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
The Dancer’s Guide to Injury Recovery II: Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome - more commonly known as shin splints, is one of the...
November 27, 2018
The Magic of Argentine Tango
Argentine tango is more than a dance or a musical style. Many tango dancers say...
November 22, 2018
The Dancer’s Guide to Injury Recovery
It’s happened to all of us. We’ve landed a grand jété poorly, didn’t get over...
November 13, 2018
Destroy Your Dance Demons
I consider myself to be a fairly spiritual person. And by that, I mean I...
November 4, 2018
How to Laugh at Mistakes (And Why You Should)
I’ve been writing a lot about how to make friends through dancing lately. But you...
October 23, 2018
What Your Body is Saying
Ever talked to someone who just rubbed you the wrong way? They may have looked...
October 13, 2018
How to Meet New People Through Dancing
I firmly believe that partner dances like ballroom are THE best way to meet new...
October 7, 2018
Why Dance is Great for Making Friends
Stick with any hobby long enough, and you’ll find it’s full of high moments and...
October 1, 2018
WHY You Should “Dance it Slowly” in Your Dance Practice
“But it’s so boooooooring!!!” I hear you shout. And you’re right - it’s WAY more...
September 23, 2018
WHY Do We Use Heel/Ball Leads in Our Dance Patterns?
For an activity as challenging and agile as dance, it’s no surprise that correct foot...
September 19, 2018
WHY Is “Turning From Your Centre” Good for Dance Balance?
Fall out of a turns one too many times and you’re likely to hear the...
September 9, 2018
WHY do Ballroom Dance Steps Include “Alignment”?
As I’ve mentioned before, I love knowing WHY we dance the way we do -...
September 2, 2018
6 Often-Forgotten Details Planning Your First Dance
You pick your song, learn some moves, and perform an awesome first dance. Simple, right? Not...
August 28, 2018
12 Secrets for a Spectacular Surprise Wedding Dance
The bridge and groom aren’t the only ones who can have a wedding dance -...
August 16, 2018
A Timeline for 3 Different Wedding Dances
Whether you’re looking up studios a year before the big day (you’re crazy, and I...
August 14, 2018
Dos and Don’ts of Sexy Ballroom Dance Moves
I love how ballroom dancing lets you bring out parts of yourself you’d rarely reveal...
August 5, 2018
Latin Dancing: Sexy, or Raunchy?
Recently, I asked one of my students how she wanted to feel while Latin dancing....
July 22, 2018
Finding the Right Ballet Class – Part II
Royal Academy of Dance Exam Classes Last time, we talked about recreational classes. They’re a great...
July 18, 2018
Finding the Right Ballet Class – Part I
Why Ballet? Children’s ballet classes come in a range of levels, and are often separated into...
July 11, 2018
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Dance Intensives
I’ll admit it - Internet Land is choc-full of different guides to summer dance intensives....
June 18, 2018
The Best Outdoor Places for a Summer Dance
As we’ve talked about recently, taking your summer dance moves outside is pretty awesome. One...
Summer Dancing: Taking it Outside
Summer Dancing: Taking it Outside Maybe it’s the romantic in me, but I’ve always loved outdoor...
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
Get Your Kids to Dance
I remember my mother telling me stories about when she was young. “When I was...
May 15, 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
Dance Fitness: A Full Body Experience
When it comes to staying in shape, you just can’t beat dance! The following is...
May 5, 2018