Choosing the right dance instructor can be tricky, especially when you’re starting out. However, if you do some leg-work in the beginning, it can set the tone for how much you enjoy your lessons, and how successful you can become in your dancing. I’ve compiled a list of 5 questions you should think about when you’re starting or re-evaluating . . . Read More
A prescription of patience
Have you ever had that thought, “I should have this by now?” Whether it’s remembering a pattern, identifying the music, or maybe keeping our darn head up; it’s easy to become impatient. We usually identify patience as good, impatience as bad, but I propose it’s all about timing! Come to think of it, I’m actually feeling a song . . . Read More
3 myths “social dancers” are believing, and how you can avoid them
Many times I’ve encountered the situation when I’m dancing with someone, and then all of a sudden say: “Oh, I’m just a social dancer. I’m not serious or anything” And I’m left confused… What are they meaning when they tell me that? Is it that they’re not serious about bringing home a trophy, or looking like a star on . . . Read More
5 Beliefs that Stop People from Dancing
Often people, who would love to dance, put the brakes on for a variety of reasons. This article is all about serving up some truth towards the top 5 beliefs we hear that keep people off the dance floor. So read on, and let’s get those toes a tapping! 1) Feeling Self-Conscious: No one likes feeling clumsy or . . . Read More
3 Ways to Increase Productivity for Beginners
Who wants to be better yesterday? Raise your hand… We all do! It’s in our nature. Goal setting and expectation management is important in your dancing. It’s rare to enter anything without expectations, but it’s important to evaluate whether the belief systems of where you should be at are hurting or helping you accelerate towards that big goal. Here . . . Read More
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How to Create Thriving Partnerships
Today we’re talking partnerships. A topic near and dear to my heart. In an industry where people change their partners like they change their socks, I was very blessed to have an enjoyable partnership that spanned over a decade. Drawing on my own experience, as well as sharing nuggets of wisdom from my mentors, I’ve compiled some of the top . . . Read More
Taking your Goal from Wish to Reality in 4 Simple Steps
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream.” C.S Lewis Do you know your BIG goal? That goal that energizes and inspires your soul, while at the same time has you a little scared (the good ones always do, don’t they)? That’s the goal I’m talking about! Today, I’m sharing 4 tips to take . . . Read More
Want to learn how to dance faster? Here’s the roadmap!
Wanna become a great dancing in half the time, and have a blast while you do it? (I see you nodding yes over there!) Although I do not have magic beans that morph you into Baryshnikov… I can offer 5 easy (but not effortless) strategies that will have you dancing faster, looking better, and having more fun if you choose . . . Read More