Dancing for Discipline
Real improvement in any skill is not ultimately determined by how long we practice or...
February 28, 2020
Dancing for Grit, Part Two
The only people who think dancing is easy are the ones not challenging themselves to...
February 19, 2020
Dancing for Grit, Part One
“I have no rhythm.” “I have two left feet.” Does either of these phrases sound...
February 14, 2020
Dancing to Conquer Fear
This article is about how we can use a budding interest in dancing to grow...
February 6, 2020
Don’t Make Any Dance Resolutions This New Year
One evening, many years ago, I decided that I wanted to become an expert on...
December 26, 2019
Goal-Reaching Through Deliberate Practice
We’ve talked a lot about setting goals the past few weeks (see here and here),...
December 20, 2019
Short-Term VS Long-Term Dance Goals
As I talked about last week, I’m not particularly a fan of long-term goals. Sure,...
December 13, 2019
How to Dance without Thinking, Part Three
I didn’t know if I was going to write a part three, to be honest...
November 28, 2019
How to Dance without Thinking, Part Two
As I talked about last week, our mind is a fine tool, and essential to...
November 22, 2019
How to Dance without Thinking, Part One
“I’m sorry,” she murmured in my arms, “I’ve been messing up all my steps.” I...
November 14, 2019
Dancer’s Burnout: De-Energized or Dissatisfied?
Are you losing your motivation to dance? Skipping practice sessions? Snapping irritably at your teacher?...
September 12, 2019
(Your Instructor Knows) You’re Better Than You Think
Students, we owe you an explanation. Over the time we’ve spent together, you’ve discovered that...
June 14, 2019
You’re Better Than Your Brain Thinks, Part Two
The more power we give a belief, the more control it has over us. Likely...
June 9, 2019
10 Things Dancing Taught Me in 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, I find myself looking back over my experiences this...
December 23, 2018
What the Stock Market Taught me About Dancing
Recently, my wife and I attended a 3-day seminar on trading in the stock market....
December 16, 2018
Destination vs Journey
I can’t recall how many students who came in telling me they “just wanted the...
December 10, 2018
It Sucks to Practice Dance
Yep, I said it. Having to practice dance moves and technique is frustrating and boring. Most...
November 28, 2018
Destroy Your Dance Demons
I consider myself to be a fairly spiritual person. And by that, I mean I...
November 4, 2018
Addiction: The Downside of Staying Fit through Dance
Last night, my wife and I danced at a wedding until after midnight. It was...
May 27, 2018
How to Improve Productivity at Work
Team cohesion. Focused employees. Fewer sick days. Sound like a dream come true? The studies...
May 11, 2018
Exercise for the Introvert: Keeping Healthy through Dance
“Gosh, she’s in great shape.” “Those guys are probably laughing at these wimpy weights I’m...
April 30, 2018
Motivation Masters: Les Brown
Born in an abandoned building and given up for adoption, declared mentally challenged in public...
January 24, 2018
Motivation Masters: Tony Robbins
Back for more energy-boosting wisdom from the masters? Well today, I’m pulling from perhaps the...
January 17, 2018
Motivation Masters: Eric Thomas
For the skeptic, Eric Thomas’ story reads like something of a fairytale. Dropping out of...
January 11, 2018
Motivation Masters: Tom Bilyeu
Welcome to 2018! No doubt you’re all figuring out your resolutions for the year… And...
January 5, 2018
Your Ideal Instructor: Sugar-Coated vs Tough-Love
Happy New Year folks! As we set new resolutions and plan for upcoming dance festivals,...
January 2, 2018
Your Ideal Instructor: Kinesthetic
One of the many benefits of dancing is it connects you more closely with your...
December 20, 2017
Your Ideal Instructor: Emotional
“Hm… That just doesn’t feel right to me.” “You need to bring your character into the dance more.” “If...
December 16, 2017