In this week's episode, The Dancing Housewife sit sdown with Denise Holmes, who began ballroom dancing in January of 2024—at age 69.Denise shares her life story, from growing up in Bay City, Texas to stepping onto the competitive ballroom floor later in life. Along the way, she opens up about living with stage four cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a rare and currently incurable, untreatable and progressive neurological disorder and how ballroom dancing has played a significant role in helping her remain active, engaged, and grounded through ongoing health challenges.We talk about navigating more than 15 brain bleeds, managing persistent dizziness, and the unexpected ways dance has supported both her physical , cognitive and emotional well-being. Denise’s story is not about denying difficulty—it’s about choosing movement, connection, and purpose in the midst of it.As Denise puts it: “I believe that if not for ballroom dancing, my life would be a lot different.”This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about resilience, late-in-life beginnings, and the unique power of ballroom dance to shape how we move through hard seasons.Subscribe, share, and follow along so you never miss an episode. Happy dancing.Recovery and rehab support for dancers provided by ToneMeUp Pro:https://www.tonemeup-pro.com/en/

Ever walked out of a dance lesson feeling confident, only to forget the choreography later? Join The Dancing Housewife as she debunks myths about adult learning and provides a structured approach to mastering ballroom dancing through her 'Learning Machine' framework. Discover how adults can excel at learning choreography by focusing on input, processing, quality practice, and consolidation. Plus, get details about joining her virtual Group Mental Performance Training session to dive deeper. Tune in for practical tips and strategies to transform your dance journey! Ready to turn the Learning Machine Framework into action? Grab a spot in this week’s virtual group mental performance training for ballroom dancers.

When: Wednesday, January 7 @ 8pm eastern time

Visit https://antoinettedatoc.com/ballroom-dance-group-training/ for more information and to grab your spot!

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Choreography

00:31 Welcome to the Dancing Housewife Podcast

01:26 The Myth of Age and Learning

02:22 The Learning Machine Framework

02:32 Input: Decoding Choreography

03:04 Process: Naming and Organizing Steps

03:51 Output: Quality Over Quantity

04:56 Consolidation: Building Muscle Memory

05:19 Embracing Your Advantage as an Older Dancer

05:39 Homework and Final Thoughts

06:22 Invitation to the Learning Machine Session

07:40 Conclusion and Call to Action

Train Your Mindset: Learned Optimism in Ballroom Dancing

Explore the concept of learned optimism and its impact on ballroom dancers with The Dancing Housewife. Discover how dancers can train their minds to handle setbacks with resilience and confidence. Learn practical steps to separate events from identity, stay specific, control controllables, change inner language, and build evidence for growth. Transform your outlook and emotional strength on the dance floor. Don't miss this insightful episode and remember, optimism isn't just a trait—it's a skill you can practice.

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Registration is open for January Group Mental Performance Training for Ballroom Dancers!

January 4 & 7: Become a Learning Machine

Learn mental strategies to memorize choreography faster and reinforce muscle memory.

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https://antoinettedatoc.com/ballroom-dance-group-training/