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  • 5 Fun Activities to Try with your Girlfriends

    5 Fun Activities to Try with your Girlfriends

    Getting out and meeting new people can be a lot easier said than done. Many times you find yourself scrolling through social media and seeing everyone else having a great time, and it’s hard not to feel like you’re missing out. Especially if you’ve got an empty nest or live alone, the motivation to try…

  • 6 NEW Reasons To Take Dance Classes

    6 NEW Reasons To Take Dance Classes

    People used to think that dancing was only meant for the pros. They used to think that, if you don’t know what you’re doing, you have no place on the dance floor. But those people are wrong! Dancing is not just meant to show off your skills—there are all kinds of reasons (and plenty of…

  • Top 5 Dance Classes For Adults

    Top 5 Dance Classes For Adults

    It seems there are more and more pastimes available for adults these days, such as going to the movies, joining a book club, taking pottery classes, or even something as obscure as joining a Bridge club. If you allow yourself to be bored, it may be because you’re not trying hard enough to find the one thing…

  • Wedding Dance Lessons: not just for the Bride and Groom

    Wedding Dance Lessons: not just for the Bride and Groom

    Wedding season is about to take over the social calendars of many, and if you’re smart, you’ll arrive prepared. How does one prepare for the slew of “I do’s”, you ask? Well, getting your dancing skills up to par is definitely the first order of business. You’d hate to look lost on the dance floor.…

  • 3 Ways to Meet Singles Dancing

    3 Ways to Meet Singles Dancing

    When you’re single, you are always looking for ways to meet new people. Dancing is a great way to meet other singles and provides a way for us to physically and emotionally connect. Want to know how to meet more singles through dancing? Here are our top three tips.

  • 5 Romantic Gift Ideas For Your Partner

    5 Romantic Gift Ideas For Your Partner

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and don’t you dare think about getting her another box of chocolates or bouquet of a dozen red roses. Step up your romance game this year and really wow your partner with a unique and creative gift she’ll love. The most special gifts are the ones that give…

  • How to Get Your Husband to Take Dance Lessons With You

    How to Get Your Husband to Take Dance Lessons With You

    Editor’s note: This post was originally published in October 2014 and has been updated and revamped for accuracy. Let’s face it, ladies, people who don’t understand dancing think it’s just for girls. It’s not true. It’s not fair. But together we’re the only ones who can change that perception. How do we do it? By dragging the…

  • Cheaper Than Therapy: Can Ballroom Dancing Save Your Marriage?

    Cheaper Than Therapy: Can Ballroom Dancing Save Your Marriage?

    Editor’s note: This blog was originally posted in October 2014 and has been updated and revamped for accuracy. “Marriage Insurance” is what we call dance lessons at our studios. It’s good for a laugh, but is it true? One divorce lawyer thinks so. Marriages turn sour for all sorts of reasons, and if you flick…

  • What to Look For In A Ballroom Dance Partner

    What to Look For In A Ballroom Dance Partner

    Finding the right partner to work with—whether you’re working on a job project, in a relationship, or dancing—can be tricky and difficult. So what exactly should you look for in a ballroom dance partner? We have eight things to look for in a ballroom dance partner to make your time on the dance floor that…

  • Social Dancing 101: Survive a Nightclub Without Looking Like a Fool

    Social Dancing 101: Survive a Nightclub Without Looking Like a Fool

    Editor’s note: This post was originally published in October 2014 and has been updated and revamped for accuracy. So you’ve finally worked up the courage to enter into the world of nightclub dancing. You’ve had some lessons, psyched yourself up for a great night out, rallied your friends and embarked out for your first big…

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