If we’re being honest with ourselves, this particular month, we’re probably not going to get to our workouts as much as we’d like. We’ll also likely have a hard time sticking to our ideal eating plan. And our sleep schedule? Yeah, we can probably forget about that too.

But that sacrifice of self is what the holidays are all about: thinking outside of ourselves and being present with friends and family. Then we jump back in, full energy, on January 1st to reprioritize, and set personal goals for the New Year. There is a certain beauty in putting yourself aside this month, and giving your time freely and openly to others.

As we enter a new month, I am reflecting on all the wonderful things in my life and different ways in which I am expressing my gratitude this month. As it is a month of giving (keep reading to get a sneak peak into the amazing deals DanceBody is essentially giving away on Black Friday/Cyber Monday), I am excited to share how I try my best to stay positive and emit a good energy in our last few months of 2021.

When I started DanceBody I knew two things right away: 1. It wasn’t going to be easy and 2. I sure as hell didn’t want to do it alone! So, I made it my mission to surround myself with talented people who would be able to create with me.

My promise to churning out eight to 10 new dances every three months is a long term commitment to my clients that are ready to consume fresh content. And in order to make good on that promise, that means one thing: creativity.

Through the flurry of pink waves, we are reminded that October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, a month-long period that recognizes the 1 in 8 women who will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. But that “awareness” becomes personal when it happens to you, or someone you know and love. With the majority of DanceBody clients being female, so many of us have in some way experienced the effects of breast cancer, like my good friend Rebecca.

Break out the blood berry nail polish and cashmere skull sweater - IT’S OCTOBER. Easily, my favorite month of the year - and not just because it’s my birthday month (Scorpios unite!) but because it’s a true month of transformation. There is a glossy bold black line between September 30th and October 1st: the air feels different - clear and crisp - and the murky expansion the heat brought of months past disappears into a swift spooky vapor.

Looking for a DanceBody… without all the dance? Look no further than our full body torching Sculpt class. Prepare to feel muscles you didn’t even know existed as you execute unique moves only dancers can deliver. Dance conditioning requires high repetitions and low resistance, and our Sculpt class replicates this process. With movements set to the beat, you’ll feel like you’re dancing through the burn.

Read on to learn exactly what you can expect from a DanceBody Sculpt class.

Let’s say it like it is: personal immunity is KEY to good health. And now, more than ever, is a time to check in with our own best practices to stay well as we head into Fall.

As a wellness professional, I am acutely aware of what I put into my body. This sense of agency and awareness keeps me on the right side of health. When COVID hit, I deemed myself essential to my business and continued to work, like I never had before, throughout the pandemic. During that time, I had to initiate a deep trust in my personal best practices in order to Keep Moving.

You can always feel the shift of seasons in your bones, like a primal mammalian sense we retained from our ancestors. Letting go of the seemingly endless summer days to roll into shorter daylight hours is always bittersweet - but necessary.

I always seem to experience “end of summer burnout” in those last fleeting weeks of pounding sun in the northeast, but try to capture some of that light to bring into the Fall with me.

I’ve been working with celebrity Molly Sims during our DanceBody Hamptons season for over three years now, and one of the things I admire most is her ability to prioritize time for movement. Whether it is 6am after a late night or all three kids are in the studio with us, she gets it done. This summer, we sat down and talked about how DanceBody continues to make her feel her best.

Curious where to start at DanceBody? Jumping into our Signature class will give you the ultimate DanceBody experience. Be ready for a slight learning curve when you first see our set dance choreography. You will have plenty of time to learn the steps since our dances in Signature stay the same for three months. Every journey has a beginning, and this is a great class to start your dance fitness adventure.