Moving your body is wonderful for your entire well-being! Research shows that it can lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and increase endorphins (the feel-good hormone). Exercise is also an effective way to regulate an overstimulated mind. But is there a specific time of day that is best for movement? We spoke with Lauren Wycuff, LPC, LMHC, ACS, to get her expert insights on the best time to work out and how workout timing can impact your health.

Making friends as an adult can feel a bit like learning a tricky new dance move—you know it’s possible, but sometimes, you’re not quite sure where to start. Even in spaces where we share common interests—like a dance class—it can still feel like everyone else already has a partner, leaving you unsure of how to step in. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing for a stronger connection with your fellow dancers or wondering how to turn casual class acquaintances into real friendships, you’re in the right place. Let’s take a look into the art of making friends through dance.

Dance is a great way for adults to stay active, relieve stress, and rediscover the joy of movement. If you're interested in dancing, don't let uncertainty about where to start hold you back. Whether you're looking for dance classes right in your town, relocating to a new city, or traveling, this list will help you find a studio near you. From adult ballet classes to hip-hop dance classes, we’ve included a variety of styles to fit your needs.

When people think of dance, they often picture young children in ballet slippers and pink tutus. But the truth is, dance is for everyone—at any age. There’s no age limit to experiencing the joy and freedom that movement brings. In fact, beginner dance classes for adults offer a fun and engaging way to stay active, relieve stress, and build confidence. Whether you’ve dreamed of dancing your whole life or recently discovered an interest, stepping into a dance class can be a transformative and uplifting experience.

We are so often asked what heels we recommend for dancing in heels classes, so we have put together a list of suggestions for you!

Starting or returning to dance as an adult can be hard and scary! Your mind might be telling you all the reasons you shouldn’t jump back into dance just yet.  But we are here to tell you that it’s okay to start now, just as you are.  We hope this post will help you push past your own self-imposed, imaginary barriers so you can get to doing what you want to do: DANCE!

As we all know, fear is an emotion that can serve a life-saving purpose in certain, but rare, situations.

However, in many cases, it is just a feeling. Yes, it is an uncomfortable feeling which we humans like to avoid because we tend to believe discomfort is bad.

But today I want to encourage you to trek ahead to something good, despite your fear.

Why? You are probably afraid because you are actually very excited and care greatly about the object of your fear.  If you succumb to those scary feelings, you could be missing out on a life-changing experience, or at the very least, an opportunity that is fun and rewarding.

As adult dancers we may feel like we have reached our peak and there is no more improvement to be had. Not true, my friends! We still have the capacity for growth and improvement regardless of age or where we are on our dance journeys.

If you feel like you haven’t seen improvement in your dancing recently and you would like to, or you have a specific goal (ie, make a certain dance team), but you know you need to become a ‘better’ dancer to achieve that goal, read on. These tips are not new or ground-breaking. They are not a magic formula (improvement is very personal). But these simple reminders may be just the nudge you need to become the dancer you want to be (however, let it be known that I already think you are fabulous💜).

We love being a dance home for adult dancers! However , we know that our classes may not fit exactly what every adult dancer is looking for in terms of schedule, location, style, etc. So, we have put together a list of other programs and studios in New Jersey & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that offer adult dance classes.

Getting back into dance as an adult can be HARD! I know because 6 years ago I was a “retired” dancer looking to get back in the game. At the ripe old age of 30, I was a new mom who hadn’t danced in several years. I was completely consumed with being a mother and keeping my new tiny human alive that I had forgotten to do what made me feel alive.

There are SO many reasons to dance: health benefits, endorphins, mindbody connection, and more. But we each dance because we are looking for that one feeling that nothing else can give us. That feeling is hard to put into words, but you did.

I have heard the saying “comparison is the thief of joy” and have always thought of it in terms of comparing ourselves to other people. However, I think many of us actually compare ourselves to a former version of ourselves when it comes to dance. 

Maybe we are not as flexible or agile today as we were last year or 10 years ago.  Our leg may not kick as high. We might struggle to remember choreography or to get up off of the floor as quickly as we used to.

Obviously we may (temporarily) lose some of our flexibility, strength and technique if we don’t use it frequently, but we don’t have to beat ourselves up over it and we don’t have to just accept it.  Here are 3 ways we can tackle this unproductive self-comparison.

Three years ago I experienced a mental game-changer. I participated in a 2-day intensive with choreographer, Galen Hooks.  As excited as I was, I was also very intimidated.  There were only 15 dancers in the program, so there was no hiding.  I was about to be exposed to not only one of my favorite choreographers, but also to a room full of talented dancers, many of whom were working professionals, and all of whom were a thousand times more artistic than me.

It’s that time when we ring in the near year with fresh starts and resolutions!  2020 clearly panned out differently than we could have expected, but the year’s unexpected twists and turns delivered countless opportunities for reflection and growth in the face of constant uncertainty. 

 If you didn’t read our first blog post about 10 Tips to Retain Choreography, check it out!  Our amazing instructors had so much insight and wisdom, that we have 9 more tips to share with you. If you struggle with learning choreography quickly during class or an audition, read on!

If you struggle with learning choreography quickly and remembering it, you are not alone!  This is one of my personal challenges in dance, and I have heard many other dancers express the same difficulty.

Some of our fabulous Powerhouse instructors have graciously shared their gems of wisdom on this topic.  Below are our 10 Tips for Learning and Retaining Choreography (we will be sharing a second part in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned).

The night I met my husband Matt, I almost scared him away over a conversation about dance. It was 2009 in Manhattan. We were at a bar, Butterfield 8, where we met through a mutual friend. After showing off his best Lady Gaga Poker Face moves, Matt said, “So I hear you’re a dancer.” I snapped back at him, guns-a-blazin’, “I used to be a dancer. I’m not anymore.” I got so defensive and I had no idea why.