Story and Article Archive

The articles listed below are written by Richard Parker, an engineer and ballroom dancer, who likes to write true stories about experiences in ballroom dance during his travels. Click on one of the links below to load the story into the website, or click the symbol to downlod a a printable PDF file:

(Note: if you wish to download, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader for these files.)

Ballet, Barishnikov and the Madame - a trip to New York for a Tango Lesson.

Dance as if No One Were Watching - a solo performance before a congressional party.

Foxtrot, Sax and Piggy - a (mostly) true story about a High School dance.

The Tango Bar - a strange night in Costa Rica.

The Formal - dancing around the haves in a historic hotel.

Where is the Poetry - ruminations about the poetry of dance movement.

Why do I Dance - reflections on a simple question.

Procession by Persuasion - the art of Lead and Follow

The Angela Fraleigh Story -

The Magic Words -

WTMI Vienna Night-