PBT - Progressing Ballet Technique Last Sunday (8th October) I was continuing my development as a teacher and educator by taking part in a training course.

With the troubles in the world around us, we must find a way out, find a safe place. The place chosen for many is within their own dance space. This might be in a studio, their bedroom or living room. People always tell me they can't dance, they have two left feet but I believe we were all born with some kind of rhythm. Everyones rhythm is different just like our fingerprints. Its what makes us unique! Dance has been my passion for a long time now but nothing brings me more joy than seeing someone find their own rhythm and earn to love it and feel safe in it. We are so spoiled with music today that we can choose which rhythm we dance to. Dance is for...

2017...

What will it bring, who will we meet, what adventures will we go on and with who? As we start the year a new, why don't we start dreaming big and setting goals for the year to come! Can this year be the change in our lives, health or job situation? I have decided to start the year by writing down my goals and stepping out to make them happen. Why not join me in making some changes and going for some goals.

Goal Setting...

1. Be Realistic 

2. Dream Big ( I know this contradicts number 1 but oh well) 

3. Set a goal for every area for your life. (work, relationships, health and finances)

4. Write it down (Helps to visualise it and monitor it)

5. Pop it...

Now that the temperature has dipped and we're wearing more layers we have decided to give you our run down of our favourite Christmas movies. Our favourite movies to snuggle up on the couch with a hot chocolate, blankets, friends and family. We have a recipe for a great cosy night in when it's freezing outside. 

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'Elf' with Will Farrell is a great movie for all the family. We follow Buddy the elf as he explores a new land with loads of silly events along the way.  Grab some popcorn, turn on the heating and relax with this feel good holiday classic! 

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You can't have Christmas without watching 'Home Alone'. This classic is great for the family...

So our first Festive Friday is here! 

Today we are going to share a really fun D.I.Y. gift for you to make and give to someone in your life this Christmas. It's simple, quick and lots of fun! We are going to make an unbaked cake, you might ask what is this? It is a cake in a jar with a few added extras needed to finish the cake at home. This can all be made for under £5 and is a great treat for all the family. Check below for everything you need. 

What You Need...

1 Glass Jar

4 oz of Flour 

4 oz of Sugar

2 oz of Chocolate Powder 

For Decoration...

Festive string/ Ribbon 

Small bells

Piece of Card

What To Do...

1. Firstly take your glass jar (ours is from Ikea),ma...

As the nights grow darker and the days grow colder, CarpeDiemDance is going to take you on a journey to the 25th of December. Were going to blog weekly with festive hints and tips on our Festive Fridays. We will be posting things for all the family to enjoy, take part in and explore with a 5 week countdown to Christmas. 

Already the shops have decked there walls with red and green, the coffee shops have released our favourite Christmas drinks and the windscreen of our cars are frozen. However when do you start getting prepared for Christmas? Are you someone who has wrapped your presents and sent your cards by December 1st or are you running around the...

Hello World, 

This is our very first blog post but be ready for lots more to come. Let me first start by introducing myself. My name is Zoe and I am the Artistic Director of CarpeDiemDance a community dance company based in Central Scotland. 

This blog will be a way of me sharing ideas, hints and tips on many different areas. Feel free to get in touch and ask questions or give us ideas for other blog posts we could do! 

Stay tuned for more! 

Zoe