Ballroom Rendezvous

It's the end of year &, moreover, it's the end of 2020 (!) & it's time to Jump for Joy & dance Quickstep! Here's a nice routine to start practicing, in case you haven't yet picked one... No, honestly, this is one of the best Quicksteps I've ever seen - fiery, hot, fun, technically difficult & exciting, & so wonderfully presented! Simply superb! <3 Have a beautiful end of year, everyone! Jump for Joy & dance Quickstep! (Did you know you can do some Quickstep steps right in your living room?! Ask me which ones if you don't! ) <3

Dear students & friends & all my supporters, Merry Christmas to you all who celebrate it today & tomorrow! It's been a rough year for all, but miracles are possible, especially, if we join our forces, help each other out, support, care, & work together as part of one big oneness & goodness that we are all part of! I miss you all as if you are part of my own extended family & soulful body that I was not able to see much of during this year & it's difficult & even painful at ...times. But my heart feels warm knowing you are there, remember me, want to read my posts, want to come to my dance classes & do yoga with me (even if in the, hopefully, near future), and just simply smile & say Hi! Please do not hesitate to do that any time you feel like it! :) I am so looking forward to the "good old times" together with you again in the future! Very Merry Christmas & love to you all & yours! <3 Oh, and don't forget to practice your dance steps & yoga! :) See more

This is why we do what we do! It is always so sweet to know that what you are doing is bringing somebody joy & excitement, that you are making someone's day, that just by sharing my knowledge of & skill, & love for what I think is the greatest sport, art, & activity for couples - ballroom, Latin & other partner dancing, I am making even a bit of a difference in the quality of their lives! Thank you, Kevin & Michelle, for your feedback! It means a lot to me!

Oh, my! The way she moves! Breathtaking!

When a girl is having (too much) fun dancing. Nice show dance! <3

Lovely "Billy Jean"

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Happy Thanksgiving to all my students & friends! You, guys, are the reason why I don't like my days off - because I so love my days on - the days when I am working, i.e. teaching you dance & yoga! You might not realize it, but you make my days, every single time! Every night that I taught I leave to go home tired, but feeling happy & fulfilled! I love sharing my love for dance & movement with you, love interacting with you, love watching you grow & improve in your dancing, love your smiles & happy faces! I have always been blessed with such wonderful people all around! I wish you to have a nice Thanksgiving holiday & to have many reasons to want to (& do) dance & be grateful & happy! We WILL be able to dance all together soon! Those times are not that far! <3 to you all!

Wow! This bird can dance!

Just a quick note to confirm to everyone who was asking: yes, we ARE OPEN for dance & yoga instruction! No group dance classes yet, but plenty of dance styles to choose from to learn via private lessons (i.e. individual or with one couple at a time)! Yoga instruction available for very small groups at a time in our new private & clean studio AND outdoors on the lawn in our own "Rose Garden"! Ouu-La-La! Best way to contact us is by phone! Second best - by sms! (Please call at least a week in advance to book time.)

Happy 4th of July, dear students & friends! Since we are still under the pandemic restrictions, it might be a great time to bake, barbeque & dance! Hope you all have a lovely day & weekend! Stay safe & healthy & dance whenever you have a chance! <3

Just because were are bombarded with all the alarming news all day every day now, I thought I'd post something to eleviate the pains. Laughter is supposed to be a medicine, isn't it? Anyway, enjoy, laugh, and take all the necessarily precautions to stay healthy, guys! <3 to you, all!

We will have no group Foxtrot class this Sunday, March 8, due to the True/False Film Festival. The Beginning/ Intermediate FOXTROT group classes will resume the following Sunday, March 15 at 1 pm (@ our big studio - Studio A). Next Hatha + Gentle Flow YOGA is this Monday, March 9, 5:45 pm-at the new studio (Studio B). Everyone, have a lovely weekend!

Beginning/ Intermediate Hatha Yoga tonight at 5:40 pm at the new studio - great prep for dancing, but also just for unwinding & grounding & balance & sanity! :) This Sunday, March 1 at 1 pm we will continue with the Beginning/ Intermediate FOXTROT group class (@ the big studio). Monday, March 2, 5:45 pm- Hatha + Gentle Flow YOGA at the new studio! Attached for inspiration is a clip from the recent 2020 Tokyo Open Championships featuring Domen Krapez & Natascha Karabey's incredibly smooth, elegant, lovely foxtrot. Domen & Natascha are currently the professional International Standard Ballroom finalists (even in the top 3) of all major world championships! Enjoy! Stay calm & do the Foxtrot!

YOGA today at 5:40 pm! It's gonna be good! Have you tried it with us? Coming up this Sunday, Feb 23 at 1 pm- Beginning/ Intermed. FOXTROT! Always - smooth & delightful!

We do have an extra All-Level Hatha Yoga (with gentle flow) session opened now on Mondays at 5:40 pm (till 6:55 pm) at my new "Songbird" Studio, starting today, Feb 17! If you are new to my yoga classes, your first class is Free!We do have an extra All-Level Hatha Yoga (with gentle flow) session opened now on Mondays at 5:40 pm (till 6:55 pm) at my new "Songbird" Studio, starting today, Feb 17! If you are new to my yoga classes, your first class is Free!

Dear friends, I got the permission now to tell a little secret about our special arrangement for our party this Saturday (not all of it, but at least some of it)!.. This Saturday, Feb 15, 7:30 pm - 10 pm during my Valentine's Dance Party & Social we are also going to be celebrating a very special (kind of big ;) ) birthday of a dear friend of mine & a lot of you (if not ALL of you)! So, if you could make it to this one, it would make it feel even so much more special to be re...cognized & loved & honored for this very beloved friend of ours! Here is a bit of the message from this friend (who is not on Facebook): Dear Ones! Please help me celebrate a (gasp!) really big number with dancing (of course!) at the Valentines Dance party this Saturday, Feb. 15th from 7:30 - 10:00 PM at Lucy Holden's Studio Party. (good vibes, a couple of games, a great sound system and LOTS of dancing) Cake and champagne- (there's always plenty of other food, too) Bring absolutely NO cards or gifts- just your wonderful presence! Life is short- dance a lot! "Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. It's the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy." ~ Jacques D'Amboise "Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances." ~ Maya Angelou A (heart) song vibrates through my spirit with words of love, compassion and peace. While I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance." ~ Hans Bos