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Freddie Brock
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
100 Years of Dance
Since 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 Brock
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min
Strengthening Dance Muscles
Alright, 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 Brock
- Jul 5, 2020
- 2 min
CBC 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 Brock
- May 31, 2020
- 3 min
In Memory: Dr. Irene May-Ling Hutchins
We lost a highly esteemed, accomplished doctor and a professional ballroom dancer this week. Marilyn (Winkie) Fordney will tell you more...
Freddie Brock
- Mar 26, 2020
- 3 min
The Art of Social Distance
Spring 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 Brock
- Feb 8, 2020
- 3 min
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Dance is rich in entertainment value; it is beautiful to watch. Dance is fun, innovating, captivating, full of positive intentions, a...
Freddie Brock
- Jan 20, 2020
- 3 min
Fordney Foundation Aligns with DanceWeek
At the beginning of this year, the Fordney Foundation made an important, new affiliation. There is a publication called DanceWeek, a...
Freddie Brock
- Sep 7, 2019
- 4 min
Treu Facts
To 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 Brock
- Jun 22, 2019
- 3 min
Dancentric
I’m sure you have heard of the expression, eccentric. When used as an adjective, it means a person or their behavior is unconventional...
Freddie Brock
- Jun 8, 2019
- 2 min
A Romanian Dance Tale
Marilyn Fordney danced competitively in ballroom competitions both International and American styles and worked up to a silver level in...
Freddie Brock
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
Keeping Up with the Winners
As 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 Brock
- Sep 22, 2018
- 3 min
Dance 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 Brock
- Sep 22, 2018
- 3 min
It’s True What They Say…about dance
I 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 Brock
- Aug 26, 2018
- 5 min
Interview with Ilta Dance Studio: Ilana Meshkausk
The 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 Brock
- Aug 4, 2018
- 8 min
Fordney Foundation Interviews Junior Winners/Parents @ Emerald Ball
Today we continue our interviews with Junior division winners and their parents from the Emerald Ball. It is interesting and informative...
Freddie Brock
- Jul 13, 2018
- 3 min
Grand 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 Brock
- Jun 2, 2018
- 5 min
Fordney Foundation Interviews Wayne Eng
We are delighted to share with you an interesting interview from an extraordinary individual, Mr. Wayne Eng. Wayne Eng is an...
Freddie Brock
- May 26, 2018
- 1 min
Spotlight – June 2018
Fordney 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 Brock
- May 12, 2018
- 3 min
Sam 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...
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