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Would your grandparents enjoy ballroom dancing? We think they would! Step away from the racks of cozy slippers, cardigans and scented candles. Present Grandma with a gift that is sure to put a smile on her face this Christmas. Whether Grandpa needs to brush up on their dance skills or start from scratch, your… Read More
Ease some of your holiday stress and mitigate the impact of high-calorie Christmas treats by taking a spin around the dance floor. December is a month of indulgence, including frosted cookies, long holiday shopping lists and numerous Christmas parties. It can also be a season of isolation for people grieving the loss of loved… Read More
Make dance traditions part of your holiday bucket list by taking advantage of the many opportunities the Christmas season has for fostering an appreciation of the arts. Christmas time abounds with the chance to build new family traditions. Cutting down a Christmas tree, taking a picture with Santa Claus, decorating a gingerbread house and… Read More
Fred Astaire Dance Studios is showing its gratitude this holiday season by offering people the opportunity to start a unique Thanksgiving tradition. Stop by a local studio and learn a ballroom dance inspired by the popular centerpiece of the holiday meal —the “turkey trot.” Thanksgiving is a holiday built on traditions. Americans gather with… Read More
Veterans re-acclimating to civilian life are taking note of new research that suggests dancing helps veterans combat PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat. Approximately 12 percent of Gulf War veterans suffer from PTSD and up to 20 percent… Read More
As the Halloween sugar rush fades and the number on the scale sinks in, ditch the treadmill and sign up for a ballroom dancing class to get in shape this winter and dance off extra calories. Thirty minutes of salsa dancing can burn up to 200 calories, according to the Calorie Control Council, an… Read More