Sam's Dance

Watch Patricia Hardin from Sam's Dance talk to Gloria Macarenko on CBC's Our Vancouver about #DanceinTransit What, Why, Where, & How

Rachel Cassandra examines intimacy, personal space, and connection in Kizomba. http://socialdancecommunity.com/lets-talk-about-intimacy/

This was Dance in Transit in another life. Sooo good Deborah & Santiago!

Chilly discusses handling rejection when asking for a dance. http://socialdancecommunity.com/should-i-take-offence-when/

Rachel Cassandra examines intimacy, personal space, and connection in Kizomba. http://socialdancecommunity.com/lets-talk-about-intimacy/

There are many qualities that make someone a good dancer that don't have anything to do with skill or technique. Takeshi Young gives five tips on 'How to be a better dancer...without improving your dancing.' http://socialdancecommunity.com/how-to-be-a-better-dance-p/

Dance in Transit is working to create another season of outdoor dancing in summer 2020. If you know of any potential sponsors, corporate partners, or arts organizations that might be willing to participate, please let us know. We need your help!

Yes this is well put !!

7 Benefits of Social Dancing Healthier Body According to the University of Brighton, dancing can burn more than 600 calories an hour, which compares to a 5 m...ile hour run. Healthier Mind A 2016 study showed that dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain and counteracted decline in mental capacity. Self-Confidence Studies have showed that regular dancing improved perception of body image, self-esteem and self-confidence with others. Reduced Anxiety Research dating back to the 1980s supports the idea that dancing can curb stress and reduce social anxiety. Self-Expression Social dance provides a creative outlet to express emotions and feelings through shared body movement. Increased Intuition Neuroscience research notes that movement combined with flow may enhance the workings of an intuitive neural network. Boost Wellness A 2016 NIH study found that regular dancing is correlated with greater self-perceived physical, social, and cognitive benefits.

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The holiday's are upon us and it's the season to be thankful. Tanya shows her gratitude in her article, "Dear Leads: A Thank You Letter." http://socialdancecommunity.com/dear-leads-a-thank-you-let/

Private lessons are a great way to speed up the learning curve when beginning a new dance. Brielle Friedman gives a few tips on maximizing the effectiveness of ...these lessons in her post, "5 Tips To Help You Make The Most Of Private Lessons." http://socialdancecommunity.com/5-tips-to-help-you-make-th/ See more

7 Benefits of Social Dancing Healthier Body According to the University of Brighton, dancing can burn more than 600 calories an hour, which compares to a 5 m...ile hour run. Healthier Mind A 2016 study showed that dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain and counteracted decline in mental capacity. Self-Confidence Studies have showed that regular dancing improved perception of body image, self-esteem and self-confidence with others. Reduced Anxiety Research dating back to the 1980s supports the idea that dancing can curb stress and reduce social anxiety. Self-Expression Social dance provides a creative outlet to express emotions and feelings through shared body movement. Increased Intuition Neuroscience research notes that movement combined with flow may enhance the workings of an intuitive neural network. Boost Wellness A 2016 NIH study found that regular dancing is correlated with greater self-perceived physical, social, and cognitive benefits.

Hey guys! Here are SIX tips for getting invited to dance!

Melissa details 3 reasons why sexy can look silly on the dance floor.

A really great read on how to effectively address and engage follows in dance classes rather than just having them follow the lead. Have you experienced this?... The lack of follow-centric teaching in many classes causes followers to feel disillusioned with the learning process because they feel like a prop. It can also reinforce the idea that following is easy. ... Here are five easy ways that any teacher can bring the follower role to the same level of prominence in class as the leaders.

http://www.tangobug.com/t/tango-nuevo-and-neo-tango-dancing

Big thanks to Gabriel & Sigita from the Tango Lab for the tango lesson & demos, to DJ Tatiana, to DJ MiXXX for his support, to Naydely, Neil, & Taurean for their help. Thanks to everyone who participated. That's a wrap for Summer 2019, Dance in Transit Year 4!

We thank our ZUMBA queens Juliana Oliveira & Maira Daiha for the super fun dancing, DJ MiXXX for the music to move us, Our Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Neil from McLaren Housing, & all our participants! Thanks to West End BIA for its support.

August 31/19 Tango Edition with Gabriel & Sigita from the Tango Lab

August 30/19 ZUMBA with Juliana & Maira Featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence