I can’t believe I just performed with Reformation Dance, Cheyenne’s premiere contemporary ballet company, in “Star Tributes,” honoring the music of Star Wars composer, John Williams. “Grateful” doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about Kathy Vreeland, the Founder/Artistic Director, for graciously inviting me to participate, and the Company members for bringing me into their fold. As Williams’ stirring music …
When I arrived at CBS NewsChannel 5, I learned of the station’s devotion to serving the community. Before long, our manager, Tregg White, asked me to be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars of Cheyenne, a competition that raises thousands of dollars for the Boys & Girls Club. I wasn’t experienced at ballroom dancing, but under the direction of …
The week I moved to Cheyenne, one of the first people I met was the mayor, Marian Orr. When I asked what she was most proud of about the city, she listed her favorites without hesitation. Prominent among them was Ballet Wyoming. Mayor Orr explained that we have talented artists running this company, and the dancers are chosen through a …
No matter who you were rooting for at the Super Bowl, when half-time started most of us were on Team Gaga. The famous Lady was utterly captivating. But what else would you expect? Here’s a reboot of my Beauty Breakdown show on VS1 in which I did a tutorial on Gaga’s look. To see more pictures from her show spectacular… …
…with my mom! 1. We always end up looking at each other and bursting into laugher…normally when everyone else is really quiet, focusing on serenity! 2. Girl Time is always a fun time. 3. Mom is a strong believer in the principle that an important part of working out is the pre-class ritual of shopping for cute yoga clothes. 4. …
Since I started my NYC travel kick with my last blog post…where I chatted about my love for M&M World…I decided to continue the New York travel theme. There’s a reason why Broadway shows are such a draw, and I love them just as much as anyone. But today, I want to take a trip to Off-Broadway. Kirk Theatre, where …
Do you ever wish that you could take a free dance class in the comfort and privacy of your own home? And then be ready to rock those moves the next time you’re at a party, or out on the town? Well, now you can! I’m very excited to announce that I’m one of the first US live-streaming hosts for …
When I decided to get courageous and take my first Bachata lesson in a Boot Camp, I never dreamt that it would be taught by the famous Salsa and Bachata World Champion, Grizzly Hidriago. Afterwards, we filmed this video dancing the routine together. Grizzly isn’t just a champion, he is the owner/director of a renowned dance company that regularly racks …
The pȃtisserie, Baked by Melissa, was such a regular stop during my Manhattan stay that the ladies who worked there became treasured friends! If you are in that city and love sweets, this is a great place to put on your to-do list. Melissa’s macarons will keep you coming back for more. And in case you’re wondering, I have it …
For those of you who love to dance – whether you’re an expert or a novice ̶ I have just the event for you! I was a ballet dancer growing up, so the current social dance craze has opened up a whole new world to me. As some of you know, for about a year, I’ve done a little social Salsa …
Where is the place to be come September? That’s a total no-brainer. Toronto! The city’s namesake International Film Festival and Independent Film Festival run in tandem from the 8th through the 17th, making Toronto a feast for film-goers and celebrity-seekers. With Steve Veale at the helm of the indie fest, it’s no wonder that it has been crowned “one of …
If you’ve seen Tinashe’s choreography to Superlove, you know it’s super-sexy and super-fun. So today, I’m teaching a step-by-step tutorial. You’re guaranteed to get your calorie-burning on in this one! It’s that fast and loaded with athletics!! And if you’d like to see Tinashe strutting her moves in the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv44srAsAo4 (:44-1:04) </
Today, I’m taking you along on my first official salsa lesson! Everything in this video is completely un-choreographed. My instructor just led me into the steps. If you watch, you’ll learn the basic moves so that you, too, can hit the dance floor with salsa confidence!
For all of you who love dance, fashion and the Seahawks, you’re going to especially LOVE this video! It features style that’s easy to dance in whether you’re at the clubs or out salsa dancing. And, as you’ll see, I put the fashions to the test. But on top of that, I’m thrilled that Francisco Lopez filmed and edited this …
Today, I’m teaching steps from a live performance of Fifth Harmony’s All in My Head. Here is a link to the choreography that I’m teaching… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5mVKCauxPA (1:10-1:30) And if you’d like to practice with me and the music… Join me on Instagram.