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Tips for Stretching Your Dance Competition Dollars
I wrote an article for dancesportplace.com revealing some of my secrets to how I can afford to compete in this incredibly expensive sport! Check it out:...
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Shared from WordPress – Introverts and Withdrawal
I’m not a complete introvert, but definitely lean that way. It explains why I’ve been having such anxiety over “just a team match.” It’s the first time I’m dancing my silver routines and I don’t feel...
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Countdown to USDC – 18 Days: “I Am Significant!”
I needed a pep talk to offset the negative voices in my head. I thought there might be others needing one too. So I decided to publish what I came up with. “I’m not good enough.” “I don’t matter.”...
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Countdown to USDC – 15 Days: Just Hold That Happy Thought!
Fun fact about the Girl with the Tree Tattoo: I love Peter Pan. I have loved the story of the boy who could fly ever since I was a kid. The first appeal was the ability to fly, of course. And the fact...
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Countdown to USDC – 12 Days: Well, That Could Have Gone Better
Ever have one of those days where you just want to yell “I swear I’m better than this!” because the current evidence is indicating otherwise? Yeah, that was me during my last lesson. I was such a good...
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How to Cope with Loss – Part 1: Mourning the Untimely Death of My Future Self
We’ve all experienced great loss in one form or another. The cancellation of my trip to USDC is a great loss for me. As a way to cope and heal and, as always, to expose my darkness to the light in the...
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How to Cope with Loss – Part 2: “Supposed to” Days
In Part 2, I find myself starting to adjust to the idea I won’t be going to USDC, although it is still surreal. But the event hasn’t even started yet. This coming week is full of to-do’s and...
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Book Review – Waltz on the Wild Side
Months and months ago, I was contacted by “recovering” professional ballroom dancer Alana Albertson about two books she had written, set in the ballroom world. She graciously offered me the opportunity...
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How to Cope with Loss – Part 3: Steps Back Toward Normal
I’m working through this ordeal a little faster than anticipated. I think I have my personal growth on my ballroom journey thus far to thank. And the fact that I am not going through it alone. Teacher...
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How to Cope with Loss – Part 4: Dare to Dream?
Just a quick note before I hit the sack. I had another lesson with Teacher today, my second standing of the week. We worked more on silver waltz and went back into silver Viennese. Afterwards, we...
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Migraine, Inspiration and DWTS
I should be sleeping right now; I’m going to regret staying up this late when my alarm goes off in about 6 hours. But I had to share the transitions I went through today. I woke up with a migraine....
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How to Cope with Loss – Part 5: Keep Busy!
No lessons this week. And I’m not positive, but I think no lessons next week. Teacher needed surgery to set the fractures in his wrist so they would heal properly. He’s under strict orders to rest and...
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How to Cope with Loss – Part 6: It’s Ok to Feel Sorry for Yourself Sometimes
I think I’m going to make this post the last of this series. “Part 7” just feels like one too many, and I can tell I’m starting to circle back on emotions. There won’t be anything new to share with...
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The Evolution of a Dancer
Every once in awhile, I like to reflect on where I am versus where I was. I have changed and grown so much in the past few years, and I think it is important to pause and acknowledge that growth. It’s...
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Book Review – Love Waltzes In
Months and months ago, I was contacted by “recovering” professional ballroom dancer Alana Albertson about two books she had written, set in the ballroom world. She graciously offered me the opportunity...
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Life Isn’t Fair – Based on a True Story
I was prepared when the phone rang this time. Teacher asked how I was and I said “I’m not sure…because you’re calling…” Teacher was calling to inform me of the surgery necessary to repair the fractures...
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31 Day Writing Challenge
As I slowly find my way down a new path on my ballroom journey, I’ve decided to put more effort into my journey as a writer. I learned about this 31 day writing challenge this morning and signed up!...
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Partnering in Ballroom and a Free eBook!
I have two fun and exciting announcements! First! An article of mine on partnering in ballroom was just published on danceadvantage.net! You can read it here:...
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Allow Me to Introduce Myself (Write31Days Day 1)
Happy October! It’s Day 1 of the 31 Day Writing Challenge! For the next 31 days, I’ve committed to posting something every day about ballroom dance. Since my ballroom dance journey is the focus of...
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Dear DWTS Contestants: Welcome to Ballroom! (Write31Days Day 2)
After some exciting progress with my writing, from publishing my first eBook to getting another article published on Dance Advantage, I took a break on Monday night to watch Week 3 of Dancing with the...
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