Shall We Dance Stars Embrace Sobriety for Competitive Edge
A commitment to peak performance has led both artist Carina Dahl and her dance partner, Ole Thomas Hansen, to abstain from alcohol as they advance in the popular competition series, “Shall we Dance.” Dahl, 40, revealed this autumn that she has remained alcohol-free sence August, a dedication she intends to maintain until the show concludes on December 20th.
Dahl, considered a frontrunner this season, is prioritizing focus and discipline. “Alcohol is an unnecessary factor, at least now that the competition is starting to intensify,” she stated, emphasizing the importance of both competitors being “sharpened” for success.
The decision wasn’t solely Dahl’s. She successfully encouraged Hansen, 26, to join her in sobriety, beginning December 1st. “Ole has promised that he will be wholly sober from the first of december. I would really appreciate it if he did,” Dahl shared. She believes maintaining clarity is crucial,particularly for Hansen,whose role in crafting the choreography demands peak creative thinking. “One thing is to dance.But being creative and making choreographies… then it’s damn stupid to have been drunk,” she remarked with a smile, adding that Hansen had already been upholding the standard.
[Image of Ole Thomas Hansen and Carina Dahl: Martin Habbestad (Nettavisen)]
Hansen confirmed his commitment, stating he’s “jumped on the sober thing for Carina,” and expressed hope of meeting her expectations. The pair is fully focused on the upcoming Christmas-themed performance next Saturday, opting for rigorous training over traditional holiday festivities. “We’ll have the party when we’re done,” Dahl declared, with Hansen adding, “Then there will be a nachspiel until Christmas Eve.”
Despite the current abstinence, Dahl anticipates a celebratory return to enjoying beer, wine, and aquavit once the competition ends. “It will be flavorful. I really miss it, but at the same time I notice that it hadn’t worked out all that well. I live like a top athlete and benefit. I can drink for the rest of my life,” she concluded, acknowledging the positive impact of her temporary lifestyle change.
Why: Carina Dahl and Ole Thomas hansen decided to abstain from alcohol to enhance their performance on the reality television competition “Shall We Dance.” Dahl initiated the change in August, and successfully encouraged Hansen to join her starting December 1st. They believed alcohol hindered focus and creative thinking, crucial for success in the intensifying competition.
Who: The key individuals involved are Carina Dahl, a 40-year-old dancer considered a frontrunner in the competition, and her dance partner, Ole Thomas Hansen, 26, who is responsible for choreographing their routines.
What: Dahl and Hansen committed to complete sobriety to improve their concentration, discipline, and overall performance on “Shall We Dance.” They prioritized rigorous training over holiday festivities in preparation for their Christmas-themed performance next Saturday.
How did it end? The sobriety commitment is temporary, lasting until the competition concludes on December 20th.Both Dahl and Hansen anticipate celebrating their efforts with alcoholic beverages afterward, acknowledging the positive impact of the lifestyle change but expressing a desire to return to their usual habits. They plan a post-competition celebration, including a nachspiel lasting until Christmas Eve.
