In this week’s episode, The Dancing Housewife is joined by Dr. Charles 'Chuck' Garrett and Eric Hoyer. Chuck, a retired school superintendent, dancer, advocate, and candidate for President of USA Dance shares how he met and joined Eric Hoyer in his mission to support veterans through dance. Eric, an army veteran, describes how dance played a crucial role in his recovery and reintegration into civilian life after serving in Iraq. Together, they discuss their initiative to make dance accessible to military veterans, highlighting its numerous benefits. They delve into their mission to incorporate dance into veterans' services legislation and the collaborative efforts needed to achieve this goal. This episode emphasizes the healing power of dance and calls for support from listeners, particularly those with legislative connections. If you’re interested in joining forces with Eric and Chuck, you please reach out via email. Get in touch with Eric at erichoyer@outlook.com and Chuck at cgarrettt@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this episode The Dancing Housewife is back to dish on Dancing with the Stars with DUFF Couple. Fan favorites, Carolyn Reese and Ross Hill discuss their reactions to the 500th episode celebration. Highlights include reflections on iconic routines, the new Instant Dance Challenge, performance reviews of couples like Joey and Jenna, Danny and Whitney, and Dwight and Daniela, and diverse opinions on the night's scores and choreography. They also share their predictions and preferences for the upcoming semifinals. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this episode of The Dancing Housewife podcast, host Antoinette Datoc, also known in some circles as Coach Ant, shares exciting news about her new podcast, The Mental Weight Room. As a mental performance coach and neuroscience enthusiast, she aims to help athletes, parents of athletes, coaches, and anyone driven to unlock their full potential by focusing on mental strength and mindset. In The Mental Weight Room, she will explore strategies for mental toughness and peak performance through actionable steps and insights. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on the new podcast launching in January. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this week’s regular episode of the Dancing Housewife Podcast, The Housewife returns after a two-week hiatus, acknowledging DUFF couple, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill, for running the show in her absence. She shares her long-term passion for 'Dancing with the Stars' and recounts how it inspired her to start ballroom dancing and create her humor blog, 'Just Another Ordinary Day', which you can read by clicking HERE. She does a deep dive into the differences between traditional ballroom dance judging and 'Dancing with the Stars' judging, covering aspects such as judging criteria, technical standards, artistry, partnering, audience influence, judges' backgrounds, and scoring systems. The host concludes by shares how her fantasy of being contestant on the show has now been replaced with the dream of being invited to join the show as a featured judge. Be sure to tune in later this week for a Dishing with the DUFF Couple DWTS Week 8 Recap, featuring fan favorites, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
DUFF Couplers, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill, hijack the show for a second consecutive week to dish on Dancing with the Stars. From the cringeworthy moments of Bruno's revealing ensemble to head-to-head dance-offs, the duo provides detailed and entertaining recaps of the Halloween Nightmares-themed performances with their unique brand of DUFF Couple humor. Highlights include Carrie Anne's generous scoring, high marks for Danny's contemporary performance, and Chandler's immunity from elimination. SPOILER ALERT: the episode concludes with the revelation of the voters’ choice to send Jen and Sasha home, and predictions for the forthcoming week. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
Meet the Candidates for President of USA Dance is a special series of episodes focused on introducing the candidates running for President of USA Dance. In this special series, we give Chuck Garrett, Aleh Kulyba and incumbent, Ken Richards opportunities to share their platforms, discuss their visions for the future of USA Dance and connect with the USA Dance community by answering member submitted questions. Each episode highlights key issues, initiatives, and the candidates' strategies to ensure the organization thrives while representing the interests of USA Dance members. For links to each candidate’s candidate statement and resume, click HERE to visit the USA Dance Nominations and Elections Committee Landing Page. IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEMBERS OF USA DANCE: The USA Dance 2024 National Elections will be conducted electronically from November 15 – November 24. To ensure the opportunity to vote, all members must have a personal/individual email address associated with their memberships. The Nominations and Elections Committee in conjunction with Membership Services requests members to review update email addresses as necessary at 2024 National Elections Update If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! Visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this episode of the Dancing Housewife podcast, it’s a DUFF takeover! Hosts Ross Hill and Carolyn Reese take a deep dive into Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars. They review a variety of dances, providing in-depth critiques on performances such as Stephen and Riley's Charleston, Jen and Sasha's rumba, Joey and Jenna's samba, and Chandler and Brandon's Paso Doble. They also discuss the judges' scoring, the diversity of performances including jazz routines, and the key highlights of team dances. Additionally, they analyze costumes and notable moments, reveal the night's eliminations, and share their excitement for the upcoming Halloween-themed week, while giving a special shoutout to their listeners. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode!
