From Chicago to Japan: My Zumba Encounter
Hey there! So, a few months back I told you the story about my encounter with the music producer, Timbaland, …
Ya gotta learn the rules to break the rules…
I heard that all throughout college. Every damn professor said it. There are rules. We spent A LOT of time …
The Killer in Me: tapping into dance, power, and strength
Years ago, I stood in front of my bellydance teacher at the time and I said, “there’s something fierce inside …
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Toot toot!
Hey there! I’ve got a quick story to share about my recent experience to toot the SharQui horn. And let …
A Casual Evening in New York
OMG, buckle up for the story of the century! Let’s rewind: I’m strolling through Tower Records in NYC (I miss …
I’m Going To Be Honest…
You know the sayings… ”Age is just a number”, and “It is when we transition that we are most completely …
It’s Britney B****!
Hey there! Remember that iconic 2001 Britney Spears VMA performance? If not, allow me to jog your memory by clicking …
Let Me Change Your Perception
SharQui – for every body and every capability Did you know that SharQui was created in 1998 and became a …
The Power of Cueing
Hello Friends! Oreet asked me to write about my experience in the SharQui Virtual Studio. It’s about the significance of …
The Best is Yet to Come
(AKA: Let’s talk Ageism) Husband: “Hey did you see that the Koresh Dance Company is looking for artists to audition …
The Power of Your Story
Hey there, So, if you haven’t already noticed, there’s been a major shakeup in how people and businesses promote right …
When You Are Figuring It Out
Hey there, So lately I have been doing FB Lives in my Elevate Your Teaching and Grow Your Dance Business …
Set the Rules
So last week I gave you permission to stop letting your students suck your time and energy. Yes? So as …
Teachers are Human
Are you currently in the position where you are always trying to be available for your students? I know it …
Negative Reviews are…
Negative reviews are good. Whether it’s a public review or feedback from a survey. Think of it like this… You …
Nail Your Moves
The absolute first thing I hear when I get off stage after I perform is, “Wow…you’re so petite, but you …
Promotion on a Shoe String
Hello there, Talking to people & networking is such an underrated method of marketing but it’s the best thing to …
Hey, YOU!
Hey there! Question for you… Do you like it when other pro instructors come to your classes, or do you …
Good Fortune by Tirra
One thing I always say is “I am not the luckiest person but I do have an abundance of good …
Good Vibes
Let’s face it… for students, some days can be more difficult than others. Sometimes your students may focus much more …