Life as a Dance

Grace in Motion: A Ballroom Journey with Urs Geisenhainer

Join hosts Wendy and Taras as they step into the enchanting world of ballroom dancing with the legendary Urs Geisenhainer. In this captivating podcast, Urs opens the doors to his life both on and off the dance floor, offering listeners a glimpse into the passion, discipline, and artistry that define his remarkable career. As one of the world's leading ballroom dancers, Urs Geisenhainer's name is synonymous with elegance and grace. With countless awards and accolades under his belt, Urs has wa...

Arthur Murray Virginia Beach Pros Share Festive Stories and Forever Dance Moments

🎄✨ Dive into the holiday spirit with our special "Life as a Dance" episode featuring the talented pros from Arthur Murray Virginia Beach! 🕺💃 Discover their favorite Christmas memories and find out when they fell head over heels for dancing. 🎁 Get cozy and join us for heartwarming stories of festive traditions and laughter-filled celebrations. Ever wondered when our pros knew dancing would be a lifelong love? We spill the beans on those magical moments that sealed the deal. 🌟 It's a joyful mix...

Embracing the Christmas Holiday

In our latest episode of "Life as a Dance," we immerse ourselves in the enchanting spirit of the Christmas holiday. This episode is a heartwarming journey into what the festive season truly brings to our lives - a time of joy, reflection, and connection. As we unravel the threads of Christmas traditions and memories, we explore how this holiday serves as a beautiful backdrop to life's dance. We delve deep into the essence of gift-giving, highlighting that one of the most precious gifts one ca...

Post-Op Joint Replacement Update, Emergency Brain Surgery, ARMRA Colostrum™ Performance Revival and more

🎙️ Hey there, dance enthusiasts! Join us in this week's episode of "Life as a Dance" as we discuss the latest news about Derek Hough's wife, who recently underwent emergency brain surgery. We'll also dive into the game-changing ARMRA Colostrum™ Performance Revival and Taras bouncing back just four weeks after a joint replacement surgery. Discover the emotional journey Derek Hough and his wife are going through, and the incredible strength they've shown during this tough time. We'll also intro...

The Magic of Practice Parties & Themed Dress-ups

Welcome to another episode of "Life as a Dance," the podcast that explores the rhythm and joys of dancing as a metaphor for life. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of practice parties and themed dress-ups. Join us as we discuss the multitude of reasons why practice parties are more than just a dance rehearsal. We'll explore how these gatherings serve as a vital social outlet, offering a safe space for dancers of all levels to refine their skills, build confidence, and form meani...

Local Stars Shine and the changes in DWTS Season 32

Welcome to "Life as a Dance," where Wendy and Taras Denysenko take you on a whirlwind tour through the world of dance! In this episode, they'll first cover some of the sensational stars gracing the stage in Dancing with the Hampton Roads Celebrity Stars. From backstage antics to on-stage, get the inside scoop on the charismatic celebrities taking their hometown by storm. But that's not all—the excitement continues as Wendy and Taras turn their attention to the glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping...

Rhythm & Recovery: The Health Beat of Dancing and Hip Surgery Insights

In this episode of 'Life as a Dance,' we lace up our dancing shoes to explore the myriad benefits that dance brings to our lives. We'll be grooving through how dance not only uplifts our spirits but also contributes to our physical health, acting as a heartbeat that keeps our bodies and minds in harmony. But the rhythm doesn't stop there. We pivot to a more serious tone as we discuss the journey of hip replacement surgery – a topic that touches many of our listeners. We wrap up with a ‘more’ ...

We Have a New Workout

We have a new workout and it's really great. The gym is called Rockbox and it's kickboxing and circuit training. In this post workout imromtu episode we discuss the benefits of this workout. 

Patty Contenta - Part 2

Wendy Denysenko continues her conversation with Patty Contenta 

Meet Patty Contenta - Dancer, Author, Entrepeneur Part 1

This episode is Part 1, where Wendy sits with Patty and talks one on one about everything from dance to her book Sensuality Secrets.

From Practice to Performance - Dancing With the Stars

In this episode Wendy takes you on from lessons to performance with her celebrity star Cameron Jordan. This behind the scenes episode is best watched on YouTube but but to listen to as well. 

Glass Slipper Gala meets the Hip Doctors

In this episode we talk with Lania Berger and her husband Mike about the Glass Slipper Gala, an annual event of epic proportions. But this years GSG (as Lania put it) wasn't your Fairy Godmothers kind of weekend. 

How Lightsabers, Flamingos and Traveling can help you be a better

In this episode we may surprise you with the full scope of what the Arthur Murray Dance Studios curriculum has to offer. Activities such as a groups, parties, Medal Ball Graduations, and Competitions to just name a few. Not only are these events tons of fun but also instrumental in helping you become the dancer you aspire to be.

A Students Story - Tom Leavitt

Every student has a unique and inspiring story to tell. In this series of videos we get a chance to share with our viewers and listeners those tales and how they relate to their dancing.  In this episode we talk with Tom Leavitt about his journey of weight loss, weight training and dance training took him to the competition stage and floor. Also how it all started with just 15 minutes a day. 

Top 3 Must See DANCE Movies

Here's our (initial) Top 3 Must See (Ballroom inspired) Dance Movies. You just can't go wrong with these classics.

3 Music Tools for Dancers Today

In this episode we cover where you can find music to dance to. Some may be obvious but then again maybe not. 

3 Reasons Why Competitions are SO FUN

So we finally got to go to n in-person competition again... and it was AWESOME. So in this episode we talk about three things that made it super fun. 

2 Things to Help your Dancing

In this episode we cover two things that we do currently that help us as dancers. One is Kinrgy and the other is Pilates. We cover a little on how and why. 

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