Mexico is said to have a romantic culture, so it is no surprise that Mexican weddings are full of rich traditions, and that Mexico itself is popular for destination weddings. Mexican wedding traditions are present in each stage of the wedding, even before the groom asks the bride to marry him. (He should ask for […]
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Here at Bella Ballroom, we teach dance to wedding couples from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds. In Orange County, CA there is a prominent Persian community, so we have the opportunity to work with Persian couples often. Persian brides and grooms will commonly pick a romantic Persian song for their first dance, although
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Not all, but most students who study dance will come to a point in their dance journey where they will want to share what they’ve learned and perform for friends, family, and maybe even the public. Here at Bella Ballroom, we give our dance students the chance to perform biannually in our student showcase. Some
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The money dance is a wedding tradition found in a variety of cultures that is done during the wedding reception. During the wedding money dance, guests pay to briefly dance with the bride and groom. Depending on the culture, money may be attached to the bride and groom’s clothes or money may be thrown over
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Interview with Dance Coach, Tricia Tell us about yourself. I am a married mother with 2 boys. In college, I studied Human Services with an emphasis on mental health. I believe it has been put to good use in the “dance business” What made you start dancing? I used to take my record player out
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Meet Dance Instructor, Ziva! Tell us about yourself. Rainbow unicorns and shimmies… That’s what little Ziva’s are made of! What made you start dancing? MC Hammer. Don’t ask me why or how, but my first dance memory is dancing with my dad in the kitchen to MC Hammer. The typewriter anyone? What style of dance
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Interview with Dancer and Receptionist, Jacqui Tell us about yourself. Well for starters, I was born and raised in Orange County. However, my dad’s side of the family is from Texas. So I do have a little country roots in me. I’ve obtained two associates degrees in Social and Behavioral Science and American History. I’m a
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Interview with Dance Studio Owner, Jennelle Tell us about yourself. Well, I own Bella Ballroom Dance Studio! When I’m not working on the business, you can usually see me dancing (of course,) singing, or acting on stage. I love to perform! I don’t always do it as much as I’d like, but performing is definitely
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Meet Your Dance Instructor, Anna Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Tustin. I got my B.S. in developmental psychology from UC San Diego in 2002 and my J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2005. I currently work half time as an attorney and half time as a dancer (and I’ve never been happier,
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Meet Dance Teacher, Tayler Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Orange County, CA and went to USC. I got my BA in musical theater and have been doing musical theater since I was 10 years old. I’ve been a choreographer since I was 12 and have been choreographing ever since. What made you
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