Dr. Ming Wang, a world-renowned eye surgeon, laser scientist, inventor, author, musician, and ballroom dancer joins The Dancing Housewife to discuss the discrepancies between the film adaptation of his autobiography and the book. He explains that the film merged two characters from his book into one character to protect the families involved. Dr. Wang also reflects on the symbolism and artistic rendition of his traumatic flashbacks depicted in the film and the impact of the Cultural Revolution on his life. He shares how music and dance played a significant role in his survival during that time and how they continue to be a celebration of freedom and faith. Additionally, he talks about his collaboration with Dolly Parton on her album, where he played the Chinese violin (Erhu) on a song called 'The Cruel War.'

Dr. Wang's autobiography, From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing is on The Dancing Housewife's 2024 Official Summer Reading List and is available on Amazon in paperback, for Kindle and on Audible.

Sight the motion picture is streaming on Angel Studios at angel.com/sight. For $12 get access to Sight as well as all the other great films streaming on the platform for thirty days.

Click HERE to listen to The Cruel War, the song on which Dr. Wang collaborated with country music icon, Dolly Parton on Spotify.

The WANG FOUNDATION FOR SIGHT RESTORATION is a 501c(3) non-profit charity which has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. For information on how to support this mission visit https://www.wangfoundation.org/ .

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In this week's episode, The Dancing Housewife reveals the contents of her summer ballroom box, a subscription box curated for ballroom dancers. The theme of the box is hydration, and it includes items to help you stay hydrated and healthy during the hot summer months. She also shares a special referral code - 9VYFKLO - for listeners who wish to subscribe to The Ballroom Box. Don't forget to use coupon code BBHOUSEWIFE at checkout for a special discount reserved exclusively for listeners of The Dancing Housewife Podcast. Visit https://ballrooombox.me for more information and to subscribe.

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Get the low down on Breaking, formerly known as break dancing, in this week's episode. Breaking is making its debut in the 2024 Paris Olympics and The Dancing Housewife shares a bit of history including how Breaking was born, gained worldwide exposure in the 1980s and eventually evolved into an elite competitive sport, worthy of being contested at the Olympic Games.

Learn what to look for during the the Olympic Breaking competition including elements such as top rock, go downs, footwork, freezes, power moves, tricks, and transitions, judging criteria as well as the roles of the MC and DJ. You don't want to miss history being made as 16 of the world's top B-boys and 16 of the world's top B-girls go for gold in one-on-one solos battles for the first time ever on an Olympic dance floor. Breaking events will take place on August 9th and 10th and will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.

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In this week's episode, the Dancing Housewife discusses her upcoming dance competition, and the new challenges she is facing, including debuting a new dance style with The Dancing Doc and trying out a new professional hair stylist. She discusses the importance of having a ballroom competition survival kit to handle unexpected situations, shares her list of essential items for the kit and provides tips on assembling and organizing it. The conversation emphasizes the need to be prepared for every conceivable situation you may need to confront during a ballroom dance competition.

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Olga and Donovan continue to share their journey from childhood dance experiences to becoming professional nine dance competitors. They discuss their training, partnerships, and the influence of coaches on their dance career. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including dance competitions, teaching, choreography, and the challenges of balancing work and competition. The guests share insights on motivation, preparation, and the joy of dancing. They also provide advice for those interested in starting or competing in ballroom dancing.

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Olga Goncharova and Donovan Kirrane are a professional nine dance couple. Olga started dancing in Ukraine and moved to the US, where she trained in various styles due to frequent moves. Donovan, on the other hand, started dancing after being kicked out of an after-school math class. He trained in Europe before partnering with Olga. They met at a dance competition in Boston and eventually became partners. They joined The Dancing Housewife to share their story.

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Time management plays an important role in how you prepare for and perform in ballroom dance competitions. Having a competition preparation routine helps manage performance anxiety, recover from mishaps, reset quickly, and handle unexpected situations. Creating and using competition routines takes time, but it is essential for success. Self-awareness is key in understanding what you need to do to feel physically and mentally ready to compete. Time management is crucial in executing all the necessary tasks and creating a competition day schedule.

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Deanna Dikeman is a professional photographer and competitive ballroom dancer. She left her corporate job to pursue photography and has since published two photo books, Leaving and Waving and Relative Moments. Deanna's photography captures the beauty and subtleties of the Midwest, as well as the ordinary moments of her family's life. She also has a collection of artistic ballroom dance photographs that focus on the energy and connections in dance. Deanna shares her journey of pursuing her passions and offers advice on overcoming performance anxiety.

To learn more about Deanna and to explore her many bodies of photographic artwork, visit her website at deannadikeman.com.

Leaving and Waving and Relative Moments are available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Karin Lynn Photography

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