Ballroom and the Steering Wheel

With the new season of Dancing with the Stars in progress, it’s time for a ballroom post. I wrote this article for the studio we attend.
What’s the purpose of a car’s steering wheel? Most will say to turn the car. A few will say to initiate a series of mechanical events that turn the car. [...]

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On Ballroom and Down Syndrome

In an earlier post I mentioned the use of ballroom dance in treating people suffering from Parkinson’s. This post about another connection, one between ballroom and Down Syndrome. Although a local (Cincinnati) story, it’s one that is applicable elsewhere
This touching article recently appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, and I post it because the paper will [...]

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On Ballroom Dance: Why?

I wrote the core of this article for the studio newsletter.
As another season of Dancing with the Stars approaches an end, many couples continue to consider taking ballroom dance lessons. In an earlier post I explained how my wife and I got our start taking ballroom dance lessons. Later I answered 10 common questions about [...]

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On Dance and Parkinson’s

The other day I was doing some housekeeping with my bookmarks, and like any housecleaning, I found a few gems … and this is one that I must share.
Some know that I take ballroom dance lessons, thus occasionally post about the topic; and yes, I also watch Dancing with the Stars. On the other hand, [...]

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On Considering the Ballroom

With the return of Dancing witht the Stars, some will return to considering ballroom dance lessons. This post is dedicated to those who our curious about the world of ballroom dance.
After learning that my wife and I take ballroom dance lessons, a friend asked me some basic questions: Is it hard? What do you need [...]

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