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Same-sex partnerships on Strictly

Posted on September 4, 2019 by mkmswain

I am quoted in Shaun Kitchener’s piece about introducing same-sex pairings to Strictly Come Dancing. Read the full Metro article here Advertisements

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Stepping Out

Posted on January 9, 2016 by mkmswain

Marianka Swain looks back on a busy year and previews 2016 Same-sex dance made headlines again in 2015 with the Strictly debate, but the real news was on the dancefloor, with improvements in outreach and visibility leading to exciting competitions … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out

Posted on October 15, 2015 by mkmswain

Is it time for a same-sex couple on Strictly? In May, Craig Revel Horwood said a same-sex pair would compete on the show “this year or next year”, adding: “There are competitions throughout the world that have same-sex couples. You just … Continue reading →

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Strictly’s newbies and the same-sex debate

Posted on September 28, 2015 by mkmswain

My articles in the October issue of the new Dancing Times magazine, out now: Strictly Speaking The class of 2015 assessed, from ringers and dark horses to marmite celebs and comedy acts. Stepping Out Is it time for a same-sex couple on Strictly? New in the Dance … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: launch show

Posted on September 7, 2015 by mkmswain

After seemingly decades of celebrity reveals on every BBC outlet known to man (“Now the ident hippos will announce ‘Peter Andre’ via synchronised swimming!”), Strictly has finally begun in earnest and the pairings unveiled to an eager nation. Well, ish. … Continue reading →

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Practice, nudity and the German Open

Posted on July 9, 2015 by mkmswain

My articles in the July issue of Dance Today, out now: Practice makes perfect How to master the art of practising The naked truth Is flashing the flesh a necessary part of dance? Stepping Out The Brits impress at the competitive German Open Championships New in … Continue reading →

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Swing, Champagne-swilling and Carrie

Posted on June 4, 2015 by mkmswain

My articles in the June issue of Dance Today, out now: Swing while you’re winning Scott Cupit, our Teacher of the Year 2015, recalls his journey from struggling start-up to leader of a swing revolution Bloodless Carrie: The Musical at Southwark Playhouse needs more guts … Continue reading →

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Too Strictly? Battle in the ballroom

Posted on July 18, 2014 by mkmswain

Ballroom dancing, that most civilised of pastimes, may seem an unlikely target for controversy, but a proposed rule change by the British Dance Council (BDC) has thrust our nation’s waltzers into a heated debate. This weekend, the BDC will discuss … Continue reading →

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Doctor dance, Blackpool remembered and competition revolution

Posted on June 3, 2013 by mkmswain

New articles in the Dance Today section include: Darren and Lilia’s Dance Clinic Strictly champions and top coaches Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova answer readers’ burning questions. Blackpool remembered The top 10 memories of the Blackpool Dance Festival, from classic rivalries and emotional farewells to … Continue reading →

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Dance crazes and international co-operation

Posted on May 6, 2013 by mkmswain

New articles in the Dance Today section include: Crazy for dance The ultimate countdown of the top 30 dance crazes, from Y.M.C.A. and Gangnam Style to MJ’s unforgettable Moonwalk and Thriller. Stepping Out Close contests, shock results and international co-operation at the 16th annual Pink … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: same sex

Same-sex partnerships on Strictly

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

Strictly’s newbies and the same-sex debate

Strictly Speaking: launch show

Practice, nudity and the German Open

Swing, Champagne-swilling and Carrie

Too Strictly? Battle in the ballroom

Doctor dance, Blackpool remembered and competition revolution

Dance crazes and international co-operation

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