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
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Conversation
This is the season for mingling and celebration! The holidays are usually bursting with an assortment of social interactions and events. These gatherings can range from time spent with your close friends, to seeing relatives you may only see once a year; even to meeting new faces you’ll be sharing a conversation with at a fun holiday party. If . . . Read More
5 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Costume – Ladies Edition
There is so much that goes into making an impression on the dance floor. From the choreography to the technique, the makeup to the costumes – it ALL counts. Choosing the right costume isn’t as easy as simply finding something that looks good in the mirror, there are multiple factors that (should) come into play. Since getting a costume is . . . Read More
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It’s officially time to begin the celebration of the Holidays! So, we are taking a brief pause from our usual topics, to share with you our way of giving back this Holiday Season. A few years ago Vlad and I had the opportunity to hear a speaker from “International Justice Mission” (IJM), and after hearing the work they were doing, . . . Read More
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
The Gentleman’s Guide to the Ballroom
Gent-le-man: A chivalrous, courteous and honorable man Ballroom dancing seems to attract the type of man defined above… chivalrous, courteous, and honorable. When I swerved from Merriam Webster’s definition, and asked men how they would define a gentleman in their own words, I received responses such as, “stylish, polite, and self-controlled.” These characteristics sound great to me, and reminded me . . . Read More
How to Choose a Keyword and Why YOU Need Them
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” ~ Socrates Before we get back to the wisdom of Socrates, let me know if this has ever happened to you: It’s seconds before you walk on the floor, you look the part, and you’ve put in the . . . 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
2 Easy Steps to Greater Performances
Have you ever evaluated your habits in the 2-3 hours leading up to your performance? Really looked at what you do, and where you are during those moments of time? Often, with all the preparation that goes into training, costumes, and strategy, this 2-3 hour window can be easily overlooked. However, if you can identify what your needs are during . . . Read More