Archive for June 2018

Dancing and fun are synonymous. Social dancing, especially cool Latin styles, is a great way to celebrate and have a good time with family and friends. In fact, Salsa dancing, which originated in Cuba in the early 1900s, is a way to celebrate life in Latino cultures. (And, having a bit of rhythm to show…

A new episode of World of Dance will reveal who makes it through to the next round or who will inevitably be sent home. All dancers work to wow the judges for that million-dollar prize. Last week we did not see a single dancer go home, leaving this week open to a double elimination, with two teams…

Having your kids back from college for summer break is obviously an amazing feeling, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an adjustment. You go from having some free time to feeling like you are stepping back in time to your caregiving role. When your college student first left, it was likely an adjustment, too. You…

When you embrace ballroom dancing for the first time, patience is the most important thing you need to bring with you to the first lesson. (A smile and a great attitude would be nice, too!) You need patience to be able to follow instructions. You need patience to stop yourself from getting overwhelmed. You even…

Everyone always stresses the importance of being physically active but many forget the benefits of an active mind. A sedentary lifestyle can be harmful to your body as well as your brain. Recent studies have shown that an inactive brain has decreased function compared to an active one. It makes sense that decreased brain function…