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Ballroom ChatFramework | Ikaika Dowsett | Episode #37Ikaika Dowsett chats with Samantha about his dance journey and his experiences hosting a dance podcast. The pair compare the struggles of finding a dance partner, having tough conversations in the ballroom dance industry, and deciding how and when to brand your dance instruction. Ikaika Dowsett is the host of "The Framework" Podcast. He is also a World Champion coach and dancer. Listen to The Framework Podcast: https://theframework.libsyn.com/ GoFundMe for Ron Montez: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-our-friend-ron-montez Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom...2021-01-271h 25
The Frame Work Podcast32 The Future of USA Dance Greg WarnerA Conversation with Greg Warner. Greg Warner is running for president of USA Dance. Today he and Ikaika discuss his views on the organization's current state, and his views for the future. link to USA Dance/NDCA history: https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/gqf4nk/ballroom_dance_a_decades_long_blood_feud_between/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=32020-10-291h 16The Frame Work Podcast31 The Future of USA DanceA Conversation with Ken Richards. Ken Richards is running for president of USA Dance. Today he and Ikaika discuss his views on the organization's current state, and his views for the future. mentioned in the intro link to USA Dance/NDCA history: https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/gqf4nk/ballroom_dance_a_decades_long_blood_feud_between/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=32020-09-2900 minThe Frame Work Podcast30 Quarantine Chats - Luca BaricchiIn this episode Ikaika discusses with world renowned Luca Baricchi about Instinctual Perception, Dance Philosphy, the value of Art, and other exciting topics.2020-05-1200 minThe Frame Work Podcast29 Quarantine Chats - Katusha DemidovaIkaika and Katusha catch up during Shelter In Place They discuss: dance lessons shifting to an online model, the same sex rule change for the NDCA, and listener questions!2020-05-0700 minThe Frame Work Podcast28 Quarantine Chats - Mayo AlanenQuarantine chats with Smooth champion Mayo Alanen.2020-04-1500 minThe Frame Work Podcast27 Quarantine Chats - Michael ChoiConversations during the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020. Micahel Choi. This talk was about a week into the california quarantine.2020-04-0500 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #26 Arunas Bizokas Life at the top and the WDOIn this episode of the podcast, Ikaika Dowsett speaks with Ballroom World Champion Arunas Bizokas on his life at the top, and illuminates some topics on the WDO and what it is. Arunas Bizokas is the organizer and host of the North American Imperial Star Ball, and the Vilnius Dance Festival. 2020-03-0600 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #25 Wayne EngWayne Eng is CEO of Dancevision, Director of the United States Dance Championships, and the Emerald Ball. Ikaika and Wayne discuss his early life, the transition into different areas of the dance business, and clears up some of the dramatic history of the professional titles in the US.2020-02-0600 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #24 Eugene KatsevmanEugene Katsevman is one of the most decorated American Dancers of all time. Former undefeated US latin champion, and coach to today's champions, he discusses a wide range of topics with Ikaika.2019-10-1700 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #23 Lene James MikkelsenLena is former champion in Latin dance and coaches many of the champions of today. Ikaika speaks with Lena about growing up as a curious dancer, how to grow champions, politics, and more!2019-09-0700 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #22 Michael Mead - PoliticsMichael Mead is 4x undefeated US Professional Smooth Champion and World Champion Here is a short clip from a longer discussion (to be posted later) about politics in dance, and life as a champion. 2019-08-0300 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #21 Tomasz Mielnicki - Apparently TalentedTomasz is twice US National Professional Smooth champion. Today he and Ikaika discuss growing up under communism in Poland, his home country, and how he left and then rose to the top of the smooth world.2019-07-2200 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #20 Anne Gleave short chatAnne Gleave is former world champion and blackpool champion, and one of the most sought out coaches in the world.2019-07-1300 minThe Frame Work PodcastAsk Me Anything #12019-06-2600 minThe Frame Work PodcastDance #19 Nadia Eftedal - Win Blackpool in 10 yearsNadia Eftedal is former Blackpool champion in the Professional Latin, also European, German Open, US National champion. World Class Adjudicator, and coach to top couples. Today she talks with Ikaika about a part of her story, from start to winning blackpool and the twists, turns, ups and downs a long the way.2019-06-2100 minThe Frame Work Podcast#18 Jonathan Wilkins - PerspectiveJonathan Wilkins is former 10x US champion in Ballroom Dancing. Today he speaks with Ikaika about being competitive, moving on after a big split, and finding the next chapter in your career.2019-06-0700 minThe Frame Work Podcast#17 Katusha Demidova - Love, Work, and LuckKatusha Demidova 20 time undefeated US Ballroom Champion, and multi time blackpool and world champion stops by to chat with Ikaika about her story, love for what you do, work ethic, and luck. She is also the organizer of the North American Imperial Star Ball https://www.northamericandancesport.com/2019-05-1700 minThe Frame Work Podcast#16 Dr. Selina Shah MD - Dance MedicineToday Ikaika discusses dance medicine with Dr Selina Shah MD. Dr Shah practices in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a team physician for USA Figure Skating, and the team physician for USA Synchronized Swimming. A former professional dancer and gymnast herself, she is extremely passionate about the health and longevity of dancers. Her website is: https://www.selinashah.com/2019-05-0800 minThe Frame Work Podcast#15 Toni Redpath - Global SmoothToni Redpath is a former 4x