The Dance Diaries

Send us Fan Mail Shirley Ballas was in the house for Horror Night, and she did not hold back. A 4 in week 7? Carole and Kim break down every dance from Dancing with the Stars Week 7 as two Pro-Am ballroom competitors. We get into: 🔹Why Julia’s Argentine tango was lost before she stepped on the floor 🔹Jenna and Val’s heel-stuck-in-the-dress moment 🔹How a mask helped Jackson finally let go 🔹Shir...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Ballroom Dance Diaries ! In this episode, Carole and Kim dig into the fallout from Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Week 6, and finally go there. Everyone is talking about Val Chmerkovskiy's one-week suspension, so we're giving you our honest, dancer-to-dancer take. We talk about the social media pressure on the pros, how Jenna Dewan held it together...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Ballroom Dance Diaries! In this episode, Carole and Kim break down all the action, costumes, and controversies from Week 5: Super Bowl Night on Dancing with the Stars Season 35. We are diving head-first into the sports crossover theme, why guest judge Joe Buck threw a wrench in the leaderboard, and the fierce tie at the top between Jenna & Val and Ezra &amp...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Ballroom Dance Diaries ! In this episode, Carole and Kim break down all the drama, standout artistry, and backstage politics of Dancing with the Stars, Season 35, Week 4. From breathtaking Waltzes to heavily scrutinized Rumbas, we look at the leaderboard through the trained eye of competitive Pro-Am dancers: The Dance Whisperer Returns: Mark Ballas and Maura ta...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Ballroom Dance Diaries ! In this episode, Carole and Kim break down Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Week 3, where the middle-of-the-pack couples made serious moves and completely shook up the leaderboard. From Amber and Pasha's breathtaking, syllabus-perfect Foxtrot tying them for first place with Harry and Jenna's explosive Jive, to Val and his par...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Ballroom Dance Diaries ! In this episode, Carole and Kim sit down for an honest, candid chat about their first impressions of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Weeks 1 and 2. We are talking about everything that caught our eye: who looks like an early frontrunner, the mental and physical pressure pros navigate with brand-new partners, the harsh reality of early elim...

Send us Fan Mail The Shirley Standard: What It Actually Takes to Be a DWTS Pro 🪩✨ What does it REALLY take to be a pro on Dancing with the Stars? Is world-class technique enough, or does television demand an entirely different skill set?  In this episode of The Ballroom Dance Diaries, Carole and Kim break down the high-stakes world of DWTS Season 35, the intense competition on The Next Pro, and...

Send us Fan Mail What is the very first thing you say to yourself right before your heat is called? Whether you are dancing in an intimate ballroom at a local one-day comp or stepping onto the floor at a major multi-day championship, that holding area on deck is pure sensory overload. In this episode of The Ballroom Dance Diaries, Carole and Kim pull back the curtain on what it really feels like t...

Send us Fan Mail Stepping onto a competitive ballroom floor for the first time can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Dance Diaries, we sit down with Stephanie Byrne, a new competitive ballroom dancer who shares her honest journey through fear, anxiety, and self-doubt and why she chose to compete anyway. Stephanie opens up about: 💜 The mental spiral before her first competition 💜 The pres...

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Send us Fan Mail This Habit Helps Your Achieve Your Ballroom Dance Goals Carole discusses her pre-comp habits and how she sets her mind to something, visualizes it, and therefore, it definitely happens. And she feels like this time at the competition, she already knew her outcome. #ballroomdance #proamdance #visualization #mindset  🎯 Download your free Pro-Am Ballroom Packing & Prep Checklist...

Send us Fan Mail Join National and Regional Pro Am Ballroom Champion Noel L’Esperence as she shares her inspiring journey of trading in the stables for the sparkle of the dance floor. In this candid conversation, Noel opens up about her love for fashion, the friendships she’s built in the ballroom community, and the deep connection with her dance partner that fuels her passion and performance. Dis...

