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The Anatomy of a Great First Dance
Your first dance is more than a wedding tradition, it’s your story in motion. It’s the moment when you step onto the floor, all eyes on...

The Dancing Designer
2 min read


Still Got It: The Surprising Ways Movement Supports Healthy Aging (and a life fully lived)
Working with seniors has become one of the most powerful parts of my work. I’ve seen people show up for a senior dance class thinking...

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


When You Forget Your Body is Yours... and What Happens When You Remember (journal entry #2)
Reflection from founder Tonisha Agard on the disconnect women experience from their bodies and the journey home.

The Dancing Designer
4 min read


The Unexpected Gift of Wedding Dance Choreography (a journal entry)
The Dancing Designer's founder Tonisha shares what couples have told her about working thorugh 1st dance choreography and what it has meant for her as a choreographer.

The Dancing Designer
2 min read


6 Ways Teen Group Dances Are Even Better for Teens Than You Thought
From bonding to self-confidence to self-expression to that special moment at the party - a teen group dance brings gives teens lasting benefits

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


Wedding Group Dances: Here’s What You Didn’t See Coming
Wedding Group Dances do more than light up your wedding reception - here are 6 unexpected benefits.

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


Designing Dance Into Your Big Day
Grab tips from the experts on how to make your wedding dances the highlight of your big day.

The Dancing Designer
6 min read


Supporting Your Child's Dance Journey: A Guide for Parents
As your child's dance instructor and a fervent advocate for cultivating young talent, I'm thrilled to connect with each and every one of...

The Dancing Designer
2 min read


Positive Self-Talk: Dancing with Confidence
In the realm of body movement and performance, our inner dialogue holds immense sway over our experience and progress. As dancers and...

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


Unleash Your Magic: Building Confidence and Positive Self-Talk for Teen Dancers
As a dance instructor, there's a profound joy that comes from witnessing the growth and transformation of teen dancers over the years....

The Dancing Designer
4 min read


A Dancer's Bedtime Checklist: Drift Off with Grace and Ease
Gentle Stretching Delve deeper into your stretching routine by incorporating dynamic movements that mimic the actions of dance. Explore...

The Dancing Designer
4 min read


Understand Gratitude (Dancer's Edition)
In the world of body movement and performance, where every gesture holds significance and every expression tells a story, gratitude...

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


Dancing Through Life: A Dance Instructor's Guide to Self-Renewal and Wellness
Embarking on the journey of self-renewal in the vibrant tapestry of life is an exciting experience. Imagine dancing through life, loving...

The Dancing Designer
5 min read


Honor Your Body (In & Out Of The Studio)
As dancers, our bodies are our instruments, and as we step into 2024, let's make a commitment to fine-tune and elevate our well-being....

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


History of Salsa
As an Afro-Caribbean/ South American woman the rhythms and sounds of the region have been a compass to who I am as a person and the...

The Dancing Designer
5 min read


BODY over MIND: 6 Ways to Ensure Your MIND Doesn’t Take Over In The Studio {or the dance floor}
My love for dance comes from the fact that it’s a human experience of muscle memory, a journey of trial and error, not to mention...

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


Embracing Ownership: Women's Journey to Self-Discovery and Empowerment Through Dance
Our world contains many societal expectations, pressures, and predefined roles for women. There exists a sacred and liberating space...

The Dancing Designer
4 min read


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR 1ST WEDDING DANCE
Observing the non verbal dynamic between couples on the dance floor as well as the studio always teaches me something new about sociology...

The Dancing Designer
3 min read


1st Wedding Dance Songs: Decades of Love
As a dancer, we don't see genre's or decades as much as we feel and experience the energy of music. Telling the story of your love...

The Dancing Designer
5 min read


Best 1st Wedding Dance Songs - From Every Genre
Wedding song selections are a big topic in the studio with Wedding Couples. When we start to discuss options many times they are shocked...

The Dancing Designer
5 min read
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