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A Note on Studio Etiquette: Finding Your Spot and Window
If you've joined us recently, you may have noticed the front row of dancers stand in spots on either side of the instructor, and the rows behind them set up in windows (spots between the front row dancers) facing the mirror — a small detail that makes a big difference in how well you can see and follow along in class. We wanted to share a bit about how this works, especially for those still getting familiar with DDF. Once you find a spot you love, you'll likely find yourself

Dallas Dance Fitness
Sep 62 min read


I Thought I Was Just Taking a Dance Class - by Amy Berry (link to original blog post on her website below)
This week I found myself subbing at DDF again after about a 9-month break. And honestly? It felt really good to be back. The music.The energy.The women.The joy of it all. When class ended, my boss smiled and said, “It was nice to have you and your energy back in class, Hollywood.” That’s what she always called me. The old students talked about how much fun they had, and the new ones said they loved my energy. And standing there afterward, sweaty and smiling, something hit me…

Dallas Dance Fitness
May 304 min read


2025 Winter/Spring Schedule & Class Descriptions
New 2025 Class Schedule We are excited to offer Sculpt every weekday, starting Monday January 13! Here is an overview of the classes we...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Feb 2, 20251 min read
New Article - Go Solo Magazine
DDF Owner Alana O'Connell was featured in Go Solo Magazine. Check out the article here https://gosolo.subkit.com/dallas-dance-fitness/

Dallas Dance Fitness
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Instructor Spotlight: Corinne
In October 2015, Corinne walked through the door for her first Dallas Dance Fitness class. The energy in that studio was straight fire...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Dec 26, 20215 min read


Dallas Dance Fitness Instructor Spotlight: Amy Berry
Amy started dancing with DDF in July of 2015, and quickly embraced everything the program had to offer. You'll see her in our early...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Nov 13, 20213 min read


Three Phases of Your Dance Journey
DDF is the first ‘workout’ I have ever looked forward to, and because of it, I am in so much better shape than I was last year.

Audresha Pemberton
Dec 13, 20204 min read


More Than A Dance Fitness Class
Dance is what we do but it’s not who we are. Dallas Dance Fitness comprises women who dared to dream past their youth and fulfill their...

Audresha Pemberton
Nov 8, 20202 min read


3 Ways Dance Positively Impacts Your Mental Health
Dance is an electric way to burn calories with ease while taking the guesswork out of forming your own routine at the gym. Not only is...

Audresha Pemberton
Oct 25, 20202 min read


Boost Your Immune System in an Hour or Less
When the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, our schedules were disrupted – and for many people - their healthy routines right...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Oct 10, 20202 min read


23 Dancers Receive Milestone Awards at DDF Fall Party
When dance studios and gyms closed in March due to the pandemic, DDF Dancers began to take virtual dance fitness classes from home. And...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Sep 27, 20201 min read


Survey says "yes" to both livestream, social dis-dancing dance classes during COVID-19
Dallas Dance Fitness launched livestream and on-demand dance fitness classes in March 2020 when businesses closed to slow the spread of...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Aug 29, 20202 min read


4 Dance Class Tips from DDF Dancers
Dallas Dance Fitness members share their dance class tips, whether you’re taking class for the first time or returning for the 500th.

Dallas Dance Fitness
Aug 5, 20202 min read


Favorite Dance Videos
In this post, DDF members share their dance inspirations past and present.

Dallas Dance Fitness
Jul 30, 20203 min read


Reasons to try Dallas Dance Fitness
Do you need a few reasons to add dance fitness to your workouts? Our schedule gives you lots of opportunities to dance each week!

Dallas Dance Fitness
Jul 23, 20203 min read


More than a cardio dance workout
Every DDF member and instructor has a unique story and reason why they love DDF. Amy and Hope say this is more than a cardio dance workout.

Dallas Dance Fitness
Jul 17, 20203 min read


Expert Corner: Meridan Zerner
For our expert corner this month, I interviewed Cooper Clinic nutritionist Meridan Zerner. With so much information and misinformation in...

Dallas Dance Fitness
Jul 30, 20184 min read


DDF Member Spotlight – Elizabeth Buchanan
I first met Elizabeth at Cooper Fitness Center. I remember shortly after she took one of our classes for the first time I was working...
Alana
Jul 2, 20183 min read


Expert Corner: Joshua Cuellas
I thought it would be useful to interview an expert personal trainer for some of his best health and fitness advice. Joshua Cuellas,...
Alana
Jun 3, 20185 min read


Member Spotlight: Corinne
On October 8, 2015 a new dancer named Corinne walked into the studio and proceeded to kill her first class. Since then she's become a...
Alana
May 5, 20185 min read
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