Amber Haider: Pushing the limits of what is possible in ballroom dancing

Amber Haider: Pushing the limits of what is possible in ballroom dancing

February 7, 2024Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

Amber thought she was probably too old to start dancing at age 40. She thought it would be hard to succeed if you did not grow up dancing. She thought a lot of things that turned out to be just thoughts. The reality is that when you question those thoughts and push the limits of what you think is possible, you can achieve things you never thought possible, such as winning Rhythm at three different levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) at the OSB three years in a row (2021, 2022, and 2023), which is exactly what she has done!

Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (6)

Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (6)

December 6, 2023Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments

My forthcoming book, “Dancing Queens & Kings,” is calling for participation. The only requirement is that you have competed at the USDC or OSB and have an interesting story to tell. Below is the new and final timeline:

  • 12/31/2023: 1 page highlighting your compelling story in pro/am ballroom dancing.
  • 1/31/2024: 10-page full story.
  • 4/30/2024: Book review by Sam Sodano.
  • 6/30/2024: Publication at Amazon.

I am looking for 40 stories and will accept up to 50 submissions of 1 page (1st come, 1st accepted). After your 1 page is accepted, your 10-page is almost guaranteed to be included in the book, unless it is so poorly written that it is totally unsalvageable.