Meet the Family: Linda Lovering

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Name: Linda Lovering Town you Live In: Meredith, NH When did you start dancing? I started dancing when I was 6 and continued on at various points in my life.  I’ve danced ballet, tap, jazz, modern, aerobic and Zumba. How did you get into ballroom? I started dancing ballroom about …

Gems of Happiness!

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Dear Friends, There are a few things bringing magical amounts of happiness into my life these days, and I thought I’d share a few of them, just in case someone out there needs a pick-me-up! I spend as much time outdoors as possible. I love to work on projects that …

Dance Music!

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Need some songs recommendations, so you can practice dancing at home?  Here are a few of my favorites!   Bolero: I’m Not Giving You Up Nobody Knows It But Me I Just Can’t Stop Loving You   ChaCha: Tragedia Amor No Excuses   Foxtrot: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square …

Makeup & Skin Care: Tips & Tricks

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As the daughter of a woman with naturally glowing skin, I didn’t learn a lot of makeup tricks growing up. My mom swears by Pond’s Cold Cream and that’s about the only skin-care recommendation with which I was shipped off to college! Over the years, through my life in theatre …

It Must Be a Duck

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Years ago, a coach told me, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck… then it must be a duck!” Then he leaned back and crossed his arms as if his point were completely and plainly made. I stared, baffled. His point was …

6 Things Your Coach Will Love You For!

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I often hear my students saying things like, “It must be so boring for you to have to teach me this basic stuff,” and, “I’m sorry, I’m a slow learner.” I want all of my students to know that, #1 – I have the BEST job in the world and …

Meet the Family: Melinda Tourangeau!

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Name:  Melinda Tourangeau            Town you Live In:  Milford, NH When did you start dancing? Age 2? But of course, ballroom dancing? Jan 3, 2019 How did you get into ballroom? Last August, 2018, Jennifer Kendrick, my friend from the gym, suggested to me that I would love it. Also, I …

PaperMoon Featured on NH Chronicle!

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We feel immensely humbled to have been featured on New Hampshire Chronicle on December 31, 2018!  We had many students and 3 generations of family members come out and help us with dancing and interviews for the filming!  It was a deliriously happy and memorable event!  We’d like to say …

“I’m not good enough to come to a Social Dance yet!”

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“I’m not good enough to come to a Social Dance yet!” It’s amazing how many times I’ve heard people say this. This mentality is a huge obstacle to both your learning and enjoying ballroom dance! We recommend a three-pronged approach to learning ballroom. Group classes are an inexpensive way to …

Student of the Week – Arthur Green

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Name: Arthur Green Town you Live In: Sandown How long have you been dancing? Longer than I care to admit… should better at it. How did you get into ballroom? My buddy at work pretty much forced me and Donna into it. Which dance do you enjoy the most? Foxtrot. …

Student of the Week – Jackie Wydra

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Name: Jackie Wydra Town: Mont Vernon How long have you been dancing? I was an avid line dancer throughout college but began ballroom a little over a year ago. How did you get inot ballroom? I’ve wanted to try ballroom dancing since my college years but was too nervous. Then, …

Ed Sullivan

Student of the Week – Edward Sullivan

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Town you Live In: Nashua  How long have you been dancing: 18 weeks  How did you get into ballroom? I’ve always wanted to be that guy! You know, the one that could really dance a Waltz or Foxtrot at a wedding and everyone would just stand back and watch!  Which dance …

Dear Friends,

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It is with difficulty that I write this letter; but unfortunately both our studio rent and health insurance rates will go up significantly in 2017.  Ray and I absolutely love what we do, and we love each and every one of you; however, in order to be able to cover …