The Dance Floor

On this episode my guest host, Allen Michael, and I discuss his career as a professional opera singer, why the deep voiced guys never get the girl, and the black lives matter movement. His story is unique and beautiful! And his advice on how we can effect change in society on a long term basis is the best I've heard yet! The post ALLEN MICHAEL JONES appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Dancers on Dancing: Dwight Davis appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post SOLO PRACTICE AT HOME appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Anyone else having a difficult time with social distancing? Louis, my quarantine partner, and I are trying to get creative on having a positive perspective during an uncertain time. Listen as we discuss how we're handling social distancing and provide some dance tools to get you through! The post Coping with Quarantine appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Self Care with Sergio appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Dress for Yourself appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post How Not to Kill Your Partner appeared first on The Dance Floor.

What do hair stylists and dance instructors have in common? Turns out, it's a lot! Carly and Silvana, two very talented hair stylists, join me on this episode to discuss the ups and downs of working in a service based industry and the best ways to respect the time of your service provider. The post Time is Money appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Dancers on Dancing: Chelsea Farrah Koptke appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Dancing for Chad appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Man in the Mirror appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post To Compete or Not to Compete appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Dancers on Dancing: Elise Griffiths appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Feminism appeared first on The Dance Floor.

...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! The post Let’s Talk About Sex appeared first on The Dance Floor.

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! The post Help me, I’m poor appeared first on The Dance Floor.

A quick list of our favorite DOs and DONTs questions to ask your instructor! The post Do’s and Dont’s appeared first on The Dance Floor.

Join me as I talk with professional dancers, students, and industry professionals about the beautiful and fascinating world of Ballroom dancing! The post Introduction appeared first on The Dance Floor.