Posts by David
What is Zumba?
Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez during the 1990s, and is a fusion of strong latin beats, which even the most uncoordinated flat-foot can move in time with. What is so special about Zumba? Music is... [+]
Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are made...
Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are now made using renewable energy since the installation of 1,092 solar panels on their factory roof. The Gaynor Minden pointe shoe factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts The 1,092 solar panels on the roof generates 273,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, not... [+]
Team GB swimmer Liam Tancock uses...
Liam Tancock goes faster with ballet. Read what it is about ballet that helps him improve his swimming speed
What is Bokwa?
BOKWA® is the trademark for a style of dance fitness based on pseudo fight-moves formed to a hip-hop beat and choreographed so that the steps form letters or numbers on the floor. What does BOKWA mean? The word BOKWA is made in two parts: “BO”... [+]
Gaynor Minden visit the Dancemania...
On July 5th 2012 a special invitation was extended to our local dance teachers to come and meet John Minden, CEO of Gaynor Minden the makers of the World’s most advanced pointe shoe. John brought along two members of his team, Jeanne Share International Sales... [+]
The Dancemania Media Studio
In this age of 24 hour TV programming and On-Demand News it is vital to respond quickly. That is why, at Dancemania, we have our very own media studio. This means that we get great photos and video of new products the second they are... [+]
Top of The Shops Poole Retail Awards
Dancemania has scooped not one but two glamorous awards at the Top of The Shops Poole Retail Awards. We are winners of the Social Media Star and the Best Customer Service. Not only are we over the moon to be winners two times over we also think... [+]
Skellefteå Konståkning klubb girls...
We love looking at photographs! We especially love looking at photographs sent to us by our customers, and this week we were delighted when Ingrid of the Skellefteå figure skating club sent us photographs from their latest show. The girl’s look fabulous in their Blackberry... [+]
Team GB Olympic kit by stella...
Today saw the launch of Stella McCartney’s Team GB 2012 Olympic kit. The first thing that struck me was that it was very blue. When seeing the different disciplines lined up the second thing that hit me was that it’s not very uniform …in the... [+]
My favourite Sheldon Cooper quotes
Working with dancewear, dance shoes and gymnastics clothing every day as I do you’d think that my hero would be a dancer, performer or gymnast, but he is none of these. Whilst I do admire dancers, performers and gymnasts immensely for their talent and dedication... [+]

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