Author: Robert Tang

Robert is a former three-time Canadian and two-time North American Undefeated Amateur Standard Ballroom Champion, having represented Canada at five World Amateur Standard Championships. Robert has appeared in television commercials and on print advertising, promoted Ballroom Dancing at association and fundraising events, and has been featured on television shows: "Dragons' Den" and "Fortune Hunters" on CBC Television, "Til Debt Do Us Part" on the W-Network, "Save Me From My House" on the W-Network, "GROOMED" on the W-Network, "Breakfast Television" on CITY-TV, "Studio 2" on TVO, "W5" on CTV, "National News" on Global Television, and the "Evening News" on CH Television. Robert with his wife and business partner, Beverley Cayton-Tang, created their 2-DVD set, "For Absolute Beginners Ballroom Dancing", which is available now at retailers in the US such as www.amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and Best Buy, and in Canada through www.shopdragonsden.com. A portion of proceeds from shopdragonsden.com will go towards the danceScape Endowment Fund, which is dedicated to enriching the quality of life of People through Arts & Culture, Recreation, and Movement-Based Health & Wellness Activities. Robert received his B.Sc. from McMaster University in Hamilton, and his M.B.A. from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Robert is represented by Vogue Models & Talent. For Advertising, Commercial or Talent Booking with Robert Tang, E-mail talent@vmtm.com, Tel: (905) 633-8182 (Burlington) or (416) 283-3231 (Toronto).

A Quick History of Mathematics

I have started today to revisit my passion for Mathematics.  To me, math is nothing more than the use of “symbols” to express relationships between “things” in the most simple of ways.   Check out this BBC TV series called “The Story of Maths” which is…

“Slow Dance” (Poem by Jessica Mydek, 1997)

SLOW DANCE Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s Erratic fly Or gazed at the sun into The fading night? You better slow down Don’t dance…

My Life’s Mission?

My participation in ParticipACTION’s Television Campaign earlier this year resulted in life changing opportunities to connect with other Creative Arts and Health & Wellness professionals who are as passionate as I am about championing health, fitness, and wellness to Canadians. With the final days of 2010 looming, this is the…

Inspired by … Richard Florida and the “Creative Class”

Richard Florida is Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute and Professor of Business and Creativity at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. His previous work includes national bestselling books as well as numerous papers and articles. I first heard…