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One of the most beautiful things about dance is its diversity. Nearly every culture and group have their own signature dance, from the German Schuhplattler to the Irish famous stepdance. Seeing how different countries perform the universal art of dance in their own way is …
For many, dancing is a way to express, tell a story, and release emotions. For others, it’s a way to workout and improves one’s flexibility and coordination. Then there are those that wish they could truly dance and would rather just watch the professionals do …
Being a good singer is less about having a solid voice and more importantly about how their voice is used. For instance, a singer must know how to properly amplify their voice, hit certain notes without straining their vocal cords, and contrast their voice with …
The summer reality television talent competition season is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier. One of my favorite ways to spend an evening is curled up on the couch with my dogs, watching all of these extremely talented people stand up in front …
We all have a song that makes us feel empowered. Sometimes it’s the beat of the tune that gives us strength. Other times, it’s the lyrics themselves that make us feel that way. Either way, it’s incredible how a certain song can give us courage, …
When the mood hits, there’s nothing like a little boogie-woogie to make you feel alive! A good dance session – whatever your experience – lifts your mood, releases endorphins and brings you to the present moment. You feel your body vibing and working together to …
Everyone’s got a song that takes them somewhere. It’s that one song that transports you to a moment caught in time, to a place forever locked in your mind and your soul. A song that plucks you from wherever you are physically standing, and takes …
No matter how many new songs come out, there will always be those classic tunes that will always be near and dear to our hearts. Although we might be jamming out to Shawn Mendes and Beyonce today, somehow we always naturally gravitate back to those …
We all have our differences: personalities, traits, physical features, hobbies, the list continues. However, something just about all of us can agree with is that music, in general, is enticing. Some of us even claim we couldn’t live without it. There’s something about watching a …
Not all cultures perceive dancing in a positive light; however, several groups and cultures around the world celebrate, praise, entertain, and rejoice via dancing. Thus, it’s pretty safe to say that for the most part, dancing is pretty universal in terms of why we usually …