Meet the Candidates for President of USA Dance is a special series of episodes focused on introducing the candidates running for President of USA Dance. In this special series, we give Chuck Garrett, Aleh Kulyba and incumbent, Ken Richards opportunities to share their platforms, discuss their visions for the future of USA Dance and connect with the USA Dance community by answering member submitted questions. Each episode highlights key issues, initiatives, and the candidates' strategies to ensure the organization thrives while representing the interests of USA Dance members. For links to each candidate’s candidate statement and resume, click HERE to visit the USA Dance Nominations and Elections Committee Landing Page. IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEMBERS OF USA DANCE: The USA Dance 2024 National Elections will be conducted electronically from November 15 – November 24. To ensure the opportunity to vote, all members must have a personal/individual email address associated with their memberships. The Nominations and Elections Committee in conjunction with Membership Services requests members to review update email addresses as necessary at 2024 National Elections Update If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! Visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
Join The Dancing Housewife and returning guest hosts, Carolyn Reese and Ross Hill in this episode of The Dancing Housewife Podcast as they recap week five of Dancing with the Stars, focused on dedication-themed performances, with special guest judge, Mark Ballas. The trio offers in-depth critiques while also highlighting personal dedications, technical improvements, and memorable moments from the celebrity dancers. They touch on unexpected results, discuss Carolyn’s soapbox, Ross’s wardrobe, the invention of the weed eater and make elimination predictions. This engaging episode features humorous commentary, wardrobe analysis, and an entertaining outro. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife, let us know! If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode!
Meet the Candidates for President of USA Dance is a series of 3 episodes focused on introducing the candidates running for President of USA Dance. In this special series, we give the candidates, Chuck Garrett, Aleh Kulyba and incumbent, Ken Richards opportunities to share their platforms, discuss their visions for the future of USA Dance and connect with the USA Dance community by answering member submitted questions. Each episode highlights key issues, initiatives, and the candidates' strategies to ensure the organization thrives while representing the interests of USA Dance members. For links to each candidate’s candidate statement and resume, click HERE to visit the USA Dance Nominations and Elections Committee Landing Page. IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEMBERS OF USA DANCE: The USA Dance 2024 National Elections will be conducted electronically from November 15 – November 24. To ensure your opportunity to vote, you must have a personal/individual email address associated with USA Dance membership. The Nominations and Elections Committee in conjunction with Membership Services requests members to review update email addresses as necessary at 2024 National Elections Update If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify,Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! Visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this episode The Dancing Housewife is joined by DUFF Couple, Carolyn Reese and Ross Hill, to discuss the latest events from 'Dancing with the Stars'. The main topic is guest judge Gene Simmons' controversial and uncomfortable performance as judge during Hair Metal Night. His scoring and awkward comments were heavily critiqued, with a humorous exploration of his background erroneously conflated with another Gene Simmons. The podcast recaps individual performances and scores from various contestants and judges, with commentary on standout performances, mishaps, and the dynamics between hosts, judges, and dance partners. The episode closes out with predictions for eliminations in the next episode as well as who will give and receive the first "real" 10 of the season. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife, let us know! If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! Visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this episode of the Dancing Housewife Podcast, The Dancing Housewife discusses week three of 'Dancing with the Stars' with guest hosts and fan favorites, Carolyn Rees and Ross Hill. They critique performances, sharing thoughts on Julianne's hosting, dance styles, music choices, and contestants like Phaedra Parks, Ilona Maher, Eric Roberts, and more. They voice their opinions on overscoring, the lack of alignment between music and dance styles, and speculate on upcoming eliminations. The commentary is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions about dance performance nuances. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife, let us know! If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify,Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! Visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
In this week’s episode, The Dancing Housewife welcomes professional smooth and standard dancers, Steve Torres and Nicole Barron, who share the story of their transition from amateur dancers to professional competitors. Steve, an advertising and brand creative, and Nicole, a senior product manager at NBC Universal, discuss their day-to-day careers and passion for dancing. They reminisce about their meeting during college ballroom competitions, their journey to becoming dance partners, and eventual engagement. The episode delves into their training regimen, challenges of balancing two careers, and upcoming dance competitions. The couples' unique perspectives on the competitive dance scene, their favorite things about traveling for competitions, and personal coaching strategies provide an insight into the world of professional ballroom dancing. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife Podcast let us know! Like, share us with your friends, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe so you never miss and episode! The Dancing Housewife lovers to hear from listeners… leave a comment or email her directly at thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife blog for more ballroom-related content.
In this episode The Dancing Housewife and DUFF Couple, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill, dish on week 2 of Dancing with the Stars. They offer commentary on the contestants' dances, outfits, and judges' scores. Highlights include a deep dive into Tarzan-Fabio-mystery-man, Roman's background, a close look at Julianne Hough's and Bruno's ensembles, detailed critiques of several dance routines including Jen Tran and Sasha's tango and Eric Roberts' waltz, and humorous takes on the performers' stumbles and wardrobe choices. The episode wraps with predictions for next week's eliminations and a lively debate on the judges' scorecards. If you're enjoying THe Dancing Housewife Podcast be sure to let us know. Like, leave a review and subscribe so you never miss and episode!
