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 […]
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.
La Feria de Cali: Highlights from the Cali Fair
A look back at the highlights of La Feria de Cali – the Cali Fair – in a pre-COVID world of dancing in the streets, parades and festivals.
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 […]
How to take part in the Rio Carnival parade
Just the idea of Rio Carnival brings up images of gigantic diamante-studded costumes and feather headdresses, tropical toucans, Samba, and its beating drums, as dancers parade in costume down the Sambadrome Marquês de Supucaí. But what if you could also take part—even if you’re not a professional dancer? Whether you’re a pro at Samba or have never danced […]
Interview with Apple Busakorn
After studying architecture at Harvard and embarking on a promising career in New York, Apple Busakorn decided to choose dance instead. As creative director of Rumpuree World Dance Studio, she brought the dances of Latin America, and the world, to Thailand. Her goal is to get more Thai people into dance, which she sees as […]