danceScape Podcast: Mark Adler, Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School

🔥 Bride’s Reaction Is EVERYTHING! Family Nails ABBA Wedding Dance Surprise 💃👰✨ 💍 Watch the ultimate wedding surprise that has the internet dancing! 💫 What happens when your new family secretly plans a choreographed ABBA dance – and absolutely slays it on your wedding day? 👰✨ Meet Taylor – an ABBA superfan bride who had no idea what was coming. But when her in-laws – Parents Kathy & Brian, and dynamic duo Krystin & Michael – hit the dance floor… Mamma Mia, magic happened! 🎶 From top-secret rehearsals to disco ball energy, this wedding moment was pure JOY. This is the third custom dance we’ve created for this amazing family at danceScape™, and each one becomes more epic. 💖 📽️ Press play to witness the surprise, the sparkle, and the priceless reaction that made the whole room erupt! 👇 Let us know your favourite moment in the comments! --- 💃 Think your family could pull this off? Start your own dance tradition with us at danceScape. #ABBAWeddingSurprise #BrideWasShook #DiscoDreamsComeTrue #WeddingDanceGoals #MammaMiaMagic #FamilyDanceTradition #ABBAFanGoals #TaylorAndRyan #danceScapeLegacy #SurpriseAndDelight #DanceFloorMagic #FromRehearsalToReception #EmbraceTheAdventure

👨‍👧💃 "Nothing short of a Funky miracle." 💫 At danceScape, we don’t just teach steps — we create unforgettable Dad & Daughter Wedding Dance moments. Wife/Mom Dawn writes: “He had no background in dancing, none in his culture… and yet you turned him into a confident, joyful dance partner. Your patient, expert teaching made this possible.” ✨ Her husband grew up in a traditional Mennonite family — so this was completely outside his comfort zone. But he did it. For his daughter. With courage, heart, and a whole lot of love. 💛 From initial nervous hugs to final twirls full of joy, we’re honoured to help Dads shine beside their little girls — now brides. 💖 Because every Daughter deserves a Father-Daughter moment she’ll treasure forever. Congratulations John & Miriam — you ROCKED it! 🎉👏 🎥 Thanks Dawn for video highlights of this heartwarming transformation. #FatherDaughterDance #danceScapeMagic #WeddingDanceTransformation #FromTwoLeftFeetToDancingSweet #danceScape #BurlingtonWeddings #DanceWithDad #FirstDanceFeels #YouRockedIt #MennoniteDadMoment #CourageToDance

👨‍👧💃 "Nothing short of a Funky miracle." 💫 At danceScape, we don’t just teach steps — we create unforgettable Dad & Daughter Wedding Dance moments. Wife/Mom Dawn writes: “He had no background in dancing, none in his culture… and yet you turned him into a confident, joyful dance partner. Your patient, expert teaching made this possible.” ✨ Her husband grew up in a traditional Mennonite family — so this was completely outside his comfort zone. But he did it. For his daughter. With courage, heart, and a whole lot of love. 💛 From initial nervous hugs to final twirls full of joy, we’re honoured to help Dads shine beside their little girls — now brides. 💖 Because every Daughter deserves a Father-Daughter moment she’ll treasure forever. Congratulations John & Miriam — you ROCKED it! 🎉👏 🎥 Stay tuned for video highlights of this heartwarming transformation — you won't want to miss it! #FatherDaughterDance #danceScapeMagic #WeddingDanceTransformation #FromTwoLeftFeetToDancingSweet #danceScape #BurlingtonWeddings #DanceWithDad #FirstDanceFeels #YouRockedIt #MennoniteDadMoment #CourageToDance

🕺👴💃 Dads, Grandpas & a Whole Lotta ABBA 💖🎉 What happens when Dad teams up with his daughter… and Grandpa grooves with his granddaughter… all for a top-secret mission? 💥 You get a Father’s Day dance surprise for the ages! 💥 To celebrate the wedding of their beloved Ryan & welcome Taylor (the ultimate ABBA fangirl 👰‍♀️) into the family, this crew brought the sparkle, sass, and serious Saturday Night Fever vibes! 🪩✨ 🎶 “Mamma Mia, here we go again…” 🎶 This is wedding dance #3 with this legendary danceScape dance family — and we’re loving every step of their story. Baby Ainsley even danced along from the womb during virtual qigong with mom and grandparents! Talk about a multi-generational MOVEMENT. 👶🧘‍♀️💃 🔥 Dads + Granddads + ABBA = ICONIC 🔥 Happy Father’s Day to the real MVPs of the dance floor! 🎥 Hit that ❤️ if you're ready to see the surprise in full! #FathersDayFun #DancingDads #GroovyGrandpas #WeddingDanceGoals #ABBAForever #FamilyThatDancesTogether #TaylorAndRyan #danceScapeLove #DiscoFamily #LegacyMoves

