T.G.I.F. PRAGOBOTS! We continue our look at Blacks In Ballroom with.... MARIA TORRES Maria Torres is an acclaimed Performer, Choreographer and Director with extensive experience in the Theater, Film, Television, Video and Commercial industries. In whatever capacity Maria has worked, her resume touts diversity from all angles. As a performer, Maria has graced both … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
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Thursday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
GOOD MORNING PRAGOBOTS! We continue our look at Blacks In The Ballroom with... RUFUS DUSTIN Dancer, choreographer and judge Rufus Dustin is a bonefide legend in ballroom dancing. Peep this brotha's resume: Two time lecturer at the World Ballroom Dance Congress in Blackpool, England North American Latin Champion North American 10-dance Champion US, British … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
Wednesday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
HAPPY HUMPDAY P.O.U.! We continue our look at Blacks In Ballroom with.... MOTSI MABUSE Motsi Mabuse is one of the top Latin ballroom dancers in Europe. Here's her bio via A Sister In Germany blog: Motshegetsi a.k.a Motsi, Mabuse was born on 11.04.1981 in Mankwe, South Africa. Her family relocated when she was five to Pretoria where she completed her primary and … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
Tuesday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! We continue our look at Blacks In Ballroom with.... EMMANUEL PIERRE-ANTOINE A native of Haiti, Emmanuel trained in Jazz, Modern, Haitian folklore, and Ballroom dance for 17 years. While pursuing his dream of becoming a top dancer, Emmanuel majored in Economics and Journalism. In 1997, having developed a distinct passion for partner dancing, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
Monday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom
GOOD MONDAY MORNING P.O.U.! I'm a HUGE fan of "Dancing With The Stars". But while I love the show, I can't help but think to myself, "Where the Black ballroom dancers at???". So, I hit the Google to see what I could find and lo' and behold....yes, Virginia, there ARE Blacks In Ballroom! NORTON AND MARGOT From Between Two Eras: "Norton and Margot" in the Afro-American … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Blacks In Ballroom