My Fitness Journey – Then vs Now

My Fitness Journey – Then vs Now

I remember as a young child in grade school thinking to myself, “I wonder if I can get my stomach stapled.” If you’re not familiar with what that is, it’s a procedure where they essentially make your stomach smaller so you get fuller faster. But as a child, all I knew...

Making Room for Ballroom

My journey with ballroom dance started at an older age. I learned in my mid 20’s that my grandfather migrated from Cuba to Jamaica at a young age, and that may be where my natural love for Latin music originated. The music has so much feeling, so much authenticity, so...
Taking a Chance

Taking a Chance

Susie’s first dance class experience…. Walking into Future Dance Center for the first time in September 2007, my heart began to beat quickly when I looked through the glass door at the other students waiting for class to start. Maybe some of it was due to nerves, but...

Dancing-to-Connect

I have always been a nerd and have always been extremely proud of it. I was the kid with the high top fade, z-lightning bolt side part that brought most of his textbooks home even though there was a spacious locker provided to every student. However, you can’t connect...