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Dancing With The Stars
Exclusive Interview with
Corky Ballas

Corky Ballas became a household name this September when he was partnered with the talented and funny Cloris Leachman on Dancing With The Stars. However, long before he and his son Mark joined the hit show, he was very well known in the ballroom world, winning several championships with his partner and ex-wife Shirley Ballas. Corky was kind enough to let me interview him about his experiences on the show, what it was like working with… Continue

Fabian SanchezDancing With The Stars Exclusive Interview
Fabian Sanchez

I recently had the chance to talk to mambo champion Fabian Sanchez, who participated in season six of Dancing With The Stars. Although he and his partner Marlee Matlin placed sixth in the competition, they quickly became fan favorites. During our conversation, Fabian told me about how he got involved in the dance world, what it was like teaching a deaf student and what the future holds for him and his career.

HOW DID FABIA… Continue

The World Of Dance Therapy
By Sammi Turano


Dance therapy is used to help people express their inner feelings through movement, rather than words. It also helps people improve motor and social skills using gym balls, mats and yoga as tools. It is believed that people can draw from inner conflicts by moving rather than talking because it helps the therapist reach issues that they may not have been able to by simply asking questions.

While it is often used for children during their development,… Continue

Hello, and welcome to the final six on Dancing With The Stars! Last week, we had to day goodbye to the talented and entertaining Cloris Leachman and her wonderful partner Corky Ballas. Tonight our couples not only do their new dance, but they will also divide into teams of three and participate in a group dance.

Before I begin, I want to remind everyone that Julianne Hough is still recovering from her surgery and will not be participating tonight. Instead, Edyta Sliwinska will be dancing with C… Continue