along the way
Getting started on writing: Reflections along the path of life.
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Starting Latin DanceSport as an adult: A guide to your first competition
How to start Latin DanceSport as an adult and prepare for your first competition, from classes and rules to costumes, rounds and what to bring.
Making my marks in a year of Latin dance competitions (2025โ2026)
A year of Latin dance competitions and lessons from 2025 to 2026, from making the cut to working on technique, performance and confidence.
Glints of the sea and starlight
Performance done, preparing for my next Latin dance competition, and unexpectedly discovering Yokohama Mary on a zen Sunday.
Dance update: "Have a little practice"
Update on my 2026 dance roadmap, from Latin ballroom and ballet training to completing my first STOTT Pilates required course.