“Dancing With The Stars” Rob Kardashian on GDLA

Social Tango Project at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre. An unplanned but wonderful evening of Argentine Tango, with thanks to Cathy & John for arranging tickets. So great to see students and alumni as well as reconnecting with old friends such as former Ontario Provincial Ballroom Champions, Jean & George Chow. #shallwedance?

Birthday Afternoon Tea Celebration for Doris Chiu & Marcella at Prince of Wales Hotel & Spa. So honoured to be included in this beautiful celebration with the Chiu family and throughout all their special milestones - Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Births + Real Estate Deals LOL... One of favourite memories was when their Parent Wedding Dance Video went viral on youtube. #movetothemusicoflife

#Salsa #Boxing Fun - It was a Bollywood moment when Shahab first saw Gina appear from behind the curtain. And Gina knew Shahab was the superhero of her dreams when he put the toilet seat cover down during one of their first dates... See the full #onthecouch with danceScape interview with Gina and Shahab @shahab_madmind from Madmind Fitness & Wellness Coaching at http://youtube.dancescape.com. -- danceScape Adventures in #dance + #fitness - #Ballroom, #Salsa/Latin, #WeddingDance, danceTONE cardio, danceFLOW #qigong/#taichi. In-Studio in downtown Burlington (2077 Pine Street) or Online Anywhere Anytime. Celebrating 25 years in downtown Burlington. #shallwedance?

Holiday High Tea at the Watering Can with the Foodie Group - So awesome to see everyone. Special thanks to Aradhana Massey for arranging, and to Selina Tang-Brudnicki, Nicholas Brudnicki & Autumn for the delicious and beautiful Charcuterie delights after! So much fun and laughter along with Ornella Panetta, Linda Sue Yong and PH Yong. Until we eat again!

Salsa Family Time with Juan, Sam & Sofia. A beautiful family, making time together to learn to dance. And @angelika.greendoor for assisting and partnering! -- danceScape Adventures in #dance + #fitness. ##shallwedance?

danceScape Social Outing & Practice, in support of the Burlington Legion. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support the Burlington Legion Social Dance. #shallwedance?

Thanks so much to Mikayla for the awesome Baton Twirling, Wow! And to everyone for dressing up. Thanks to Theatrix for fun costume. Happy Halloween! -- danceScape Adventures in #dance + #fitness - #ballroom, #salsa/Latin, #WeddingDance, danceTONE cardio, danceFLOW #qigong/#taichi. In-Studio in downtown Burlington or Online Anywhere Anytime. #shallwedance? Celebrating 25 years in downtown Burlington.

"Learning to dance with a partner” Study - LIVELab at McMaster University Have you ever thought about the intricate dance between partners, not just in movement but in communication? A new study led by Dr. Martin Miguel, Ph.D., is shedding light on the complexities of partner dancing. It focuses on how newcomers learn to interpret both haptic (touch-based) and visual cues. This research invites a diverse group of participants to step into the spotlight, engaging in dance exercises that enhance skills while building social connections. Robert & Beverley from danceScape participated in the study. Robert took the role as a "lead" while paired with others that he had never met before, all while music set the stage for an immersive learning experience. Throughout the process, sensors captured their movements, providing a detailed analysis of how individuals interacted through dance. Beverley took the role as "Observer" and reported on how individuals were expressing their levels of enjoyment throughout their experience. Did you know that engaging in partner dance can improve communication skills by up to 40%? (Source: Journal of Dance Medicine & Science). This statistic highlights the potential benefits that extend far beyond the dance floor, enriching our understanding of human behavior and interaction. Did you know that partner dancing can increase social interaction and improve emotional well-being? According to the Journal of Health Psychology, group activities like dancing can enhance mood and reduce feelings of isolation (Holt-Lunstad et al., 2010). Reflecting on their students' first dancer lesson journies, they were initially nervous, surrounded by strangers. Yet, by the end of the session, they were laughing and sharing stories. It was incredible how dance transformed connections in under an hour. What does your experience with partner dancing look like? Have you noticed any social benefits? Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments. #PartnerDancing #SocialConnections #EmotionalWellbeing #DanceResearch #LifelongLearning -- danceScape Adventures in #dance + #fitness.

#Salsa #Boxing Fun at danceScape. Stay tuned for our full #onthecouch interview with @shahab_madmind from Madmind Coaching. Celebrating 25 years in downtown Burlington. -- danceScape Adventures in #dance + #fitness - #Ballroom, #Salsa/Latin, #WeddingDance, danceTONE cardio, danceFLOW #qigong/#taichi. In-Studio in downtown Burlington (2077 Pine Street) or Online Anywhere Anytime. #shallwedance?