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Re: Frustrated

Posted by dclarke152@optonline.net

5/27/2007 7:03:00 AM

I agree. My daughters did high level competitive gymnastics for 17 years and a good deal of their practice time was spent on basics. Boring as it may be, I love when my teacher drills basics, I know that he understands the importance of this and in the long run it will make me a better competitor. Judges of all kinds appreciate great technique

Re: Frustrated

Posted by feetwithabeat

5/29/2007 8:32:00 AM

Jim Maranto is in the Phoenix area as well. I know that he has worked with partners of varying heights and has created MANY MANY champion level dancers. I also know from experience, that his teaching methods are sound and even though I only get sporadic coaching from him, he has a memory that won't quit and he remembers EVEYTHING he's ever said!!! He and his former professional partner (with whom he won two US titles) teach out of the Academy of Ballroom Dance.

Re: Frustrated

Posted by Ellen

5/29/2007 10:45:00 AM

I've danced against Jim Maranto's students in comps and they do very well. I know he does work with dancers in the early stages of their careers (I've seen him in bronze pro-am heats).

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