What is Ballroom Dancing? International Standard and American Smooth
The world of ballroom dancing is rich with history and complexity, deeply rooted in the arts and music, with originations around the...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Feb 21, 20212 min read
Arm Styling Basics
One of the most common topics that people ask me about is arm styling. In teaching ballroom dance, we are pretty specific about what to...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Invest in Your Love This Valentine's Day
The clock is ticking! There are only a few days left to figure out the perfect Valentine's Day surprise for your partner. Don't get stuck...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Jan 24, 20213 min read
Benefits of Ballroom for Kids
As a professional dance instructor, a favorite part of my job is the kids' lessons. Working with kids and teaching them the art, beauty,...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Jan 10, 20211 min read
Connect with Your Sweetie Through the Romance of Dance!
Do you want to make your Valentine's heart skip a beat this year? Surprise that special someone with the gift of dance! There is no...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Setting Goals
As the New Year arrives it is easy to get caught up in the trend of making life changing resolutions and setting grand goals. When it...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Don't lose focus
As we all prepare for the holidays with our loved ones, with different plans than normal in many cases, I wanted to send a reminder that...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Nov 22, 20202 min read
Dance, Dreams, Disappointment, and Dedication
As I write this I am still trying to get over the cancellation of the Ohio Star Ball. With so many cancelled competitions this year, the...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Can Virtual Dance Lessons Work for Me?
Winter is coming and cases of Covid are increasing. For some people, a return to the safety of home feels like the best choice right now,...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Social or Competitive Dance?
What is the difference between social dancing and competitive dancesport? All partnership dancing provides an opportunity to have fun,...
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Deannah Strashnikova
Oct 18, 20201 min read
Back to the Dance Floor!
Last weekend, my professional partner Timmy and I had the great pleasure of competing together again after months away due to Covid.
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Deannah Strashnikova
Oct 15, 20202 min read
What can I expect at my first dance lesson?
Congratulations! You have made the exciting decision to enrich your life with dance. I can't wait to see you at your first lesson. Here...
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