The Swing of Things: Happy News and New Moves!

This month, the world of dance was full of happy stories of love and dance. From marriage proposals to finding new strength, this month was sure to inspire hope and happiness in everyone. Take a look… you might even learn some new moves!

Happily Ever After on DWTS

Did you catch the proposal on Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars? Sasha Farber surprised girlfriend and fellow professional dancer Emma Slater with a proposal on stage during the episode. So sweet!

Dance Out Bullying

This Florida group is using dance to help children and families learn about and cope with bullying. Dance Out Bullying is a way for those suffering from bullying in school or other areas of their lives to express their feelings through dance — feelings that may be difficult to express in words.

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A History Lesson on African-American Dance

This short Ted Talk takes us through the history of African-American dance moves and how they influenced popular social dance in the United States. Did you know dance styles like Lindy Hop, and even the Twist have roots in African and African-American traditions?

An Emotional Dance

A mother battling MS wouldn’t let that stop her from dancing with her son at his wedding. Watch the amazing mother-son moment, as he lifts her out of her wheelchair for their emotional dance together.