Health, Fitness & Exercise Workout

The Heritage Classic - Twenty-Five Years and Counting!
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, May 02, 2012 - Colin Hillary

Ballroom Dance Teachers College & Move Like a Champion!
Welcome to Ballroom Dance Teachers College & Move Like a Champion! Innovative Resources for Ballroom Dance Studios, Teachers and Dancers
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, April 12, 2012 - Diane Jarmolow

Dancers Share Tips Of The Trade On Keeping Dancing Feet Happy
Have you ever wondered what some of your fellow dancers do to keep their dancing feet in shape? Below is a list of tips from fellow dancers and experts on keeping dancing feet healthy and happy.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, December 22, 2011 - Melva Smith

Beyond The Physical
After dancing together for a couple of weeks, months or years, you and your partner have finally decided to compete for the first time.
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Daphna Locker, Ph.D.

Dine - Dance - Dream
Keeping balance in the rigorous ballroom world can become quite complicated at times. Add that to the media entourage about what we should and shouldn't eat, and the confusion can skyrocket.
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Jen Brewer, RD

Amateurs vs. Pros, How different are they really?
Let's look at a couple of stereotypical views. The first is that Amateurs of all ages are hobbyists who dance just for fun, who dance in their spare time and do not earn an income from their hobby.
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Michael Mead

Dancing Bliss - What Causes It???
Most of us have experienced the unmistakable feeling of total bliss when we dance. Ask almost any dancer, and they will likely tell you, there isn't any other feeling quite like it. Jorge Quiroa, of Louisville, who has been dancing for over 10 years,
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Melva Smith

A Few Words On Foot Care
Ask almost any dancer, and they will tell you they have experienced some form of foot pain while on the floor. The intensity of pain varies from dancer to dancer. While one person may only experience minor pain, another may experience a major setback
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Melva Smith

At The Core
For the Ballroom dancer, long hours of practice is a part of life, and along with it can come various aches and pains. All too often, people blame their pain on a bad back. However, the problem may actually be caused by a weak core. This is something
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Melva Smith

The Making of National Champions
For many new dancers, competing in the Nationals is a goal, but when Nancy Davis began taking dance classes at Ballroom East, she had never heard of Ballroom dance competition. She had no idea that one day she too would be dancing at the Nationals.
Added to AccessDance National: Wed, December 21, 2011 - Melva Smith

Musical Chairs
For dancers, injury is their greatest fear, but for the injured and disabled, Aubree Marchione believes their greatest hope is dance. Marchione has been teaching and participating in wheelchair ballroom for years, and is testament to its advantages,
Added to AccessDance National: Mon, December 19, 2011 - Jillian Zacchia

Are Dance Mixers Really Necessary?
In planning any chapter dance, several ingredients are necessary: music, sound system, venue, instructor, refreshments, and, of course, dancers. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere is a "must" to mark it as a successful dance where guests a
Added to AccessDance National: Mon, December 19, 2011 - Jean Krupa

Dancers Health. Knowing Your Numbers.
As Athletes, it's important for dancers to stay on top of health issues. This includes keeping the body physically in shape as well as getting regular check ups, and screenings.  Screenings are especially important as they can catch disease before it has the chance to destroy our life, as was the case of the following two dancers.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, December 01, 2011 - Melva Smith

Dance. The Venue of Health Living
As we head into our senior years, many look forward to having the extra time that is usually associated with retirement. In fact retirement years are often some of the best for exploring new and exciting horizons, that were unreachable while raising a family and balancing a hectic work schedule. One venue well worth exploring, especially for the health conscious individual; is dance.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, December 01, 2011 - Melva Gail Smith

Dance-Balance for Life
Balance, posture awareness, physical therapy, confidence, and so much more can be achieved through ballroom dance training, including joyful sense of accomplishment of what you thought you had lost. This testimonial is expressed from the heart.
Added to AccessDance National: Sun, August 14, 2011 - Linda Staver/Anonymous Student

Making Multiple Chemical Sensitivity a Household Word
As a dancer with both Asthma and MCS, I was forced to give up the sport for 15 years. Everyone should be given the equal opportunity to participate in dance. The many benefits of dancing has been well documented and includes but is not limited to: increased circulation, enhanced mood, improved range of motion, increased confidence, weight loss, lower risk of cornary disease, increased HDL, and the joy of social contact. "Dancing is one of the healthiest hobbies you can have."
Added to AccessDance National: Fri, July 15, 2011 - Melva Gail Smith

The Perfect Gift
Why not give the gift of dance to someone you love? It is a great way to socialize, get a great workout and it provides a fun hobby for people of all ages.
Added to AccessDance National: Tue, July 12, 2011 - Mike Yevin

Dance: The Way to a Healthy Body and Mind
Dance is not only something that will give you a break from the daily grind, but it can also provide you with the regular exercise you need to maintain a long and healthy life. If you are like most people, who loathe spending time on a treadmill or going to the gym in general, dancing might be a great alternative for you.
Added to AccessDance National: Fri, June 03, 2011 - Mike Yevin

