Change is a constant in our lives. It could be a change of seasons, a change in your personal or professional life, or a change in your health. Accept the change, whatever it is, by maintaining a relaxed, focused response and you’ll be better able to handle it. Stay flexible, because you’re only being asked to…
Just Let It Go on the Dance Floor
When it comes to ballroom dancing, there’s no room for self-consciousness. This doesn’t mean that you should just flail around to the music like Elaine from Seinfeld (although that’s kinda fun sometimes). Rather, learn to be comfortable and secure in your movements. Most importantly, practice, watch yourself as well as others and allow yourself to feel the…
What is Causing Your Ballroom Dance Pain?
After you’ve studied it for a while, you’ll find that ballroom dancing brings joy and a delightful feeling of being one with the music. However, if you’re feeling any discomfort after dancing, take a look at some of the possible causes. When you know what to look for, you’ll be able to avoid ballroom dance…
Ballroom Dance Instructors – Here’s the Lowdown
Ballroom dancers, gotta love ’em. When the urge to dance strikes, nothing can get in their way. Which is why the super-enthusiastic and resourceful people who decide to become ballroom dance instructors are so special. The dedication to their students and their craft is amazing. Ballroom dance instructors are loyal, hard-working people who just want to…
Why Does My Instructor Insist That I Learn Foxtrot?
When it comes to learning to dance with a partner, lots of new students want to learn fast dances, such as Salsa and Swing. Their initial impression is that a dance like Foxtrot is for the old folks. They find it boring. After all, it’s just walking. As a result, it doesn’t feel very rhythmical and…
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Ballroom Dancing
It’s sometimes hard to get up the nerve to try something new. If you’ve lived 6, 7, or 8 decades you might even think why bother at this stage of the game? But, it’s never too late to learn ballroom dancing. And, you’ll be glad you did. When I moved to North Carolina I inherited…
Good Relationships – Lessons Learned
Any connection, association, or involvement is a relationship. One of the best things about being an enlightened grownup is that you learn how to create good relationships. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned. “No Man is an Island” No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent,…
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…