American Dancer Magazine is Alive and Well!

Posted on February 25, 2021 by The Dancing Housewife

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

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

The new online version of American Dancer Magazine, previously included as a USA Dance, Inc. benefit of annual membership dues, is currently being made available free of charge to members and non-members alike. Word on the street, however, is the organization will likely

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 is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)

Let them praise His name with dancing! (Psalm 149:3)

Merry Christmas from the Dancing Housewife!

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. It came back negative. My fever is gone and my energy is back, but I still have a sore throat, runny nose and cough. I’m sure this is just a common cold and I really want to go back to the studio for some group classes, but I’m not sure it’s a good idea. I’m wondering what

Happy National (Dancing) Housewife Day

Posted on November 4, 2020 by The Dancing Housewife

In case you missed it, November 3 was National Housewife Day. If you think it sounds like some ridiculous, made-up holiday, it is. It’s also legit. According to the folks at National Calendar Day (the self-proclaimed definitive experts on all things related to ridiculous made-up holidays)…

“National Housewife’s Day sets aside November 3rd to recognize the millions of hardworking housewives. The day honors the stay-at-home moms who take care of the children and the home. It’s

The Ballroom Box

Posted on September 26, 2020 by The Dancing Housewife

There’s no shortage of subscription boxes these days and folks seem to be addicted to them. There’s FabFitFun for women, Dollar Shave Club for men and KiwiCo, featuring hands on educational projects for kids age 0- 16. Heck, there’s even BarkBox for your furry friends and today I’d like to introduce you to a newcomer to the subscription box scene: The Ballroom Box.

The Ballroom Box is a quarterly subscription box, brought to you by the folks at Dance Dress Couture,