Congratulations Brigitt on producing a truly unique and wonderful book. I have been away from the danceworld for 30 years and only recently discovered your book mentioned on the internet. I ordered a copy and it arrived today! My first husband, John Thornton, and I were the first couple from Queensland [Australia] to go to […]
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Christmas Special
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010Say it with Ballroom Icons. In time for gift-giving we are offering a 25% discount from this web-page and through all our vendors. Save more than $30! Limited time opportunity to save on this spectacular book, a perfect Christmas gift for yourself, your studio, or a dancer you care about! Buy Now Find Vendors
Read entire entry »Tribute to U.H. Mayer
Thursday, September 16th, 2010This newspaper article about Ballroom Icons appeared August 27 in the paper of U.H. Mayer’s home town of Reutlingen, in Germany. As a young freelance photographer, his photos often graced the pages of this paper. View the article
Read entire entry »Growing interest from Newspapers
Thursday, September 16th, 2010Two more German papers asked for interviews with author Brigitt Mayer-Karakis and photographer U.H. Mayer. NRZ (Neue Ruhr Zeitung) counts among the biggest regional newspapers in Germany, and is the major newspaper of the Rhine and Ruhr region. This article about Ballroom Icons appeared August 25. Click on the link below to see the whole article […]
Read entire entry »Article in one of Germany’s leading newspapers “Rheinische Post”
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Northrhein Westphalias leading paper Rheinische Post talked to Brigitt Mayer-Karakis and her father U.H. Mayer while she was travelling and working in Germany. They talked about the project Ballroom Icons and the fact that the book slowly turns into a cult book within the ballroom scene. It is of course in German. To read the […]
Read entire entry »New Book review from Australia arrived
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Received from Shirley Wall, editor of the Australian Dance Review. Her interest was of course with the Australians mentioned in the book; so special attention goes to Alf and Julie Davies as well as Mickey Powell and John Kimmins. Just click on the link below to read the full article. Enjoy! Ballroom Icons Book Review Australia
Read entire entry »Article on Blackpool the iconic ballroom dance event; as it appeared in Dance Beat April 2010, by Brigitt Mayer
Friday, May 28th, 2010This years British Open just started and if you have never been there, or always wanted to know what the hype is all about, just click on the link below and find out how and when this historic event started and why it became what it is today! Brigitt Mayers Article on Blackpool, Dance Beat April 2010
Read entire entry »For those of you going to Blackpool
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Blackpool is just around the corner, so don’t forget: DanceSport International (DSI) carries Ballroom Icons! If you did not have a chance to look inside the book yet; there you can! Also, DSI is our wholesale distributor for the continent. European vendors interested in carrying the book should contact DSI and speak to Malcolm Hearn. Now enjoy […]
Read entire entry »From Australian Dance Review
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Received this from Shirley Wall, editor of the Australian Dance Review: Your book has just arrived, it looks fabulous. As an avid reader I am finding it hard to get my nose out of it! Thanks a lot for sending it and I will include a write up on it in our next issue. So come […]
Read entire entry »The new website
Friday, April 23rd, 2010After one year it was high time to revamp www.BallroomIcons.com and adjust it to the new and different demands. We wanted to answer frequently asked questions even before they were asked and allow for an easy, fun and informative experience. Our blog will be frequently updated and newsletters mailed directly to you, just click subscribe […]
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