Wait! Isn't ballroom dancing done with with a partner? Even though ballroom dancing is done with a partner, having your own balance and strength of movement creates freedom within your own body. Ultimately, this is something that you can transfer to any partnership. (Your partner will definitely appreciate it!) ...
What the Borg Taught Me About Ballroom Dancing
"We, too, are on a quest to better ourselves, evolving toward a state of perfection" - Borg Queen What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the Borg... Assimilation? Resistance is futile? Whatever comes to your mind, it probably wouldn't be...
The Highs and Lows of the Dance-O-Rama That Almost Was
Alright, here we go. Let's get it all out in the open. This past weekend was supposed to be Vancouver Dance-O-Rama 2020. We all worked really hard, and let me tell you, no one was more excited than me to get there with a 35 person team, all with our...
Confessions of a Hater – What I learned about the Virtual Lessons that can help everyone
I am going to start my first BLOG contribution with a soul-baring confession. Okay, I admit it. I am a natural born resister, the person often referred to, using common slang, as a "hater". Not so thrilled about change. Things work pretty fantastically as they are, thank you very much....
Keep Your Dancing Alive When You’re on Your Own in Lockdown – Without the Boring “School-Figures”…
It’s not possible. Do your figures. The End. Just kidding! (Or as the kids these days would say JK LOL :P) Of course your school figures are an important tool for your dancing. They serve as a way to develop your balance, memory, understanding of structure, and technique. That’s why...