United States and World Champion in the Smooth Style, coach to many world champions, and an Ambassador of Smooth as it grows in popularity around the world. She (along with Jonathan Roberts and Michael Mead) is also the organizer of the wildly popular ballroom dance competition in April each year, Ballroom Beach Bash!2019-04-2500 minThe Frame Work Podcast#14 Anne Gleave - Near Quitting to Dance RoyaltyAnne Gleave is a former world champion ballroom dancer, also 3x Blackpool champion. Through her story, she discusses: Value of the Medal System Learning to Lead and Follow Trying to enjoy competition through the anxiety Changing styles and more.. Check out her great article How to Win blackpool here: http://www.dancearchives.net/2012/02/27/how-to-win-blackpool-anne-gleave/2019-04-1000 minThe Frame Work Podcast#13 Anna Trebunskaya - Ballroom Celebrity to Real World CelebrityAnna Trebunskaya is best known for competing in 11 seasons as a professional on Dancing With The Stars, where she was Runner Up twice. Once with Jerry Rice, and once with Evan Lysacek. She is currently producing an exercise program called Lit with Anna! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OVg26b7MS52Rg-WjepPl1A2019-04-0500 minThe Frame Work Podcast#12 Richard Gleave OBE - The Making of a Dance Legend"What is tango not?" - Richard Gleave OBE Richard Gleave is a legend of the world of ballroom dance and was recently made an Officer of the British Empire for his contributions to the field. He has won the ballroom at the British Open (Blackpool) more total times than anyone in history, and has also established himself a leading coach, teacher, and prolific thinker and thought leader. A favorite article he's written on the psychology of competing can be found at: http://www.dancearchives.net/2012/02/23/richard-gleave-the-psychology-of-competing/ In this episode he...2019-04-0200 minThe Frame Work Podcast#11 Marc SurdykaMarc Surdyka is a Dr. of Physical Therapy and a world class thinker about pain, rehab, and strength and conditioning. Highly recommend following him in instagram for constant top notch info on physical therapy. 2019-03-2200 minThe Frame Work Podcast#10 World Champion to Fashion Guru with Marius KriukelisMarius Kriukelis is a former World Ballroom Champion and now runs MKStyles, a tailoring and fashion brand in the dance world. In this episode Ikaika and Marius discuss training, competition, career changes, and fashion.2019-03-1300 minThe Frame Work PodcastDancing Mind Chats #3 with Francesco FlumianiFrancesco is an American (former Italian) Ballroom Dancer /Choreographer/Judge. He sits down to have a short chat about his journey. 2019-02-2100 minThe Frame Work Podcast#9 Yin and Yang with Maria HansenMaria Hansen is a world class adjudicator, former champion, and competition organizer. Her new blog is called Dancing Through The Kitchen. Ikaika and Maria discuss Food, Yin and Yang Energy, Judging and Teaching.2019-02-2000 minThe Frame Work Podcast#8 Tips for Foot Care and Barefoot Living with Dr. Paul ThompsonPaul Thompson is a Dr. of Podiatric Medicine from Australia. He's known as the barefoot podiatrist he is the host of The Barefoot Movement podcast. In this episode he discusses proper foot care, building a solid foot structure, and foot injury rehabilitation.2019-02-2000 minThe Frame Work Podcast#7 Judge Q&A Panel at Mustang Ball 2019Audio from the live event on 2/10/19 at the Mustang Ball Dance Camp.2019-02-2000 minThe Frame Work PodcastDancing Mind Chats #2 with Genya MalkoGenya and Ikaika discuss finding the "observer" in your mind.2019-02-2000 minThe Frame Work Podcast#6 The West Coast Way with Michelle CrozierMichelle Crozier is a west swing professional from the Bay Area. She hosts the weekly event Do Your Own Swing. In this episode Michelle and Ikaika discuss the west coast swing world, competition values, and other dance related topics.2019-02-1900 minThe Frame Work Podcast#5 Thoughts from a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Dr. Caleb BurgessDr. Caleb Burgess is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in strength and conditioning. In this episode he discusses injury prevention, prevention through strengthening, pain management, and more.2019-02-1900 minThe Frame Work Podcast#4 Cognitive Decline and Alzheimers with Claire DayClaire Day is the chief program officer at the Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Nevada. She joins Ikaika today to discuss the identification, treatment, and other information regarding cognitive decline, and in particular, Alzheimers Disease.2019-02-1900 minThe Frame Work PodcastDancing Mind Chats #1 with Genya MalkoIkaika is joined by Genya Malko to discuss drinking alcohol while competing, using nerves to your advantage, pre-competition routines and other musings.2019-02-1900 minThe Frame Work Podcast#2 Sports Psychology with Dr. Andrew JacobsDr. Andrew Jacobs is a sports psychologist who has been practicing for 30+ years. He hosts the podcast and radio show Sports Psychology Today. In this episode he and Ikaika discuss various aspects of the mental game in the life of a competitive athlete from goal setting, competition prep, and body image.2019-02-1900 minThe Frame Work Podcast#1 The Powers That Be with Glenn WeissGlenn Weiss is a world class adjudicator, coach, and former world champion. This episode is a clip from a much longer conversation. In this clip, Ikaika and Glenn discuss some of the complicated issues revolving around judging, evolution, and competition organization in the ballroom dance industry. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!2019-02-1500 min
Restoring Human MovementCoaching Dancers Thoughts From A Dance Coach Ikaika DowsettSHOW NOTES A few weeks back a ballroom dance coach, Ikaika Dowsett, reached out to me for an interview on his podcast. During the hour, we had a great conversation and I realized he has a lot of information to share with clinicians about the ballroom dance world. One realization I had in the conversation was that cueing motion and goal setting is a challenge in rehab, dance and many other movement disciplines. We are all assisting people to different ways of moving, building healthy habits and more. Listen and soak i...2018-12-051h 22