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The CBM Files

The CBM Files

Neil, Hannah

Welcome to The CBM Files! In our new podcast, delve into the world of Ballroom and Latin dancing. Hosted by Neil, a dance coach with over 25 years of coaching experience and 40 years of dancing experience, with many championship titles under his belt, along with his student Hannah, a Ukrainian with a multicultural perspective and a curious mind. We will cover everything from the benefits of dancing to costume design to why Ballroom and Latin dancing is still not an Olympic sport. Prepare for amazing revelations, drama, and hilarious anecdotes. Get ready for a real shake-up!
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The CBM Files - 3. Dancing Shoes

3. Dancing Shoes

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01/24/25 • 57 min

In this episode we're talking about dancing shoes, specifically for Ballroom and Latin dancing. You will find out the types of shoes that exists, how to choose the right one for you and what to consider when buying a pair. Everything we say is just our personal opinions and serves entertainment and educational purposes only.

Neil’s video about dance shoes - https://youtu.be/bSOEV7OVZ1w?si=De-Rtywi9ZZfcLU8

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The CBM Files - 2. Benefits of Dancing: Children
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01/24/25 • 32 min

Following up from the previous episode, we're looking at the benefits of Ballroom and Latin dancing for children. We're covering what parents should consider, how dancing affects children in a long run and sharing some personal stories from our own childhoods. Neil is also sharing his experience of teaching children earlier in his career. Everything we say is just our personal opinions and serves entertainment and educational purposes only.
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The CBM Files - 1. Benefits of Dancing: Adults
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01/24/25 • 50 min

In our first episode, we're exploring the benefits of Ballroom and Latin dancing for adults. We're looking at physical, mental, emotional and many other perks any dance student can experience from young adulthood up until old age across all levels. Everything we say is just our personal opinions and serves entertainment and educational purposes only.
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The CBM Files - 7. The One With The Good Comp
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02/20/25 • 67 min

We’re talking about the recent competition we went to - Let’s Dance in Alfreton. Sharing our experiences, discussing the atmosphere, the community and our observations. Neil is getting a little feisty at the end so get ready for some spice. As always, we’re only expressing our opinions and the content is serving entertainment and educational purposes only.

Below are contact details for the organisers of the competition:

Sharron Moncaster: [email protected]

Michelle Webster: [email protected]

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The CBM Files - 10. The One With Strawberry Daiquiris: Salsa
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03/14/25 • 70 min

In our 10th episode we’re stepping away from Ballroom and Latin for a moment to discuss another amazing dance - Salsa. We’re talking about its origin, styles and Neil is sharing his experience working and learning authentic Salsa in Cuba. At the end you can find out about the biggest salsa events around the world!

These are our opinions only, which serve educational and entertainment purposes.

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The CBM Files - 13. The One With Tails: Competition Clothes
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04/03/25 • 67 min

Continuing our topic of clothes from last week, in this episode we’re discussing clothes dancers wear for competitions. We talk about the best approach to picking competition clothes, some of the problems industry faces and why it’s important to eat something you love when picking your next look.

As always we’re just expressing our opinions for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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The CBM Files - 15. The One With The Bum Glue: Before Blackpool
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04/18/25 • 63 min

Today we are chatting to our entire team of competitors about their thoughts, feelings and preparation for the main competition of the year. Live from Blackpool, we are sharing our expectations and hopes as well as answering some of Neil’s hardest questions.

As always we’re only sharing our opinions for educational and entertainment purposes.

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We continue looking at the way Ballroom and Latin industry is structured in the UK. In this episode we cover amateur and professional parts of open circuit, touching on what it means to be a professional, what pro am is and what to consider when choosing between medalist and open paths. Everything we say is just our personal opinions and serves entertainment and educational purposes only.

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In this episode we’re taking a step back to look at what Ballroom and Latin industry looks like in the UK. In the Part 1 Neil is walking everyone through medalists, university dancing and some open circuit. Everything we say is just our personal opinions and serves entertainment and educational purposes only.

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Today we’re talking about an upcoming competition in Blackpool that we will be taking part in. This more conventional episode will cover the structure of the competition, how it’s different from others and our personal feelings about it.

As always these are only our opinions and serve educational and entertainment purposes.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The CBM Files have?

The CBM Files currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does The CBM Files cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The CBM Files?

The episode title '3. Dancing Shoes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The CBM Files?

The average episode length on The CBM Files is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of The CBM Files released?

Episodes of The CBM Files are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The CBM Files?

The first episode of The CBM Files was released on Jan 24, 2025.

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