Dancers on Dancing: Dwight Davis
On this episode of Dancers on Dancing, I'm joined by Dwight Davis. We discuss his background in martial arts, his relationships with dance partners, and why he holds a special place in my heart!
SOLO PRACTICE AT HOME
In this time of social distancing, it's tempting to over commit to new projects only to give up because we've set the bar too high. With so much time on our hands, should we be meditating for four hours a day, learning a new language, cooking three courses at every meal? Or can we set realistic goals for ourselves and create healthy new habits? Listen as my guest, Natashya, talks about setting and sticking to goals with simple tricks that are easy to master. We discuss how she maintains structure as a homeschooling, stay at home mom of four and how you can set up a consistent practice routine for yourself at home no matter how little time or space you can spare!
Self Care with Sergio
Social distancing is a new thing for us. But we can use this time to go crazy or to make some positive changes. On today's episode, Sergio tells us his story of how he came to find his own path to self care and gives great advice on how you can get there too!
Dress for Yourself
One of the most powerful tools in your dancing is your costume! What you wear on the dance floor can make you feel powerful, beautiful, and fierce. And as a costume designer, Anastasia knows exactly how important that feeling is. Listen as we discuss the creative and strategic process that goes into making a custom Ballroom dress and why custom is the way to go!
How Not to Kill Your Partner
Anyone who's been one half of a dance partnership knows they can be fraught with arguments, hurt feelings, and frustrated emotions! My husband and dance partner of 12 years, Louis, joins me on this episode to bring you our top 10 tips on how NOT to kill your dance partner! Hopefully you can learn from our mistakes and make your next practice your most productive yet!
Dancers on Dancing: Chelsea Farrah Koptke
Chelsea is not only a gifted and unique dancer, but also an incredibly insightful human being! Listen as we discuss her transition from ballet to ballroom, her work with same sex partner dancing, and her new adventure into the world of vegetarian food blogging!
Dancing for Chad
Given a limited amount of time and lessons to prepare, Tom and I went on an adventure of creating and performing a dance together for an incredible cause! Listen as we discuss our approach to working as a team and supporting The Chad Tough Foundation in the best way possible - through dance!
Man in the Mirror
The mirror can be your best friend and your worst enemy when you're in the studio. Listen as Dorrie and I discuss the pros and cons of using the mirror in your practice routine from both a Ballroom and classic dance perspective!
To Compete or Not to Compete
That is the question! Are you competing for the right reasons? Are you not competing out of fear or excuses? Tune in as I break down some walls about competition and provide some perspective!
Dancers on Dancing: Elise Griffiths
On my first Dancers on Dancing episode, I'm joined by Elise Griffiths! As a member of the LGBT+ community, she has a unique perspective on Ballroom dancing. We discuss everything from changing gender roles in Ballroom to the playful, ongoing rivalry between International and American style dancing!
Feminism
It can be confusing to be a feminist in the Ballroom industry. Are we followers or are we leaders? Join me and my guest host, Ashleigh, as we discuss navigating the challenges women face in a partner driven world!
Let’s Talk About Sex
...on the dance floor! Conveying emotion in dance - sexiness, romance, intensity - can be difficult if you don't know how. Listen as my guest host, Tiffany, and I break down NINE ways to make it easier!
Help me, I’m poor
Ballroom dancing can be expensive! But there's lots of tips and tricks to stretch your dollar... Listen as my guest host, Natashya, and I break down our top 8 tips on how to budget your dance expenses!
