Legends of Ballroom: Anthony Hurley [Full Interview] | Ballroom Mastery TV

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Anthony has seen, studied, and watched every Ballroom champion since 1949.
He virtually trained, worked, or lectured with all of them since.
Imagine what you would uncover if you could dig into the mind of one of the greatest Ballroom dancers of all time? What would you learn that you could use?
What is STILL relevant today to produce beautiful dancing?
I had the honour and privilege of sitting down with a living legend, Mr Anthony Hurley.
As an Amateur and Professional won every major UK, European, and World Championship, British Blackpool Champion and Champions Reign 1969-1972…
Former Chairman ISTD faculty.
Honorary President of Ballroom Dancers Federation
Founder and Honorary President of BDF International.
Hon Life member ISTD
Hon Life member WDC
Hon Life Member British Dance Council.
He is a true Ballroom master, a genius of teaching musical movement, and one of the most respected and revered dancer's of the modern era.
Come with me as we go through a journey of the past to his likes and dislikes in modern dancing and the future of dance.
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TIME CODES:
ANTHONY'S PAST STORY 1.57
What is easier a marriage or dance partnership?
Anthony's early dancing history 3.57
Started dancing with Fay/ "The trial period" 6.28
"If we haven't won in 5 years we're finished" 6.5
What was your father's relationship to you & dance like 7.5
Paying for lessons or milk? 10
What motivated us... 11.15
Did you ever want to quit? 11.42
What's the most important thing dancing has given you? 13.52
DANCING & DANCE[SPORT]
Are great dancers born or trained? 14.48
How to translate your dancing from studio to competition floor 19.2
What are you seeing in the DanceSport world you're NOT liking? 21.25
Where do you see the future of dancing going? 25
How to properly prepare for your lesson 28
The importance of basics 29
Athleticism in Ballroom dancing 30.3
CHOREOGRAPHY AND COACHING 32.2
HOW TO START COMPETITION DANCING 32.5
Is DanceSport increasing or decreasing in popularity? 30.05
*BERLIN WALL STORY YOU MUST WATCH* 38.4
Habits a dancer must focus on a consistent daily basis 39.58
Why does Anthony HATE routines in dancing 41.38
How to master your competitive dancing
The "General Excuse Me Dance" 44.18
What was your role in Revising The Ballroom Technique 46.36
Anthony's ideas on the Hover Cross 47.38
Who decides on new dance steps? 49
The choreography of today would of broken my legs! 51.2
What turns you off a couple immediately? 51.4
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Vaughan and Alison are 4 time World Professional 10 dance representatives for Australia, owners of The International Dance Studio, accredited coaches and founders of OneStepDanceShop; DSI-London.TV & Ballroom Mastery. They have a passion for dance and want to help you become the best dancer you can be and have an amazing time doing it.
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[@ashleyjones4436]

I have just found this, my mum worked at that engineering firm and knew Antoney at a young age, she remembers talking to him one day and saying to him, you should do ballroom dancing and you will become famous. Mum passed a few years ago at age 93, she would have loved to have seen this.

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I'm sorry to hear of your mum's passing and it turns out she was right! Thank you for sharing.

[@newyorkballroomgoldcoast4796]

What an absolute legend. The one and only

[@victoriapuddles6255]

He taught my teacher. I'm just a beginner, I have found your videos a helpful brake down to improve my basics stopping where they get too deep for my current level, they help me pick up the bits I didn't quite catch in class.

[@BallroomMasteryTV]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you’re here

[@gerryelwood5893]

Just listened to this delightful interview. Thought it was informative, charming, and he was impressive with his blunt observations. Thank you.

[@BallroomMasteryTV]

So glad you enjoyed it he is a very important person in the dance world that more people need to learn from.

[@TylerBlah]

This interview is better than any Joe Rogan interview. Thanks Vaughan, and thanks Anthony

[@BallroomMasteryTV]

That is a super complement! Thank you Tyler and nice to hear from you. Anthony is awesome.

[@rogelee-TW]

Vaughan, thanks for sharing this wonderful interview and detailed time codes. 👍

[@BallroomMasteryTV]

You’re so very welcome! This man deserves it for his incredible contribution to what we all love.

[@rogelee-TW]

39:00, It's interesting to know Blackpool made a good publicity to invite the first few people out of the Berlin Wall to dance in Blackpool.

[@rogelee-TW]

48:00, Technique book is minimum guide.

[@BallroomMasteryTV]

What did you learn most from this interview?

[@lirong]

It's interesting to learn the dance frame changed through the years; and dance "sport" term started from Germany so there's government funding. Anthony sounds like a living ballroom history book. Thank you for putting together the interview.

[@rogelee-TW]

45:00, Excuse me session, could I dance with your partner? 👍 Lead and follow, Floorcraft are the most important thing in those days, otherwise you'll be asked out.