🌟Access Storage + Celeste Blackmore: Connecting Communities One Locker at a Time🌟 Meet Celeste Blackmore, the driving force behind Access Storage’s deep commitment to community, connection, and compassion. As National Director of Corporate Partnerships in Media, she’s not just building sponsorships — she’s building legacies. 💬❤️ From supporting local music at the Sound of Music Festival, to empowering young athletes with 100,000+ backpacks across Canada 🎒, Celeste believes in lifting others up — one partnership, one person, one powerful story at a time. Her message? 💡 “Don’t be overwhelmed by life’s transitions — preserve the memories, pass on the stories.” 💡 Whether it’s helping a granddaughter wear her grandmother’s hockey jersey 🏒, mentoring the next generation of women leaders 💼, or sending flowers to frontline heroes 🌸 — Celeste reminds us that true leadership is felt, not just seen. This is more than storage. This is about preserving what matters most — people, memories, and dreams. #InspiringLeadership #CelesteBlackmore #AccessStorageStage #SoundOfMusicFestival #SupportLocal #EveryStoryMatters #WomenWhoLead #BuildingCommunity #LegacyInMotion #danceScapeCollaborates danceScape™ adventures in #dance + #fitness

🎶✨ Mamma Mia… here they go again! ✨🎶 What do you get when you mix one beautiful wedding, one ABBA superfan bride (hi Taylor! 👰‍♀️💖), and a family that LOVES to dance? A top-secret Wedding Dance Surprise that’s pure joy and disco magic! 🕺🌟 Parents Kathy & Brian, and sister/brother-in-law dream team Krystin & Michael, teamed up to surprise Ryan and welcome Taylor into the family – ABBA-style! And guess what? This is their third custom wedding dance with us at danceScape. That’s right, we’re basically the unofficial choreographers of their family legacy. 😄💃 Bonus cuteness: Baby Ainsley #NextGen was still in Krystin’s tummy when she joined us for virtual danceFLOW qigong/taichi with the grandparents during COVID. Now THAT’S family bonding through movement! 🍼🧘‍♀️ 🎥 Stay tuned to see if they nailed the moves and gave Taylor the surprise of a lifetime! #SecretWeddingDance #ABBAFansUnite #MammaMiaSurprise #WeddingGoals #DanceFamily #TaylorAndRyan #danceScapeVibes #DiscoDreams #EmbraceTheAdventure #DancingQueensAndKings

🌸 From First Steps to Forever Friends 🌸 We were so touched to receive a beautiful bouquet from our Semi-Private students — Gail, Michael, Sheila, Stephen, Gillian, and Dave. A gesture that speaks volumes about the journey we’ve shared. 💐 Michael and Stephen began dancing with their spouses, Gail and Sheila, in our Absolute Beginners group class. There, they met Dave and Gillian — and what started as learning steps soon turned into laughter, friendship, and a deep sense of connection. Now, through Ballroom and Latin Semi-Private lessons, we’ve seen them grow not only in dance but in confidence and camaraderie. The way they support one another is truly inspiring. This is the heart of danceScape — where the steps are just the beginning, and the real magic happens in the connections we build. And yes, we can’t wait for our next get-together… around the barbecue! 🕺🍔💃 #danceScapeCommunity #FriendshipInMotion #BeyondTheSteps #GratitudeAndGrowth #JoyOfDance #BallroomBond #StepsToConnection

🌸 The Gift of Dance, the Bloom of Friendship 🌸 We received the most beautiful surprise — a heartfelt bouquet from Semi-Private students: Gail, Michael, Sheila, Stephen, Gillian and Dave. A n unexpected gesture filled with deep meaning. 💐 Michael and Stephen stepped onto our dance floor with their spouses, Gail and Sheila. In that shared space of rhythm and learning, they met Dave and Gillian. What began as an Absolute Beginners group class evolved into a wonderful friendship — and now, a joyful journey through Ballroom and Latin Semi-Private lessons. We’ve watched them grow in confidence, connection, and joy. But perhaps the greatest transformation isn’t just in their dancing — it’s in the way they support, inspire, and celebrate each other. This is the magic of the danceScape community: strangers become friends, steps become stories, and movement becomes meaning. As we look forward to our next gathering — a backyard barbecue — we are reminded that life’s most beautiful moments often begin with a single step. 🕊️ #GratitudeInMotion #danceScapeCommunity #FriendshipThroughDance #DanceAsLife #ConnectionThroughMovement #Appreciation #TheJoyOfLearning #FromStepsToStories

From Open House to Open Hearts 💃❤️ At danceScape, we don’t just teach dance — we build community, connection, and a sense of belonging that feels like family. Earlier this year, Patricia joined us after attending one of our Open House events. Originally from Mexico, she brought with her a beautiful spirit, a warm smile, and a love of dance that lit up our studio. A few weeks ago, she surprised us with a visit from her mamá, who had come all the way from Mexico — and who instantly felt the embrace of our danceScape family. And now, a new chapter begins — in just a few weeks, Patricia’s entire family will be starting their new life here in Canada. And guess what? Her mom wants to keep dancing with us too. 💕 We are so honoured to welcome them not just into our classes, but into our hearts. This is what makes danceScape so special — when students become family, and when dance becomes a shared journey across generations and cultures. 🌍💃 Bienvenidos a casa, Patricia & familia. We’re so excited to continue dancing through life with you. #danceScapeFamily #WelcomeHome #CommunityThroughDance #DancingHearts #NewBeginnings #FromMexicoWithLove #BurlingtonDance #CanadaJourney #GenerationsThatDance