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Pierre Dulaine Gets Ready to "Take the Lead" with Antonio Banderas

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Internationally acclaimed dancer, Pierre Dulaine, reveals just how far one can possibly go by taking that extra step forward. How did his life story inspire the upcoming Hollywood dance movie, "Take the Lead", starring Antonio Banderas? Read this up-close and personal interview with the man behind the movie and discover how his passion for dance led him to create "Dancing Classrooms" for inner city kids and youths in New York City's Public School system.

Louis Van Amstel, Dancing With The Stars Season one

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Meet Latin legend, Louis van Amstel as he shares his feedback about "Dancing with the Stars", Season One.

Charlotte Jorgensen

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Read this up-close and personal interview with Charlotte Jorgensen from "Dancing with the Stars", Season One. Charlotte and her celebrity partner, John O'Hurley, won the rematch event.

Chris Johnston From Blackpool to SuperShag

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Meet Chris Johnson from Supershag, one of the top dance studios in Massachusetts. Chris initiated the concept of Pro-Am Dancing at the Blackpool Dance Festival in 2005.

Upclose with Malene van Hauen, New CHRISANNE Managing Director

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

The Inside Scoop on the new managing director at CHRISANNE, Fashion Trends & Blackpool 2005. An incredible interview with the young, beautiful, multi-faceted, inspirational and ambitious Malene van Hauen! What more can we say, read on...

"Dancing with the Stars" Airs on ABC Television Wednesday Nights at 9 p.m. ET

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Dancing with the Stars is a totally unique and original series that pairs a celebrity with a professional dance partner as they train and then compete in front of a studio audience in a televised dance competition. The pairs will be judged by a panel of experts and also by viewers at home, with one couple being eliminated each week.

Celebrities who will be competing include: Trista Sutter, Rachel Hunter, Kelly Monaco, Joey McIntyre, Evander Holyfield, and John O'Hurley. The celebrities will be partnered with Professional Ballroom and Latin dancers: Louis van Amstel, Jonathan Roberts, Alec Mazo, Ashly DelGrosso, Edyta Sliwinska, and Charlotte Jorgensen.

Tune into our DanceScape PODCASTs with Louis van Amstel and Charlotte Jorgensen as they share the inside scoop about their experiences on the show.

The Making of Michael Jackson Dancer, Simone Maurice

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Meet Simone Maurice, the female Hip Hop dancer whose passion to "Talk the Talk" and "Walk the Moonwalk" led her on a path to performing for Michael Jackson, landing a dream job as a host of Canada's #1 Dance Television Channel "BPM TV", and developing the right attitude that has shaped her into a successful dance entrepreneur who is bringing Hip Hop to the forefront around the world. One can only imagine what the future will hold for a woman who is genuine, talented, insightful and committed to her overflowing passion for dance.

In this cutting edge interview, Simone Maurice covers it all. Read her comments on the current situation surrounding "The King of Pop", Childhood Obesity, the fusion of dance with media, and what's hot for the Future of Hip Hop...

Thought of The Week: "Developing an Attitude For Dance Success"

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Stay true to yourself and remain humble, for as much as you can have an incredible talent, it is your attitude that will make you or break you. Your attitude means a lot more than your talent. Also, it is important to enjoy what you do, even if you do not know where it may lead you or how it will end up. Enjoy it along the way, work hard, and success will come. Once you reach your destination, you will know that you have it and how you came to reach it. Another important thing is to always show love and respect to everybody for their art and craft no matter who or what they are or are not because at the end of the day it is their art form that is bringing the people together.

Contributed by Simone Maurice, Host of BPM TV

Hipful Tips For Warming Up Your Hips

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Assume your position and learn how to feel a wonderful heating sensation deep inside your hips that will help protect your hips, lower back, and thighs from injury while you dance. Before you dance, heat them up and keep them hot with these two great exercises! Go ahead and treat yourself to a hipful of warm-up tips. Try...

The Flex on Fabulous Foot Arches

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT

I want them, you want them, it seems like all of us want beautiful arches in our feet! Whether you want them for strength or to add an aesthetic appeal to your line, simply point and flex your feet this way because here's how to get them! Your very own foot exercise guide to building the arches of your dreams!