Portfolio of Work

Magazine and Newspaper Articles

My Pack is Heavy But My Heart is Light

October 27 2010

Originally published in the San Diego Reader, this cover story takes readers on a journey with a woman who ended up in a homeless shelter after a vacation turned into an adventure she wasn't expecting.

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Changing the World

One Dance Step at a Time

Two Navy veterans found one another and pledged to stay together for a lifetime. Thanks to the Fred Astaire Dance Studios, they kept their promise, breaking the barriers for same sex dance couples along the way.

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Ballroom Dance Connections

October 2017 - July 2018

A huge fan of ballroom dance and the health benefits I discovered when I took my first steps on a dance floor, I decided to share the stories of professional dancers who educate and entertain students as well as provide a way for students to heal. Enjoy the journey through Ballroom Dance Connections by clicking "Read More."

Ballroom Dance Connections

Connecting and Healing Through Dance

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History of Dance and Etiquette

Etiquette Through Dance

From the 1500s to the present day, etiquette has evolved as dance took over the world.

It's More Than Dance

Oceanside Dance Academy

"It's a lifestyle."

Raised in a dance studio and dedicated to creating a dance family, Anjelica Wilson took over the family business and expanded it.

10 Dance Champion

Martin Lamb

Introduced into the world of dance at a young age, Martin Lamb grew from a youthful dancer to a champion of the 10 Dance competition.

Inspired by the Big Screen

Jonathan Roberts and the Beach Bash

Inspired by the big screen, this veteran of reality dance television shows shares his love for dance through coaching dancers, choreographing routines, and coordinating a major ballroom dance competition.

The Best Version of Themselves

Toni Redpath and the Beach Bash

Champion dancer Toni Redpath focuses on bringing out the best in her dance students. Partnering with her husband, Michael Mead, and professional dancer Jonathan Roberts, she guides the creative side of the Beach Bash.

A Serendipitous Journey

Michael Mead and the Beach Bash

After pursuing a run-of-the-mill career as an auditor in England, Michael Mead found his true calling as a professional dance. He also found his life partner and a business partner, eventually becoming part of the driving force behind a dance competition in San Diego, California.

Learning From History To Treat PTSD

PTSD and Dance

PSTD has been around for as long as humans have been at war with one another. Societies through the ages found ways to deal with the trauma, often using dance as a way to aid soldiers as they struggled to reconnect to society.

"First We Danced For Them, Then We Danced With Them"

Care To Dance Inc.

Debra Sutton and Buddy Johnston Put Their Belief in the Healing Power of Dance to the Test

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BDC February 2017

Check out this video for my online magazine Ballroom Dance Connections (BDC) for February 2017.

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