Tag: tip from Gaby

  • Now what….? by Gabriela Young

    Now what….? Your sore feet, the glitter you will find for the next 3 weeks, and the memories of dancing fun and new friends are proof of the hard work, dedication and fun from Unique Dance-O-Rama 2015. The videos, awards, plaques, and score sheets that you will receive are all great tools to help remember…

  • The Holidays 12-23-14 Gabriela Young

    Tip from Gaby “The Holidays” It seems like at this time of year a lot of people start to feel sick maybe even a little tired and overwhelmed by all the things that have to get done, timeout guys! Dancing this time of year provides good health from over eating so you don’t feel tiered…

  • Gaby’s Tea Bags 12-2-14

    Tip From Gaby 12-2-14 I found this really great tip I wanted to share with you this week. Take a tea bag and put it inside your shoe dance bag with your dance shoes. It works miracles to get rid of ordors that you don’t want from your shoes. I have tried it in the…

  • Keep Your Feet Moving 11-18-14 Gabriela Young

    Tip from Gaby Today I am going to share one of the most memorable lessons my advanced teacher gave me while I was a student. I will never forget him telling me: “Gabriela if you just keep your feet moving to the rhythm of the dance you will never be wrong!” My understanding of this…

  • Tip From Gaby 11-12-14 Last week my tip was for the men to keep their right hand closed while on the lady’s back, this was not just for looks but to better support your partner while trying to lead. This week’s tip is for the Ladies (followers). When you feel that hand on your back,…

  • Tip from Gaby 11-4-14

    Tip from Gaby I’m going to keep this nice and simple: Gentlemen please keep your fingers closed when you have your right hand on the lady’s back. An open hand is not very stylish. A small detail goes a long way! Happy dancing everyone, Gabriela Young    

  • Tip from Gaby 10-29-14 Touch

    Tip from Gaby 10-29-14 Touch Touch One of the most powerful ways to heal your mind and spirit is through human touch. There are so many ways to incorporate touch in our daily lives, one of the easiest being a heartfelt embrace. Just making a point to hug someone on a daily basis helps us…

  • 10-21-14 Being a “Yes” to Dancing!

    Tip from Gaby Being a YES to Dance I wanted to thank all of our students that came and participated in our dance contest at the 2014 Wellbeing Festival. Thank you for being a “YES” to your dancing and for sharing your love and dance skills with the people in your community. I hope all…

  • Dear Gaby – What’s Next? 9-9-14

    9-9-14 Tip From Gaby Now that the 30 Day Dance Challenge has concluded you are probably thinking what’s next? Well, I found that with so much information on how to improve your dancing skills at so many different levels that if we don’t go through it over and over again, you will not retain it…

  • 8-26-14 Tip From Gaby Last week’s top pick of the 30 Day Dance Challenge for me was: Cindy Long’s and Brent Smith on using the spine. Cindy’s exercise teaches you how to shape and keep your frame, from closed dance position to promenade. Brent Smith’s exercise rotated your spine as your foot brushes underneath your…