by Joan Oberndorf | Sep 21, 2017 | Community, How To, News, Uncategorized
Finding the studio that fits you best is like finding the perfect pair of dance shoes-it can take a little time and patience, but once you’re successful it feels great! Us Chicagoans have the advantage of being in a large metro area, with lots of choices, but...
by Brenna Glaeser | Mar 23, 2016 | News, Uncategorized
Photograph by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them. — Vicki Baum
by Claire Bauman | Jan 24, 2014 | Events, News, People, Uncategorized, Wellness
A week ago, I took my first ballet class in roughly seven months. That’s the longest break I’ve taken from ballet with the exception of my Achilles injury and that time I don’t remember when I stopped ballet for a year when I was six. But otherwise,...
by Claire Bauman | Jan 17, 2014 | Argentine Tango, Events, News, Uncategorized
Next month, CDS will be on the road with our ballroom,salsa, and tango shoes. Please call for a fitting appointment in February, or come visit us at the following events! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with CDS at the Chicago Salsa Congress from February 13-16 at the...
by Joan Oberndorf | Feb 3, 2013 | How To, News, Uncategorized
Spotting is an essential skill for every turn you take. Good for you but not very palatable, frustrating, occasionally nausea inducing, many dancers approach turns with sighs and trepidation. Turns for most of us are the spinach on the menu of class exercises (and...
