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).

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A Quick History of Mathematics

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