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Many of you know that I read this fabulous book recently. Dancing is the Best Medicine is an engaging exploration of why dance is good…

Awareness is one of those words used by fitness and dance instructors alike.  We hear it so often, but don’t always do it.  Or maybe,…

As many of you know, I enjoy learning new things. Currently, I am making my way through an online series on inflammation – and very interesting…

Happy New Year! 2021 has definitely been a different sort of year. In some ways a lot has been achieved (like launching this website) but…

This might sound a bit serious, but stay with me. Most of us, at some point, have had a twinge. Be it a knee, a…

For the last 15 months, most activities have had to resort to some sort of remote teaching.  We’ve all had to get used to platforms…

No, I’m not making up words – I’ve borrowed someone else’s word. But what a good one! It really sums up the mindset that’s needed for dance…

Balance. It’s something some people seem to find very easy, and others not at all. Small children often fall over as their centre of balance is changing…

Ever wondered why pilates instructors, and dance teachers for that matter, ask you to use specific muscles for certain movements? I know this is something…

I don’t know about you, but with the cold weather I have turned more to comfort food.  Warm soups and home baking. Now, I’m not…

As a Pilates instructor, and as a dance teacher, I get lots of questions and comments about breathing.  And, to be honest, there is a…