We develop confidence, self-worth, coordination, health and fitness… through the medium of dance.
One of the great things about dancing is that it truly is for all ages and all levels. This applies to both medal exams, competitions and Pro-Am dancing. If you’ve just said to yourself: ‘What is Pro-Am dancing?’ read on! What is Pro-Am dancing? Pro-Am is the combo of a professional (Pro) and an amateur […]
‘What is a Medal Exam?’ You’ve started in a beginner dance class and next thing your teacher says the words: ‘medal exam’. And all you can think is: ‘What is a medal exam?’. Good news, I’m here to explain. I’m not exactly sure why it is called a medal exam… probably because you receive a […]
5 things that say: ‘I’m a Ballroom Dancer!’ Sometimes I’ll have a moment when I catch myself out, and I think: ‘I’m a Ballroom Dancer’. It comes on all of a sudden and without warning. Almost like it can’t be helped, it’s a natural response. But, I’m proud of being a Ballroom Dancer. It’s such […]
A lot of people say to me that they don’t want to start dance lessons because they CAN’T dance. Well that’s kind of the point. You go to a class to learn, and a dance class for beginners is a great place to start! Actually walking in the door is the hardest part and having […]
What should I expect from Ballroom Dance competitions? Is it going to be like ‘Dance Moms’? Or will a retired Tina Sparkle to be selling programs at the door? Well, it’s not too far from the truth but it probably won’t be anything like that. Here are a few things that you need to know about Ballroom […]
Dancing with the Stars Not only has the AFL season kicked off this week, but Dancing with the Stars USA Season 24 has also. And no, that’s not a typo… The USA has produced 24 seasons! With big name stars, big budgets and lots of Aussie talent! I for one, am thrilled that it has […]
Does the idea of a dance CLASS scare the bejesus out of you? How about a private dance lesson? Sounds better! Here’s why a private dance lesson is a great way to start dancing and also continue your love of dance! In a class the instruction is directed at a group of people which is […]
Learning a new skill has so many benefits, especially if that new skill is: dance! You’ll have a boost in self esteem, be able connect with prior knowledge and the speed in which you learn will also increase. Here are some other benefits of learning a new skill that you probably won’t have thought of. […]
S.A.L.S.A. You might by reluctant to learn Salsa, but I’m here to tell you the 3 best things, about this style of dance. And they are not what you think! Here’s 3 GREAT reasons to learn salsa! No Rules! Learning to dance Salsa is easy because there is very little technique and there are no […]
White Night Melbourne *Moon emoji* *A Knight dressed in white emoji* *Dance emoji* *Big smile emoji* FIT2MOVE were over the moon (pun intended) to be involved in White Night Melbourne! You could probably tell from all our social media posts, we had an absolute ball! The 5th annual event held in Melbourne brought crowds of between 550 000 and […]
Kids should dance! Providing an education and positive social environments are essential to your child’s development. Giving them the option to choose and take ownership of their commitments is also beneficial. My involvement in dance as a child gave me so many unexpected life skills. So here is some information on why your kids should […]
Wedding Dance Lessons You’ve agonised over invitations, food, THE dress/suit/ring pillow and whether you should have the honeymoon in the Maldives or Echuca. It’s all very exciting but also a little bit stressful. When do you get to have any fun? Wedding dance lessons, that’s when. Get to know each other So you probably already […]
Glitz and Glamour This is the side of dancing that is comparable to Vegemite… You either love it or you hate it. Grooming (good grooming) is absolutely essential. The whole purpose of being judged in dancing, whether in a dance competition, exam or performance is to be non-offensive. This includes the way you present yourself […]
If you look at our world today, we have never been more connected. We are connected by technology in so many ways but are becoming more and more disconnected every day. Personal interactions, social gatherings, sport and hobbies are slowly becoming a thing of the past as we move in to a world where a screen […]
New Year, New Me! Most people start the new year with a resolution. Plan an exotic trip. Join the gym. Become a vegan. Learn to dance. My New Year’s resolution is always: learn to speak French. I don’t really know why… I think I just like the way it sounds. The way they say: Hello and […]
You may have noticed a surge of posts on the FIT2MOVE socials this weekend because (as usual) we have been super busy! This is our first edition of a DANCER’S DIARY! This diary is a look into some of the projects and events FIT2MOVE is involved in. Dancer’s Diary – December 2017 AUSTRALIAN DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS […]
Buying Dance Shoes Online Internet shopping can sometimes be overwhelming and in the end you receive something that doesn’t fit or looks nothing like you imagined. I have certainly got it wrong a few times, but I have also learnt a few things from my online shopping fails. So here are a few simple tricks […]
Dancing in Melbourne’s West There’s no doubting that the success of Melbourne’s west is on the rise. Affordability, proximity to the city, the Western Bulldogs premiership win and the filming of Channel 10’s latest hit TV series: ‘The Wrong Girl’, only proves that Melbourne’s west is no longer the new up and coming suburb… It […]
Changing dance partners. “Ok, let’s change dance partners”. What? I don’t want my husband dancing with other girls! I know you, you smug married couples! Yes, you! Happily married and love spending time with each other. You probably have a monthly dinner party where you invite all your coupled up friends. Drink wine, swap recipes/baby pics and […]
Why are my palms sweating? This is a terrible idea. I can’t believe I’m doing this! I must be crazy. Maybe I’ll just leave and never come back. No one will ever know and at least I won’t have to watch Home and Away on 7 Catch up. But I’m here and I have wanted […]
