dance teacher | D.S. Dancesport

Feb 21, 20212 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...

Feb 7, 20212 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...

Jan 24, 20213 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,...

Jan 10, 20211 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...

Dec 29, 20201 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...

Nov 22, 20202 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...

Nov 2, 20202 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,...

Oct 25, 20202 min

Social or Competitive Dance?

What is the difference between social dancing and competitive dancesport? All partnership dancing provides an opportunity to have fun,...

Oct 18, 20201 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.