News: Moving Through Grief &Loss
Moving Through Grief &Loss
When: the 4th Saturday of every month 2024
(July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 28
Time: 2pm to 3:30 pm, with overtime as needed
Covering: the 5 basic stages of grief with discussion, dance performances, Find Your Smile Again dance lesson with attendees, &relaxation techniques
“some props wil be on hand’
(long skirts, dance veils, fedoras, handkerchiefs, and bring items to share to find
joy and release tension and stress)
Pre-registration encouraged but walk ins welcome
For ages 13 and up or contact us
Who we are: Cheryl McDonald is co-owner of Stardust Ballroom with her partner Mark Weisenburger, who is a certified Ballroom dance instructor in American style Rhythm and Smooth, of all levels, for over 30 years. Cheryl is an enthusiastic dance student since 2019 and has recognized the role dance can play in healing. She is Nationally Board Certified as both a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and as a Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Cheryl has created many stress management programs ni hospitals and is currently writing a book about grief. She si the creator of this workshop. (dancealldayfitness.com or on FB as Stardust Ballroom New Port Richey) Grace Badillo, of Dancing with Grace: One of the newest members of our staff! She is the 2018 winner of Best Dance Teachers in Tampa https://www.dancingwithgrace.com/instructors.html, Winner of the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2008 (given by the former US president), Oct 2018 &2019 Outstanding Service to the Community Award given by the Governor of Florida, former 2019 Mrs Tampa Bay, winner of the Viva Tampa Bay Award, Outstanding Philanthropist award, Women in Salsa award, coordinator/promoter of Wholesome Dance Events, Diversity Committee member for the Florida State Fair, emcee of Florida State Fair DanceSport Festival, Chair of the National Dance Day in Tampa, The Salsa Community awards, Dancing with Our Stars, Christmas in July for the Veterans of James A Haley Home Tampa for 9 years, Emcee, Author, Choreographer, Certified Latin Dance Instructor, Talent Judge, and Guardian.