Teacher of the Month : Lauren Woods
Dance specialty : Argentine tango Years teaching at Atomic : 2 Fast fact : Classically trained opera singer […]
Top Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss A Chance to Dance at Atomic
With so many places to go dancing, people are always comparing notes and on the prowl for the next best spot to dance. In addition to [...]
The Dance of Politics
As citizens Across America gathered at the polls today to cast their votes for midterm elections, we reflect on the ways in which politics and [...]
Dancing for Senior Fitness Day
Since one of the secrets to aging gracefully is staying active, it is fitting that seniors and those who wish to live long enough to [...]
Cuban American Dance Festival
Held in downtown Los Angeles at the plaza de Cultura y Artes (Place of Art and Culture) on Sunday, May 20, 2018, the Cuban American Festival sponsored by [...]
May Day Dance
Did you know that May Day is more than just a day of commemoration for laborers? It also has historic significance as a harvest and fertility festival, [...]
Cinco de Mayo: A World of Dance
Cinco de Mayo is one of those holidays that many people eagerly celebrate without understanding what it's about or why they're celebrating! As we re-visit [...]
Private Lessons : A social dancer’s secret weapon
I'm always learning to dance. I figure I'll never really master dancing to the level I'd like, but that's okay because I'm a "social dancer." What I've always wanted to do is get to the point where I feel comfortable dancing with partners of all different levels on the social floor; I don't want to compete.
Bay Area Dance Week
Now in its 20th year, Bay Area Dance Week (BADW) has collaborated with a bevy of sponsors and organizations of all types that bring the community together [...]
The Pulse of Polynesia
Hula, a dance steeped in rich history and cultural tradition, that to many encapsulates an entire chain of South Pacific islands. Hula dance has become one [...]
Words of Movement and Inspiration
Have you ever wondered what inspires great artists to create a masterpiece? What is it that drives a musician to compose a hit song? A [...]
Re-defining Gender Roles With Baladi Dance
What the West thinks of as belly dancing is actually known as ‘baladi’ dance (meaning folk dance) in North Africa and the Middle East. [...]
Become an Emote With Your Best Dance Moves
Whether you’re a gamer, dancer or a perhaps some combination of both, the recent announcement by Epic Games will have you dancing for joy. Epic [...]
Isadora Duncan Dance Awards
While the curtain has already closed for this years awards season in Hollywood, it is still underway for other areas of art and entertainment. The 32nd Annual [...]
Michaela DePrince: From War-torn Orphanage to Ballerina Superstar
What do you get when you combine a prima ballerina with the Material Girl? You get two dancing divas and an inspirational bio-pic set to uplift [...]
Flamenco Fever Spreads Across the Globe
Flamenco, a colorful, passionate dance with roots in Spain and gypsy culture, makes its way to the West Coast for The Los Angeles Flamenco Festival [...]