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Guide Student

Standard/Smooth Ballroom: Common Mistakes Coaches See on Video

When coaches review video submissions from standard and smooth competitors, certain mistakes appear so consistently they become immediately recognizable.

Feb 16 15 min

Competition Student

Ballroom Dance Technique: What Judges Look for in Competition

Standing at the edge of the floor waiting for your number to be called, you've practiced your routine hundreds of times.

Feb 14 10 min

Guide Coach Student

Online Dance Coaching: The Complete Guide [Students & Teachers]

Online dance coaching has transformed how dancers learn and how coaches teach.

Feb 13 10 min

Guide Student

Best Apps and Equipment for Recording Dance Practice Videos

Your dancing deserves better than a shaky, dark, barely-visible video propped against a water bottle.

Feb 12 10 min

Product Update

February 2026 Product Update

We've Been Busy Making CritiqueMyDance Better for You!

Feb 11 5 min

Product Update

Stay Connected with Built-In Messaging on CritiqueMyDance

Ever submitted a critique request and wondered if your coach received it?

Feb 10 5 min

Guide Coach

Monetizing Your Dance Expertise: Video Critique Pricing Strategies

You've built your online coaching profile, created sample critiques, and you're ready to start accepting students.

Feb 06 15 min

Guide Student

Preparing Your First Video Critique: 10 Things Dance Coaches Want to See

You've found the perfect coach, paid for your first video critique, and now you're staring at your phone trying to figure out what to actually send them.

Jan 17 10 min

Guide Student

Dance Video Feedback vs. In-Person Lessons: Pros and Cons

The debate between online video feedback and traditional in-person instruction creates passionate opinions in the dance community.

Jan 13 10 min