Learning to Dance Ballroom Basics: Jive

Swing, jitterbug, Lindy Hop, the Charleston. All of these dances share one important similarity…they’re all forms of Jive! Although the origins of Jive date back a few centuries, it really began gaining popularity after American soldiers introduced the dance to the US during World War II. It was something new and exciting and quickly gained… Read More

Am I Too Old to Learn to Dance?

We get asked this question all the time- “Am I too old to dance?” We have a very simple reply – absolutely not! Whether you’re 16, 46, or 76, learning to dance is something you can do at any age. As long as you can walk, you can dance. And what’s more, when you learn… Read More

I Want to Dance With Somebody

Picture this with me. It’s an average week day. You sit at your office desk and make your way through emails and documents. Music plays in the background. One of your favorite songs comes on. What happens next? Without realizing it, you start to nod your head. Your fingers begin to tap the desk, then… Read More

Fred Astaire Fun Facts: The Man Behind Ballroom Dancing

It’s only natural to be a little curious about the man behind the name. After all, he is a legend. So let’s get to it. Fred was born in 1899 to Fritz and Ann Austerlitz. The Austerlitz Family lived in Omaha, Nebraska and he had a sister, Adele, who was 18 months his senior. She… Read More

The New Kind of Therapy: Dance

I know what you’re thinking. Dance as therapy? Well you better believe it, because i’m telling the truth. In fact, dance can be a powerful form of therapy or even just great stress relief. Why is dance effective as therapy? Numerous studies have suggested that there is an inherent mood-enhancing component within dance and other… Read More