Ballroom Dancing: Sport, Hobby or Recreation?
As a child growing up in Nelson BC, I remember spending many Sunday afternoons watching old black & white movies of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. As they graced the dance floor with amazing form and splendor, chills would run up my spine as I watched them in awe. Oh, how I wished I too, could dance like that. Well, dreams do come true!
Added to AccessDance National: Fri, May 13, 2011 - Tracy Kaye Holly CSNA Master

Ballroom Dancing: Hot Cha Cha!
"First the music then the dance". It may take a few private lessons to distinguish one rhythm from another, but dancing on time to the beat of the drum is really what it's all about. Hopefully you enjoy music. It will make the arduous process a lot more fun and how exciting to learn that your favorite song is a Cha Cha or Foxtrot! It truly opens up a new world of music appreciation.
Added to AccessDance National: Fri, May 13, 2011 - Tracy Kaye Holly CSNA Master

Keeping In Shape Through Zumba
I magine arriving at a fitness facility where you are about to teach an aerobics class, only to find that you have forgotten all the dance music.
Added to AccessDance National: Sun, May 01, 2011 - Melva Smith

Waltzing On Wheels
If you think being disabled means you can't waltz, you better think again. Ray Leight and Melinda Kremer have been performing at many ballroom competitions over the past several years. Ray is in a wheelchair and Melinda is not, and they always receive a rousing standing ovation from the awe-struck audiences.
Added to AccessDance National: Sat, May 01, 2004 - Christine Zona

How Competition Dancing Has Changed My Life
The Winner Of The First Ever Emerald Ball Essay Contest. For the first time in my life, I am doing something for the sheer joy of doing it. Don't misunderstand, good marks do make me want to celebrate, but I'm not dancing to gain approval from judges or anyone else. I'm not dancing for anyone but me. I'm dancing because I want to, because it makes me smile, because I love it. I love it when the music seems like a live thing that carries me across the floor.
Added to AccessDance National: Fri, March 05, 2004 - Lynn Moreland - Houston, Texas

Wheelchair Dancesport to Debut at Colorado Star Ball!
The Colorado Star Ball is proud to share with you, the world of wheelchair dancesport. Last year we introduced wheelchair dancing as a special exhibition. This year, the Colorado Star Ball in Denver, Colorado is proud to present Wheelchair Dancesport as a competitive event.
Added to AccessDance National: Tue, May 14, 2002 - Richard Booth

Dancing Tid-bits: How I did it?
Dancemax Letter #33: I underwent bypass surgery on my heart (5 blocked arteries) in 1995. When I went back to the Studio, my friend Tom wanted to help me. He gave me advice that really changed my life.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, January 11, 2001 - Max Ali

Dancing Tid-bits: Lower your Cholesterol
Dancemax Letter #32: Fatty Cholesterol Deposits in the coronary arteries to your heart block the flow of blood to your heart muscle. When this blood supply is cut in excess of about 75% you either get a heart attack or start to have chest pains what is called Angina.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, January 04, 2001 - Max Ali

Dancing Tid-bits: Fat Grams, How to Count
Dancemax Letter # 31: Some of you may be saying! nonsense..what is all the fuss about Diet and Fat Grams. Yes, it sounds very repetitive almost to the point of boredom. However the tragedy of a heart attack is a reality of life and when it does happen it turns your life topsy-turvy.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, December 28, 2000 - Max Ali

Dancing Tid-bits: How Many Grams of Fat?
Dancemax Letter #30: In my last letter I talked about sudden death because of heart attack and how I almost died while doing a Jive. If you would recall my rather unusual back pain and how I underwent bypass surgery (letter #29), I want to tell you what happened after that!
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, December 21, 2000 - Max Ali

Dancing Tid-bits: Died while Dancing
Dancemax Letter #29: That doesn't sound like much fun, Does it? But it could and does happen. Please read the following quotes from recent magazines: (Today's letter is on health and specially for those who have celebrated their 40th birthday).
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, December 14, 2000 - Max Ali

Dancing Tid-bits: Dancing at Bally
Dancemax Letter #25: You heard it right, I said "Bally, not Belly ." My real motivation to write this letter is to share with you my expereince at the Bally Total Fitness Health Clubs and Ballroom and Latin Dance lessons in USA. It was a simple idea which is now paying big dividends.
Added to AccessDance National: Thu, November 16, 2000 - Max Ali

Courageous Comebacks
David Hamilton, Alicia Duhon, Michael and Lucy Slywka are dancers who have gone through some amazing physical challenges, and are back dancing. Their stories are as remarkable as they are inspiring, and we call them... courageous comebacks.
Added to AccessDance National: Sat, July 01, 2000 - Christine Zona

Let AccessDance & our member studios and instructors help you explore the many options there are in adding dance to your regular workout routine, or creating a new one.

Dance is not only good for the body, but the mind as well. Exercise creates endorphins that make you feel happier and more relaxed, and is a great stress reliever for those days that just seem overpowering.

So please, don't hesitate, treat yourself to the gift of dance. Contact one of our members or fill out a request today and let us ease you on the road to a happier, healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

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