The influence of television dance shows on ballroom dancing

Television dance shows have gained immense popularity worldwide in the last ten years. Famous artists, musicians, actors, and TV presenters take to the floor with professional dancers and compete to be called the best dancing couple in the project. Choreographer and Dancer Sofia Iudina shares her opinion that the popularity of such television programs has a positive impact on the world of ballroom dancing. More and more viewers of different ages begin to follow their favorite artists on the floor and comprehend the world of dance thanks to these show programs.

In Russia, over the past few years, with the success of television shows such as "Dancing with the Stars," "Dancing on TNT," "Dance Revolution," and "New Dances." Particularly popular was "Dancing with the Stars," where the viewer could watch his favorite artist, who studied ballroom dancing under the guidance of a professional dancer. The audience could watch the grace and beauty of these beautiful dance styles: Waltz, pasodoble, rumba, tango, and cha-cha-cha. Champion Sofia Iudina, in ballroom dancing, spoke with delight about her new colleagues - actors, musicians, cultural figures, who decided to overcome themselves in adulthood and take to the floor.

Sofia Iudina herself has been practicing ballroom dancing since the age of seven, and today, she is a champion and medalist in many international competitions. She is vice-champion of California Open DanceSport Championships, champion of City Light Ball, vice-champion of 10 dances at the WDC AL European Championships, champion of Open to the World Dance Festival WDC Crystal Ball, bronze medalist at the WDC AL Open World Championship in the Netherlands, silver medalist of the Dutch Open Championship, winner of the Kyiv Open Championship. Sofia Iudina - Champion of the Moscow Dance Union, finalist of the Russian Dance Union Championship, winner and medalist of the World, European, and US Championships. Behind these medals and prizes are years of work and training. That is why Sofia has great respect for the participants of television shows, who face the difficult task of mastering dance directions in a short period while continuing to engage in their main activities.

Among the participants of the TV show with stars were actress Irina Pegova and model and TV presenter Oksana Fedorova. Both girls continued ballroom dancing after the show and still take part in amateur Pro-Am competitions. The Pro-Am category in the world of ballroom dancing is a dance couple - a student and a coach. Absolutely anyone who is involved in ballroom dancing can take part in these competitions. Dancer and choreographer Sofia Iudina says that the requirements at such competitions are certainly lower than at professional tournaments, but they must be carefully prepared and regularly trained. During the training process, students also refine their technique and develop dance compositions, and professionals, thanks to such performances, prepare for the main competitions. The workload is lighter, so dancers can enjoy dancing and have fun. Pro-Am competitions give an opportunity to overcome themselves and try their strength on the parquet to a beginner, even in adulthood, and also allow a former dancer to return to the world of dance after a long break.

Being a choreographer and teacher, Sofia Iudina understands how much effort, time, and perseverance it takes to combine her primary profession and hobby - ballroom dancing. She believes that all participants are driven by a love for creativity and the desire to overcome themselves. Besides, the grace and plasticity that the participants get on the parquet can be helpful in their acting or musical activities. Sofia Iudina is sure that the participation of celebrities in such TV projects promotes the popularization of ballroom dancing, attracts the attention of viewers, and inspires many to dance for their pleasure.