Dancing Animals In a search for “dance” in the news I discovered an article that was published on November 19th by National Geographic announcing that there is bird that tap dances to attract mates. For the first time, researchers captured the rapid step dancing performed…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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