The Dancing Housewife

“Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” Friedrich Nietzsche

The One About Competing and Hurt Feelings

Posted on August 2, 2021 by The Dancing Housewife

Dear Dance Diva,

Part of what I enjoy about competing is the fellowship with other dancers who have become my friends. I always make a point to go to the ballroom to watch them dance, to encourage and

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from The Dancing Housewife!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by The Dancing Housewife

Video Credit: YouTube screen grab

Baby River Dance

uploaded March 19, 2011 by DrewDog80

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American Dancer Magazine is Alive and Well!

Posted on February 25, 2021 by The Dancing Housewife

Anthony Mattos and Alexandra Markova from San Mateo, California. Photo courtesy of David Getchell

After a short budget-related publishing hiatus, American Dancer Magazine, the official publication of USA Dance, Inc., is alive and well!

The new online version of

Merry Christmas from the Dancing Housewife!

Posted on December 29, 2020 by The Dancing Housewife

First published on Christmas Day, 2017. A little late this year, but it’s the thought that counts. May the joy of Christmas last throughout the coming year!

And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people: for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who

The One About What to Do When You’re Sick

Posted on December 19, 2020 by The Dancing Housewife

Dear Dance Diva,

I recently caught a bug. My symptoms were fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose and low energy so I had a COVID test and stayed away from the dance studio while I waited for my results.