Freddie BrockSep 19, 20213 minCompetitionsBrain DancingDoes it take brains to dance? Well, if you want to be a professional dancer, perhaps some people in the upper ranks of teaching say,...
Freddie BrockNov 18, 20202 minCompetitions100 Years of DanceSince we all have more time to be in our homes due to our current world health situation, I thought I’d remind you about the ISTD. They...
Freddie BrockAug 16, 20202 minDancesportStrengthening Dance MusclesAlright, maybe today, you are not running around competing in competitions, the way you used to. One day, you will again! We’ve all had to
Freddie BrockJul 5, 20202 minCompetitionsCBC DANCESPORT OFFERS A NEW FORMAT, NEW OPPORTUNITIES! LET'S DANCE AGAIN!No question, the novel coronavirus has turned ballroom lessons upside-down. But if you think you can't dance in competition this year,...
Freddie BrockMay 31, 20203 minProfessional DancerIn Memory: Dr. Irene May-Ling HutchinsWe lost a highly esteemed, accomplished doctor and a professional ballroom dancer this week. Marilyn (Winkie) Fordney will tell you more...
Freddie BrockMar 26, 20203 minCompetitionsThe Art of Social DistanceSpring has sprung and so has the Coronavirus. We are all going to be on a spring-virus break for awhile. With all the state and...
Freddie BrockFeb 8, 20203 minDancesportFollow The Yellow Brick RoadDance is rich in entertainment value; it is beautiful to watch. Dance is fun, innovating, captivating, full of positive intentions, a...
Freddie BrockJan 20, 20203 minCompetitionsFordney Foundation Aligns with DanceWeekAt the beginning of this year, the Fordney Foundation made an important, new affiliation. There is a publication called DanceWeek, a...
Freddie BrockSep 7, 20194 minCompetitionsTreu FactsTo be able to dance is truly a joy. All of us dancers know this. To be able to dance as a lifetime profession is a valued commitment...
Freddie BrockJun 22, 20193 minCompetitionsDancentricI’m sure you have heard of the expression, eccentric. When used as an adjective, it means a person or their behavior is unconventional...
Freddie BrockJun 8, 20192 minCompetitionsA Romanian Dance TaleMarilyn Fordney danced competitively in ballroom competitions both International and American styles and worked up to a silver level in...
Freddie BrockApr 11, 20194 minCompetitionsKeeping Up with the WinnersAs you know, being a dancer, there is always something new you can do and it can be a busy life. If you are a ballroom dancer and keep...
Freddie BrockSep 22, 20183 minCompetitionsDance In The Olympics (One Day)One of the longtime dreams and goals of the Fordney Foundation and Marilyn Fordney, is to see ballroom dancing be part of the Olympics...
Freddie BrockSep 22, 20183 minDancesportIt’s True What They Say…about danceI don’t know about you, but I can absolutely tell you that dancing has changed my life for the better. I know too, that Marilyn...
Freddie BrockAug 26, 20185 minCompetitionsInterview with Ilta Dance Studio: Ilana MeshkauskThe Fordney Foundation is pleased to introduce a new segment to our dance blogs. Since this is the first year that we will be able to...
Freddie BrockAug 4, 20188 minCompetitionsFordney Foundation Interviews Junior Winners/Parents @ Emerald BallToday we continue our interviews with Junior division winners and their parents from the Emerald Ball. It is interesting and informative...
Freddie BrockJul 13, 20183 min Health and spiritualityGrand Finale Celebration–Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Man and Woman of the Year)As a follow-up to our blog post on May 5th about the healing power of dance, today we will tell you the story about who won the Leukemia...
Freddie BrockJun 2, 20185 minCompetitionsFordney Foundation Interviews Wayne EngWe are delighted to share with you an interesting interview from an extraordinary individual, Mr. Wayne Eng. Wayne Eng is an...
Freddie BrockMay 26, 20181 minCompetitionsSpotlight – June 2018Fordney Foundation is back to fill you in on the competitions for June. You want to get out there and rack up some good points as well...
Freddie BrockMay 12, 20183 minCompetitionsSam Sodano’s 75th Birthday Bash!When an iconic figure in ballroom/dancesport history has a 75th birthday, it is a big thing! We are talking about the legendary Sam...