Is that Sinatra? Turn it up!

“The dance is one of the many human experiences which cannot be suppressed. Dancing has existed at all times, and among all peoples and races. The dance is a form of expression given to man just as speech, philosophy, painting or music.” For those of you following my blogs, you know that I have a

Just admit it, you don’t know everything

Just admit it, you don’t know everything (and neither do I). Follow my journey as I learn new things everyday. Life is no fun when it becomes a routine.  So, I am keeping things interesting by learning something new every day.  Some things on my “to learn list” are outrageous and some are basic skills

Injury Prevention For Dancers

Massage is an easy way to de-stress tired muscles and bring back normal functionality to the body. As a Professional Dancer and licensed Massage Therapist, I’m not talking about “normal” as it applies to the general population.  A sense of normal for your average dancer is completely different when it comes to range of motion,

Health Benefits of Dancing

As a dance instructor, I have found that dancing is one of life’s simple pleasures.  It is an art that can really brighten people’s lives. It breaks the normal day-to-day routine and makes people feel more alive.  Studies show that there are health benefits too.   Dancing aids in emotional and mental levels, burns calories, and

Benefits of Massage for Dancers

With “the show must go on” attitude, we as dancers tend to continue our art on the dance floor even though our bodies give us every warning sign that tells us to stop, rest, and recover.  We have auditions, gigs, performances, classes, and rehearsals.  There is no time to rest.  We have deadlines to meet.