Deannah StrashnikovaFeb 22, 20212 minArm Styling BasicsOne of the most common topics that people ask me about is arm styling. In teaching ballroom dance, we are pretty specific about what to...
Deannah StrashnikovaJan 24, 20213 minBenefits of Ballroom for KidsAs a professional dance instructor, a favorite part of my job is the kids' lessons. Working with kids and teaching them the art, beauty,...
Deannah StrashnikovaJan 11, 20211 minConnect 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...
Deannah StrashnikovaDec 29, 20201 minSetting GoalsAs 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...
Deannah StrashnikovaDec 16, 20201 minDon't lose focusAs 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...
Deannah StrashnikovaNov 23, 20202 minDance, Dreams, Disappointment, and DedicationAs 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...
Deannah StrashnikovaNov 2, 20202 minCan 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,...
Deannah StrashnikovaOct 26, 20202 minSocial or Competitive Dance?What is the difference between social dancing and competitive dancesport? All partnership dancing provides an opportunity to have fun,...