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Lets talk sports equipment... For any particular sport, having the right equipment is essential. While it's not impossible to play tennis without a racquet, it will certainly make it more difficult.  When you first begin partner dancing, we recommend you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, but what does that mean?  What is comfortable for one person, might not be for another.  It is very open to interpretation.  Here is a good general rule...The clothing and shoes you wear should not restrict your movement in any way.  Love that off-the-shoulder ruffle blouse, but can't put your arms over your head?  You might [...]

Phanh Maksong Meet Phanh Maksong! Phanh has been dancing with us since September of 2019, and her can-do attitude is a stunning addition to our dance family!  She talks about dancing so much that her friends have nicknamed her “Tiny Dancer.” Dance has become her creative outlet, and she hopes to perform in as many Showcases as possible. Well done, Phanh!  You are certainly an inspiration to us! A few fun facts about Phanh: She has logged 70 hours of dancing at Spotlight since September 2019! She participated in her first Showcase [...]

Noreen Moore Meet Noreen Moore! Noreen has been dancing with Spotlight for 16 years! She’s one of the most beloved students at the studio, and her kindness radiates to everyone around her. Noreen has been on many of our teams, and has performed many solos as well, and every showcase she brings in a crowd of family and friends. Here are some fun facts about Noreen: She started dancing because her daughter Kristi got her to attend a class. She and her husband Roy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together here a [...]

Bob Melendez Meet Bob! Bob has been dancing with Spotlight since our old location in Natomas. He’s a powerful force of positivity in the studio, supporting every Showcase, and cheering “Ayyy!” loudly after every song at the dances. Recently at the Winter Showcase we got to see him perform a Foxtrot to “Eye of the Tiger,” and he still has it!  Photo Credit: Erin Havey. Fun facts about Bob When he was younger, he used to stay on the dance floor until 5am! One of his favorite parts of taking lessons recently was coming [...]