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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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