DanceCore Photos (by Brian & Kristy)

New Dance Photos with Emteriors photography

This in an excellent and easy read on athlete neurology.

The Brain, Why Athletes are Geniuses

For those unwilling to take the time to read the article I'll paraphrase it.

Athletes are more efficient in the neurons they use.  They have this skill because the brain is maleable and when it sends a command it takes into account the response.  It improves the efficiency of its commands with each outcome.

Athletes who are more practiced perform better and are better able to anticipate an outcome with only seeing the beginning movement.

Athletes with less experience in practice can only guess what outcomes will be.

"These studies are beginning to answer the question of what makes some people great athletes: They are just able to rewire their brains according to certain rules. As neuroscientists decipher those rules, they may find ways to give people better skills."

They tried out a theory of using an electrode whenever patterning a new skill.  Those with the electrode remembered better how to do the exercise after months of not practicing.

It definitely questions what is the future ethics in sport training.

DanceCore

DanceCore primarily teaches the unteachables such as how to get your deviations to adjust and allow you to move more freely and with more efficiency.

We base our teaching in kinesiology, anatomy, movement analysis, and several posture and relaxation techniques such as Pilates, Alexander Method, Feldenkrais, and Structural. With this background we also teach movement training to other forms of dance, athletes, singers, actors, or anyone that moves. The instruction is based on principles of movement that create the foundation of stability, flexibility, strength and quickness.

We currently teach private lessons in both competitive and social ballroom dance, traveling workshops, as well as teach the unteachables.  We also facilitate licensed massage therapy and core training.  

Long Beach California Ballroom Competition.

This is Aydin Aksoy, a new friend of ours. He is the Vice President of the USA Dance chapter we joined. It was due to his and others' hard work that this competition in Long Beach was so successful.

He is awesome. We had a great time talking with him. We must have charmed him. He said we were his "favorite couple" and he was so sincere we know it's true. Just don't tell anyone else. :) He also gave us a nifty device that allows five headphones to connect to one Ipod, or two ipods to connect to four speakers. Talk mixer fun. Mmmmmhmmmm.

The pictures are from Aydin. Isn't he great?



This is a great shot of the new dress Kristy Made. Brian is also sporting the Shirt Kristy made for Smooth. It works. We think next time he'll use the vest as well.
Check out those Jepp/S pants. Nice eh?



This is Kristy's favorite part of the new dress: Swish, Swish.
The weight of the fabric bounces off of my knees and gastroc. It's very fun.



We made a few lovely friends at this competition. It is so nice to meet such wonderful people when we travel so far from home.