Here’s why everyone is quitting their jobs

We may be familiar with the warning: “if you’re not happy, there’s the door” – and that’s exactly what people are doing. People are quitting their jobs like never before. Why? Because they’re unhappy. Over 19 million Americans quit their jobs since April 2021, including 4.4 million in September alone. And according to a study […]

Interview with Liliana Belfiore

If everyone danced and communicated through dance or through song, there would be no wars. Because to dance with another person, you need to show love, respect, and recognition. —Liliana Belfiore One stormy autumn night in Buenos Aires, a benevolent uber driver handed me a piece of paper with a handwritten home telephone number for Liliana […]

Unexpected lessons dance will teach you about leadership

What are the qualities of a good leader? You may have an image of someone running a company or a large team, with a large office or impressive job title, or someone who commands authority. But the truth is that good leadership comes from a deeper part of ourselves. Dance taught me so many unexpected […]

Why does dance bring more romance into your life?

Dancing is one of the most romantic activities of all time. Perhaps it conjures images of a classic waltz in historical dramas or Disney movies, or slow dancing at a teenage disco or prom night. It can even be traced back to the most traditional folk dances that recount tales of courtship. Not only can […]

How dance can increase self love

There’s a lot of talk about self love these days. It’s now understood that self love is not about vanity or appearance, but something that runs much deeper. Cultivating self love is one of the most generous things that you can do for those around you. Why? Think about it, whenever people have offended or […]

How to Increase your Motivation

There are moments where we struggle to feel motivated, whether it’s to work, do routine chores or even the things that we really enjoy and know are good for us. Why is it that we find it easier to binge-watch a show on Netflix rather than read a book in total silence or take up […]

5 lessons from Pixar’s Soul about finding your spark

After watching Disney’s latest movie Soul, I was struck by how many life lessons emerged that matched those that I learnt along my own dance journey, and how “finding your spark” isn’t always what you might think it might look like.

Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

If you’re looking to experience Carnival filled with Latin music and dance, but can’t make it all the way to Rio, look no further than the Canary Islands. While Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is probably the most famous, and even considered by some as the second biggest in the world after Rio, Carnival in Las […]

Samba Awakens my Soul: Interview with Jessica Hahn-Chaplin

Jessica, 30 years old, left her life in the UK behind to follow her dream to dance Samba in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In less than a week, she will be parading down the iconic Sambodrome Marquês de Sapucaí as an official Passista (dancer) for her Samba school Unidos de Banguas part of the 2019 Rio […]