Tapping Your Way to Peace of Mind

Posted on November 30, 2022 by The Dancing Housewife

Competition jitters are normal, but if you’re one of those people who suffers extreme symptoms, you may notice the quality of your performance along with your ability to find joy in the experience

Say Yes to the (Rhythm) Dress: Tips for Finding Your Perfect Rhythm (or Latin) Dress

Posted on November 29, 2022 by The Dancing Housewife

I wrote “Say Yes to the Rhythm Dress,” for publication in American Dancer, the official digital magazine of USA Dance, Inc.

In case you’re wondering, USA

(Perfect) Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on November 17, 2022 by The Dancing Housewife

I often get accused of being a perfectionist, as if it’s a criminally maladaptive personality trait requiring therapeutic intervention. I certainly won’t dispute the science. When it takes

The One About Feeling Awkward When Trying to Be Sexy

Posted on August 18, 2022 by The Dancing Housewife

Dear Dace Diva,

Do you have any advice for feeling comfortable dancing in a way that’s a bit… sexy? I’m a beginning competitor and my instructor keeps telling me to be sexier, but whenever

Find Your Confidence on the Dance Floor in 2022

Posted on January 9, 2022 by The Dancing Housewife

The ballroom dance industry has suffered tremendously at the hand of COVID 19. The virus, as well as efforts to thwart it, have impacted studio owners and students alike. Whether social, competitive, professional or amateur dancers, many of us are struggling to regain confidence on the dance floor as we continue to navigate the pandemic amidst a return to normalcy – attending parties, performing and competing. That is why I encourage you to kick off 2022 by joining the free 5-day email challenge, Find Your Confidence on the Dance Floor, a collaborative initiative from The Girl with the Tree Tattoo and the folks at Dance Dress Couture. Here are the details:

For five days beginning on Monday January 10, you’ll receive a