April Fools’ Day – The most foolish dances in history

Did you know it’s illegal to dance at all in the small, midwestern town of Bomont? April Fool! Movie buffs will know Bomont is actually the fictional town from the 1984 movie “Footloose.” Kevin Bacon certainly looks foolish in his iconic warehouse dance scene, but who doesn’t look silly every now and then? It’s good… Read More

The Swing of Things – Tom Hanks in a Carly Rae Jepsen video?

Watch Tom Hanks dance his way through Carly Rae Jepsen’s new music video. How Carly Rae Jepsen scored Tom Hanks for her music video, we don’t know. But who cares how? She did. And he’s amazing (as always). Watch him take us through his day, dancing the whole time. Square Dancing May Become Nevada’s Official… Read More

Ready for “The Big Dance?” Give us your pick!

It’s that time of year again, when the madness begins and brackets are broken. Some call it the “Big Dance,” and we do, too. Sure, you could spend your time analyzing schedules, rosters and coaches, or you could use that time to watch some of the all-time greatest college basketball dance performances. Playing sports can… Read More

Can dancing help people with brain injuries?

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Not Alone,” an important message for anyone who is, or knows someone, currently coping with a brain injury. Studies have shown dancing, as a form of rehabilitation, can have positive effects on the brain. Like any muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it… Read More

How ballroom dancing saved me

The following is an essay submitted by Michelle Goldson, a student at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, NJ. Thanks for taking the time to write, Michelle. Keep dancing! What dancing means to me I never thought it would happen to me, but it did.  I am completely obsessed with ballroom dancing.   Whenever I… Read More