hometown competition.
A Conversation About Intimacy Coordination and Ballroom
As part of our Dance for Pride programming this year, we held the first ever workshop between ballroom dancers and intimacy coordinators.
Why We’re Still Fighting for Dance and for Pride
When I ask myself why I continue to host Dance for Pride, I am reminded of the work of those who came before us.
Live from Liverpool: A Conversation with Kyle and Izabela, England’s Standard Stars
In the wake of a postponed Blackpool and an upheaval of the entire competition circuit, Kyle Taylor and Izabela Skierska keep their heads held high.
In Prose: Moving Bodies Through Space
“It is said our mentality shrinks or expands proportional to the space we occupy.”
How to Dance in Tight Places
“How can we thrive — or at least survive — in isolation, especially when our practice relies so much on intimate proximity?”
Taking Care of Our Dance Partners Is What We Do. This Is No Different.
“Taking care of each other is, simply, put, what our community does. Let’s continue doing so.”
When Dancing 20+ Hours Per Week Isn’t Enough
We offer a comprehensive guide to to exercise outside of the studio, by interviewing the experts themselves.
The Differences Between Rhythm and Latin
Professional rhythm finalist and prolific coach Vanda Polakova explains the technical differences between Rhythm and Latin.
A Conversation with Arlene Yu, Blackpool Finalist
Arlene Yu, having represented the USA at Blackpool over a month ago, discusses her career and her journey to the Blackpool final.
The American Issue
God bless America(n styles), but let's not forget where our favorite dances came from.
On Becoming
“What if we were as dissatisfied with the state of ballroom at large as we are with our own dancing?”
A Conversation with Daphna Locker, Competition Organizer
With the debut of Gateway Dancesport Festival, WTF discusses with comp organizer Daphna Locker her hopes and plans for the future.
The Girl with the Hair Bow
“This time, it was my turn to set the record straight, so I did.”
Celebrating Diversity
This month, we're not interested in seeing the dance community in black and white.