Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is the one day that many non-Irish wear green, drink green beer, attend St. Patrick’s Day parties, and maybe attend parade dedicated to Ireland’s patron saint. For those planning to celebrate, enjoy the event, and be safe. FYI: A popular Cincinnati institution is serving green spaghetti today! Although I imagine [...]
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On a Special St. Patrick’s Day
Posted in Ballroom, tagged ballroom dance, Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, Waltz on March 17, 2012 | 56 Comments »
On Benefits from the Ballroom
Posted in Ballroom, tagged Ballroom, ballroom dance, Benefits of Ballroom, Bolero, Dance, Exercise on November 16, 2011 | 40 Comments »
My wife and I started ballroom dance lessons about four years ago, so it is a good time to reflect at the experience. Since dance studios proclaim the benefits as part of their marketing, this post is a personal evaluation of those. The bold is the proclaimed statement, thus my thoughts follow. #1: Improves Posture [...]
On a Dancer from the Past
Posted in Ballroom, Monday Morning Entertainment, tagged Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, Monday morning, Tap dance on March 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
With tonight being the start of Dancing with the Stars – Season 10 (and that we watch the show that got us started with ballroom dance), today is a perfect opportunity to look back at two dance legends: Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell. They seem so effortless in this 1940 tap-dancing clip. Enjoy a look [...]
Ballroom and the Steering Wheel
Posted in Ballroom, tagged Ballroom, ballroom dance, ballroom dance lessons, dance lessons on October 21, 2009 | 4 Comments »
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 [...]
On Ballroom and Down Syndrome
Posted in Ballroom, tagged Ballroom, ballroom dance, Cincinnati, Cincinnati ballroom, Down Syndrome on June 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
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