s dancers and movers, our bodies are our instruments. We stretch, push, and fine-tune them daily — and yet, how often do we turn inward to support that deep, internal balance? Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful self-care practice rooted in Ayurvedic medicine: Nabhi Chikitsa, or the art of applying oil to […]
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We’re proud to announce that Dance Specific Training (DST) is officially the first-ever participant from Cabo Verde to join the World Wellness Weekend—a global movement celebrating health, well-being, and community across 150+ countries. This marks a powerful milestone not only for DST, but for the entire dance community in Cabo Verde and beyond. As a
Have youever walked off the dance floor thinking… “That was fun, but did I even improve?” Maybe you’ve been dancing 3–5 nights a week. You’re sweating, you’re moving, you’re out there. But weeks go by and your dancing feels… stuck. You’re doing the thing.But you’re not evolving. https://youtu.be/SEawdcfJQT0?si=gtkIzSiK46oARY2K Here’s the truth most dancers won’t tell
https://youtu.be/9CZRHISvg0o You could be dancing on the biggest stages.Performing in front of hundreds.Your name might even be whispered with respect in the dance world. And yet…You still don’t feel like enough. You watch the video of your performance and cringe.You feel disconnected from the mirror.You wonder if everyone else is just pretending to like your
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Have you ever made a decision that just felt right? No hesitation. No second-guessing. No overthinking. You just knew. And then there are other times—when even the smallest decision feels impossible. You go back and forth, weighing every option, playing out every scenario in your mind, afraid of making the wrong move. Why does that
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When Anna stepped into her first prenatal dance class, she wasn’t sure what to expect. At 20 weeks pregnant and feeling more like waddling than waltzing, she was just hoping to feel a little less stiff — maybe even reconnect with her body. But as the music began to play and she swayed gently in
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We Just Had Our First DST Ambassador Meeting Hello Champ, Wherever you are in the world right now — whether you’re in a studio, on a stage, or reading this between rehearsals — this one’s for you. This weekend, something powerful happened.We had our very first DST Ambassador Meetup. It wasn’t just a Zoom meeting,
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The dance floor is more than just a place for movement—it’s a space where energy, emotions, and unspoken conversations take place. Every step, every turn, every lingering connection carries meaning. But what happens when we step beyond the dance floor and try to translate that same connection into our relationships? I was speaking with a
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The 3 Decisions That Shape Your Life Have you ever wondered why some people seem to flow through life while others struggle with every step? I used to think it was luck. That some people were just born confident, disciplined, and successful. That they had something I didn’t. But I was wrong. It all comes
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I blame my abuela for my obsession with drama. Growing up, every evening in our house followed the same routine: 7:00 PM: The telenovela theme song played. Abuela dropped everything. 7:01 PM: The main character somehow didn’t recognize her long-lost twin sister. 7:05 PM: Someone got dramatically slapped in slow motion. 7:06 PM: I was
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