Product review: ballroom hair must have’s

For about 7 years of my life, I traveled and competed regularly in ballroom competitions. A few times I booked an appointment to get my hair done professionally but most of the time, I did my own. I learned over time what style worked for me and could do my own hair and makeup. Ballroom… Read More

Life Advice: The Impact Of Extending An Invitation

Sometimes we take things for granted. We can make assumptions. But you may not realize the impact a simple, direct invitation can have. I remember when I was competing with my dance partner, the signal to come together was an “invitation” from the man to take up our frame together. I always appreciated that because… Read More

The Modern Millennial: Everything in life I learned from ballroom dancing

Sway If you think about it, the table-top shaping of most women is an illusion. I mean that, this type of shape is produced from sway. And sway is the result of alignment to your partner with respect to angling the lady’s torso slightly right and extending up and out the left side. When you… Read More

Modern Millennial: The Price of Investing In Your Passion

With the popularity of dancing shows today such as “Dancing with the Stars” or “So You Think You Can Dance” many people are unaware of the price professional and amateur athletes and performers  pay to become accomplished in this sport (that is, of course, if you’re not naturally talented).  In particular, the training, competition and… Read More