Go ahead – take the first step. Ask yourself why you want to dance. What drives people to want to learn social dancing? “My daughter’s wedding is coming up.” “We’re going on a cruise.” “I’m planning to go to South America on vacation this summer.” Whatever the reason, you just know you want to dance….
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The Secret Weapon to a Stronger Golf Game is Revealed Here
Peanut butter and jelly. White lace and blue jeans. Kim and Kanye. All are unlikely duos that are surprisingly good together. Here’s another one for you. Golf and ballroom dancing. If you want a stronger golf game, ballroom dancing is a great way to get it. It’s true. I would never make this stuff up….
Dance Salsa
I know you’ve been reading about going out dancing. Besides that, you’ve been watching DWTS and tons of videos on YouTube. This is because you don’t know much about learning to dance. But, you do know one thing – you want to dance Salsa. The question is, what kind of Salsa should you learn? With…
6 Things Your Mom Would Tell You About the Power of Positive Thinking
Mothers are smart. Above all else, they love you and want you to be happy. They know that a cheerful child will get along easier in this world. To be sure, if you’re able to live your life being pleasant and upbeat, you’ll have more friends and more opportunities. This is where the power of positive…
Using Ballroom Dancing to Boost Your Quality of Life
I guess you could say we’re living in stressful times. I’m not about to list things, but you know there’s stuff going on that’ll make you want to lay down. We need something to lift us up. Something that involves moving, people, and music. I know for a fact that using ballroom dancing to boost…
7 Simple Reasons to Participate in a Ballroom Dance Showcase
It’s that time of year when studios are beginning to prepare for their Winter Ballroom Dance Showcase. If your instructor asks you to perform in the studio showcase, he or she is saying that it’s time for you to step it up. When it’s all over I promise you’ll be very happy with your accomplishment. What…
A Dog Named Roxie
I am at a place in my life where I’m grateful for so much. To begin with, I have my health, a sweet place to live, a wonderful family including 2 cutie grandsons, and a dog named Roxie. And, boy, am I thankful for Roxie. Let me tell you a little about her. The beginning…
Won’t You Help Me Get This Thing Going?
Sometimes you have to put your hat in your hand and ask for assistance. Blogging is new to me and I can’t do it without you. Won’t you help me get this thing going? Some of you may know that I’ve had a long and varied career in the ballroom dance industry. Unfortunately, because of injuries from…
Most Common Mistakes People Make When Learning Ballroom Dancing
Growing pains. That’s what we’re going to call the most common mistakes people make when learning ballroom dancing. All instructors know about and expect you to make these boo-boos. Here are a few of the most prevalent missteps of beginning ballroom dancers. Not changing weight properly. This is a big one. We all agree that…
How to Stay Youthful the Easy Way
Why focus on staying youthful? Because, when you’re a grownup you think age is just a number. Unless you look your age. Then it’s a burden. Not cool! What are the benefits of staying youthful? Staying youthful is the right choice to make regardless of your actual age. A youthful attitude will bring you stronger…
Waiting for Florence
What’s it like to wait for a hurricane? It’s like being a sitting duck. You’d think that after spending half my life in Florida that it would get easier. In a certain respect, it is. We Floridians take hurricanes seriously. This is what you do while you’re waiting for Florence. You’ll have maybe five days to…