In this week's episode The Dancing Housewife along with guest hosts, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill of Duff Couple fame, discuss the premiere episode of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 33. They review performances, comment on choreography, costumes, and contestant personalities, and share their favorite (and least favorite) moments. Highlights include critiques on Joey's cha cha, Brooks Nader's tango attire, Ilona Maher's costume choices, and Chandler Kinney's standout performance. They also predict which contestants may go home first and share their thoughts on the judges. Tune in for an entertaining and detailed analysis of the show's kickoff. If you're enjoying The Dancing Housewife Podcast, let us know! Leave us a review or comment, share us with your friends and follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! Email The Dancing Housewife directly at thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the blog for more ballroom dance related content.
In this week’s episode The Dancing Housewife and Instagram-famous guest co-hosts, Carolyn Reis and Ross Hill (a.k.a. The DUFF Couple) dish on the celebrity cast of ABC's Dancing with the Stars Season 33, which premieres on Tuesday, September 17 at 8 p.m. EST. They discuss the background and potential of each participant and reveal their picks for who will win, who will go home first, and who will have the season's most cringe-worthy moments. Are you enjoying The Dancing Housewife Podcast? Leave us a review, share us with your friends, like, subscribe and leave a comment. The Dancing Housewife loves to hear from listeners. Leave a comment r email directly her at thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife blog for more great content. Until next time...Happy Dancing!
In this week's episodeThe Dancing Housewife provides a comprehensive guide to preparing for a ballroom dance competition. With a special shout-out to Jones Dance Sport Ballroom in Marietta, Georgia, she covers all essential aspects from focused practice, technique, stamina, and performance to logistics like travel arrangements, costume preparation, and hair and makeup. She also emphasizes the importance of rest, recovery, hydration, and diet. Additionally, listeners are advised to mentally prime themselves with visualization and breath work to alleviate stress. Finally, the host shares her routine for competition day, highlighting gratitude, positive intention statements, and the importance of having fun. Follow these steps to feel confident and ready for your next competition. Listen HERE for The Dancing Housewife's tips on assembling your Ballroom Competition Survival Kit. To learn more about Ballroom Bliss Dresses listen to PART ONE and PART TWO of The Dancing Housewife's interview with owner, Sandy Buckholz. Need a conception dress? Contact Sandy directly at ballroomblissdresses@gmail.com. Are you enjoying The Dancing Housewife Podcast? Leave us a review, share us with your friends, like, subscribe and leave a comment. The Dancing Housewife loves to hear from listeners. Email directly her at thedancinghosuewife@gmail.com
In this episode, we explore the critical elements of choosing the ideal ballroom dance dress. Whether preparing for a competition or a showcase, the right dress enhances performance by highlighting movements, adding personality, and catching judges' eyes. We discuss the differences between dresses for Latin/rhythm and standard/smooth dances, covering aspects of movement, fit, style, fabric, color, and embellishments. Practical advice on fit and comfort, budget considerations, purchasing options, and final tips for finding your dream dress are provided. The episode concludes with recommendations for working with consignor Sandy Buchholz from Ballroom Bliss Dresses. Email Sandy directly at BallroomBlissDresses@gmail.com or visit the Ballroom Bliss Facebook page. If you're enjoying The Dancing Housewife Podcast hit the LIKE button, SHARE us with your friends or leave us a review. Dn't forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. The Dancing Housewife loves to hear from listeners. Email her at thedanicnghousewife@gmail.com and be sure to visit the blog for more ballroom dance content.
Whether you are hitting the competition floor or just enjoying social dance events, the shoes you wear play a major role in your performance, comfort, and even safety You might be thinking to yourself, can't I just wear my regular shoes? Nope. Choosing the perfect pair of ballroom dance shoes is something every dancer needs to get right and in this week's episode The Dancing Housewife explains how. With tips for what factors to consider along with why her all-time favorites are AIDA Dance Shoes and how switching to them not only upped her game, but also keeps her feet happy and healthy. If you're enjoying The Dancing Housewife, let us know with LIKES, SHARES and FOLLOWS. If you have a minute to leave a review that would be great! The Dancing Housewife loves to hear from listeners. You may email her directly at thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and don't forget to check out The Dancing Housewife Blog for more ballroom dance related content. Happy Dancing !
In this episode of The Dancing Housewife Podcast, we explore the inevitability of setbacks, mistakes, and adversities in the journey of competitive ballroom dancing. The Dancing Housewife offers practical tips on overcoming challenges through mindset mastery, mindfulness, acceptance, and seeking support. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the joy of dancing and setting realistic goals to keep motivated. Tune in to learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities for personal growth and improved performance. If you're enjoying The Dancing Housewife Podcast, show some love by leaving us a review and sharing us with your friends and don't forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more content fromThe Dancing Housewife, visit the blog at https://the dancinghousewife.com Have comments or suggestions? The Dancing Housewife loves to receive feedback from listeners. Click HERE to contact her directly.