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Welcome! Here, you'll find tips and insights on all things ballroom dance.
From finding music, to learning technique - our blog keeps you connected to the JOY of dance.
Screens, social media, AI chatbots - we've got an abundance of tech and yet a poverty of real human connections.
We're wired to live in community.
It's not optional; it's necessary for our physical health and mental well-being.
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Although people come to us to learn to ...
Music lifts our spirits, and combined with dance it's powerful stuff.
Music + Movement = 💓
How can we connect more with the music while dancing?
Sometimes we're so focused on "are we on time" that we're not letting the rhythm move us - physically or emotionally.
Try taking one dance at a class or pa...
We're human and when we dance with a partner, we're quick to notice what they're doing "wrong" and what we think they could or should be doing "better".
But, just for today - could we choose to just enjoy dancing with this beautiful, amazing person.
Could we be more appreciative of the opportunity we ...
Ways to let dance light up our heart and lift our spirits.
Gratitude 🙏🏻
So how can I bring more ease and enjoyment into my dancing?
Let's start with a full appreciation of our body.
How fortunate we are to have the ability to move and dance.
It's easy to focus on our limitations - could we instead de...
Learning to be a graceful follower opens a world of possibilities.
Besides being treasured as the beautiful swan you are - what are the hidden benefits of being a great follower in ballroom?
Enjoy Being Taken Care Of 👸
Many of us are fiercely independent 🙋♀️
We're used to taking care of ourselves,...
As a dancer, our only job is perform our part well - no more, and no less.
We cannot, and should not, try to do our partner's job.
Ballroom dancing is a 50-50 partnership.
And it only works when each person trusts that their partner is doing the best that they can in that moment.
Stop doing this if yo...
Have you ever had one of those transcendent moments on the dance floor when everything felt perfect and effortless?
Connection makes it all possible.
How can Followers connect with a partner so that every dance feels heavenly? ✨
Slow Down So You Can Feel The Lead 🐢
Following is a challenging skil...
Being a great follower isn’t passive — it’s a dynamic and skillful role that makes every dance a work of art 🖼️
🔹 Be Present and Responsive
Great followers are focused on the leader’s cues and respond instantly to every nuance. Use all your senses to notice and match your partner’s energy, timing, a...
Learning to lead with confidence opens a world of opportunities.
Beyond the social ease and adoring fans - what are the hidden benefits of being a good leader in ballroom?
The Thrill of Driving an Indy Car 🏎️
Weaving through a crowded dance floor feels like flying down a motor speedway - it's exhil...
Sometime it's more about what you don't do that brings success on the dance floor.
Avoid these common missteps great leaders avoid.
No Verbal Leads 🤐
Social dancing is lead/follow based. If you find that you cannot lead your partner with your body either:
- You are not leading clearly and/or
- They ...
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