Send us Fan Mail 😳 Not sure what to pack for your upcoming Pro-Am Ballroom Dance Competition? This pre-competition checklist will help you stay organized, avoid last-minute anxiety, and feel confident on competition day. From costumes and shoes to hair, makeup, and must-have emergency items, you’ll know exactly what to bring. 🎯 Download your free Pro-Am Ballroom Packing & Prep Checklist  ➡️ ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Dance Diaries, we delve into the universal struggles that all competitive dancers face: fear, anxiety, and doubt. Stepping onto the ballroom floor can be one of the most significant moments and also one of the greatest challenges. Whether it's the: ✅  pressure of competition, ✅  Fear of disappointing your partner or coach, ✅  or the quiet voice that...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, Carole and Kim share powerful insights and wisdom gained from fellow dancers, discuss the biggest challenges they've faced (and conquered), and reveal valuable feedback from experienced instructors. It's perfect for anyone passionate about ballroom dance, whether you're just starting out or looking to level up! Subscribe for more tips, motivation, and...

Send us Fan Mail 🕺Want to stand out on the dance floor? This podcast will reveal the Top 9 Tips for Male Amateur Ballroom Dancers—perfect for beginners and intermediate dancers!  Whether you aim to perform better in competitions, impress at social events, or simply elevate your technique, these ballroom dance tips are tailored to help you succeed. Don't miss out—listen, learn, and transform...

Send us Fan Mail Carole and Kim discuss how to stop negative thinking and overcome limiting beliefs. You will learn ☑️ techniques on how to dance without fear and how to break free of what holds you back from achieving joy in your dancing. Limiting beliefs are deeply ingrained thoughts or assumptions that restrict your potential.  They often stem from past experiences, societal conditioning, or se...

Send us Fan Mail Carole and Kim interview Steve Dougherty, owner of Metropolitan Dance Center, in Stamford, CT.  Steve shares his top tips about how to stand out in a ballroom competition. He also shares his dance journey and 20 years of success as a studio owner.  Steven Dougherty has been in the dance industry professionally since 1992 after leaving the corporate world as a programmer and system...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, Carole and Kim dive into the art of Visualizing Victory 🏆 in ballroom dancing and explore how the power of positive thinking can transform your dance journey. By embracing the concept that "thoughts become things," we'll show you techniques to mentally rehearse your winning performance, build confidence, and turn your dreams into reality on the dance...

Send us Fan Mail Carole and Kim interview Elisa Corcoran, 💃 Pro-Am International Latin USDC Champion 🥇, about her dance journey and her Competition Strategy.  Elisa shares her thoughts on being in synch with her partner, coaching, and future bucket list dance competitions. #ballroomdance #proamdance #dance #uppbeat #podcast  Elisa's Dance Studio 💃 https://www.metdance.com/ Upcoming Dance C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we review our 2024 goals and give our "Dance Comp Review" of the Ballroom Dance Competitions we've attended in the last 6 months.  These include: 👉🏻 Constitution DanceSport | https://csdancesport.com/ 👉🏻 Kingsball Dancesport Competition | https://www.kingsball.net/wdc-world-championship/ 👉🏻 NYDF | https://www.nydancefestival.com/ 👉🏻 Metropol...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Tafuri, amateur dancer, shares his story about Showcases, Competitions, and Coaching. Joe shares his funny stories and top tips on how to transform your dancing. Not a dull moment in this podcast interview!   #proamdance #podcasting #ballroom #americansmooth  *********** How to reach Joe  Joseph Tafuri ➡️ Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Licensed in CT and NY Berkshire Hathawa...

Send us Fan Mail Kateryna Ulerio, NDCA Adjudicator, offers advice on how to elevate your ballroom dance performance.  She offers top tips on how to go from "Good to Great" and Project  Confidence on the Dance Floor. Kateryna Ulerio REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LARCHMONT BROKERAGE 2070 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 VIEW MY SITE 👉🏻 http://katerynaulerio.houlihanlawrence.com/ MOBILE PHO...

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Send us Fan Mail Carole & Kim get a live digital sketching demo from Erik and Margarita of Petrosyan Design.  They discuss their journey as professional dancers, how they began their career as one of the leading ballroom dress designers, and showcase their digital sketching approach when collaborating with their clients.   Contact Erik and Margarita for your next custom ballroom dress: ➡️ http...