Tom Roeder

This group of young dancers tear up the floor during the Ultimate Lindy Hop Society finals.  Phenomenal speed and choreography, doing moves that amaze the audience. The video is very entertaining to watch, however, don’t attempt these dance moves without proper instruction and safety precautions.  Due to the athletic moves involved, people could be injured […]

I have taught dance classes for over 30 years and there is one common denominator in every class, everyone is smiling.  From the highly skilled to the non-dancer there is a feeling of energy, fun, passion and excitement. There is an exciting documentary coming out, April 7th, called  “Alive and Kicking” all about modern day

We are meant for movement Our bodies are designed for movement, not to sit in front of a computer for hours on end, and then finish the day sitting down, watching television, scrolling through social media and filling our bodies with unhealthy foods. Movement is for every stage of our lives.  The health benefits of

Ever since their movie debut in “The Swingers”, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been the number one swing band for over 20 years now. Their style, their look, their sound always leaves audiences wanting more.  Their powerful upbeat swing sound has people jumping up from their seats to get moving on the dance floor. This

Alzheimer’s is rapidly on the rise in the USA and worldwide, the public needs to know what activities might help lessen the risk of developing the disease.   In a 21 year study, it was discovered that people who did social dancing on a regular basis, had a 76% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s.  The

The physical, mental and emotional elements of dancing are the best method of creating new neural pathways in our brains.   Why is that important?     As we age, we lose neural pathways that connect to our memories.  It not only important to stay physically active through out our lives, good nutrition, healthy body

 How to Reduce Your Risk and Keep Your Brain Healthy – Dance Another great article on the benefits of dance and keeping your brain healthy http://www.helpguide.org/articles/alzheimers-dementia/alzheimers-and-dementia-prevention.htm This article suggests the pillars of reducing your risks are: Get 150 minutes or more of exercise each week Connect face to face with supportive friends and family—don’t isolate

We’ve heard it many times before but here’s a great article and the benefits of dance! http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/16525/1/The-Best-Means-of-Avoiding-Alzheimers-Is-Dance.html Why would dancing have such a profound effect on aging brains? The theory proposed by Dr. Verghese and his fellow researchers is that social dance is an activity that activates and takes advantage of our brains’ neuroplasticity. That

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