I think that anyone would agree that to have success in something, consistency is crucial. Like any other type of goal, your dance goals should be met with consistency. Recently I picked up 5 tips form business strategist Marie Forleo on how to “get things done, all the time.” While her advice on how to […]
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Dancing in Wheelchairs On a recent web search for ballroom news, I discovered an interesting event that took place in October in Traverse City, Michigan. The Life Beyond Barriers Rehabilitation center sponsored a wheelchair ballroom dance clinic. The free program was supported by a grant from the nonprofit foundation of Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. Cheryl
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“Whatcha DOIN Boo Boo??” These were the words that came out of my mouth when I saw Drake dancing in his “Hotline Bling” video for the first time. Drake’s moves, for better or worse, have received so much press that I had to give the rapper’s groove some attention in our Bella Ballroom weekly Blog.
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As many are aware, eating healthy has many benefits. But it’s not always as easy as it sounds. In a society where we are constantly on the go, it is easier to justify eating out all the time. I don’t think many are aware of what we put into our body and how it can
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When I think about how dancing relates to the human body, I think of its effects on a dancer’s strength, flexibility, stamina and physical physique. I rarely think about the affects that dancing has on the brain. Studies have shown that there is a strong connection between dancing and cognitive function. Proprioception and Kinesthesia The
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Ballroom Babies on the Way! We’ve had quite a few mommies-to-be in the studio over the past few months! In honor of of the moms-to-be and their future ballroom babies, I’m sharing a few tips for ballroom dancing during pregnancy and things to consider when exercising on and off the dance floor. Check with your
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There are many different types of country dancing but the most commonly known ones are the two step and line dancing. Both are vastly different and have something to offer to every individual. Country dancing may seem intimidating at first, but once you begin to try it you will discover that it is anything but
Mexico is said to have a romantic culture, so it is no surprise that Mexican weddings are full of rich traditions, and that Mexico itself is popular for destination weddings. Mexican wedding traditions are present in each stage of the wedding, even before the groom asks the bride to marry him. (He should ask for
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Here at Bella Ballroom, we teach dance to wedding couples from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds. In Orange County, CA there is a prominent Persian community, so we have the opportunity to work with Persian couples often. Persian brides and grooms will commonly pick a romantic Persian song for their first dance, although
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Not all, but most students who study dance will come to a point in their dance journey where they will want to share what they’ve learned and perform for friends, family, and maybe even the public. Here at Bella Ballroom, we give our dance students the chance to perform biannually in our student showcase. Some
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