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Dec 5, 20241 min read
In Memory Of Barry Hess
As we celebrate the life of Barry and his remarkable contributions to dance, I'd like to share a heartfelt message from his sister. Her...
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Shane Meuwissen
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Introducing Our Assistant Director Erica Arnold
The Fordney Foundation is proud to introduce their new Assistant Director Erica Arnold. Erica was born and raised in Salt Lake City,...
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Shane Meuwissen
Feb 5, 20243 min read
4 Ebooks and Audiobooks Every Dancer Should Read and Listen To
It’s no secret that dancing is a beneficial activity for the brain. Our previous “Brain Dancing” article talked about how dance allows...
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Shane Meuwissen
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Fordney Foundation finishes 2022 with The Best of the Best Awards at the 2022 Ohio Star Ball
2022 was an amazing year for the Fordney Foundation. The year finished off with many of our competitors facing off at the 2022 Ohio Star...
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Riley Jesse
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Parents’ Guide for Young DanceSport Athletes on Social Media
For dancesport rookies, social media is crucial to starting and building a professional career and fanbase. Sharing content about one’s...
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Shane Meuwissen
Mar 18, 20221 min read
Support for Ukraine
The devastating events of the past few weeks have led many in the Dance Sport world to come out and support the Ukrainian people during...
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Shane Meuwissen
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Fordney Foundation finishes 2021 with The Best of the Best Awards at the 2021 Ohio Star Ball
And we're back...we returned to Columbus, Ohio for the 2021 Ohio Star Ball. This meant the return of the Fordney Foundation sponsored...
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Freddie Brock
Jan 9, 20222 min read
From War to Peace, Love and Joy
https://sudanow-magazine.net/pageArch.php?subId=&Id=290&type=new From the land of Sudan, deeply embedded in Africa, bordered by Ethiopia,...
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Freddie Brock
Dec 19, 20213 min read
The Icons of Christmas
https://deadline.com/2020/08/rockettes-annual-christmas-show-at-nycs-radio-city-music-hall-canceled-by-covid-19-1203003416/ I don’t know...
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Freddie Brock
Dec 5, 20213 min read
Give Yourself a Gift or Two
https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/11-best-holiday-gifts-for-mechanical-engineers It’s that time of year, when we all look...
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Freddie Brock
Nov 21, 20212 min read
How About Some Trot with Your Turkey
https://www.adventuresindance.com/2016/11/how-to-dance-the-tur-duck-en-turkey-trot-disco-duck-chicken-dance/ Since we are getting close...
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Freddie Brock
Nov 7, 20213 min read
How I Got Here
Capitol Records - Paul McCartney and his famous bass guitar with us lucky staffers (me second from right) Throughout your life, you may...
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freddie8885
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Queen of Salsa
https://www.kuvo.org/celia-cruz-queen-of-salsa/ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which occurs in October, I bring to your attention a...
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Freddie Brock
Oct 3, 20213 min read
October is Oktoberfest Time
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2021/09/24/oktoberfest-returns-to-naper-settlement-oct-1-2/123178 A lot of people have heard of...
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Freddie Brock
Sep 19, 20213 min read
Brain Dancing
Does it take brains to dance? Well, if you want to be a professional dancer, perhaps some people in the upper ranks of teaching say,...
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Freddie Brock
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Have a Little Hava Nagila in Your Life
Photo Source: https://dance.lovetoknow.com/Dance_Steps_for_Hava_Nagila Even at this very moment, if you can't find a thing to be excited...
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Freddie Brock
Aug 29, 20212 min read
Doggie Dancing
https://www.flickr.com/photos/73980591@N03/6706607431 National Dog Day was August 26. In honor of dogs everywhere, here is a tribute to...
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Freddie Brock
Aug 15, 20214 min read
The Gorilla in the Room
https://www.wallpaperbetter.com/en/search?q=man+holding+magnifying+glass A fascinating subject has come to my attention that I would like...
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Freddie Brock
Aug 1, 20213 min read
Trekkie Dancing
https://tenor.com/view/star-trek-dance-dancing-gif-10628553 This blog developed as the result of the founder of Fordney Foundation,...
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