<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Real World Dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into the rhythm at Real World Dance. From Swing to Salsa, we make dance fun, easy, and exciting for all levels. Let's get moving!]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.realworlddancews.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ A Little Goodbye (and a Happy New Hello)]]></title><description><![CDATA[After many years (and a lot  of spins, steps, and “wait… which foot?!” moments), it’s time for me to step away from Real World Ballroom . Even typing that feels a little surreal. This studio has been so much more than a place to dance. It’s been a space where people walked in unsure and walked out more confident. Where first dances turned into something more. Where friendships formed, laughter was constant, and yes… where we occasionally all turned the wrong direction at the exact same time....]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/a-little-goodbye-and-a-happy-new-hello</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7e20a4b5dfe0bfdafb6e8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:18:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_0adba66bfdb6460888b9e3de908e94f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black History Month at Real World Ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honoring the Roots of Tap, Lindy Hop, and Ballroom At Real World Ballroom, we believe dance is more than steps—it’s connection, rhythm, and shared history. Black History Month is a perfect time to pause and recognize something essential: many of the dances we love today were created and shaped by Black artists and communities. Two of the clearest examples are tap dance  and Lindy Hop —both born from lived experience, musical innovation, and community. Rhythm Lives in the Body Long before...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/black-history-month-at-real-world-ballroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985272b1e5564677003fddc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_78102fa5a60b45b9b156f7641a209b7a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_849,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, New Momentum — My Word for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, I choose a word that guides me — something intentional, something powerful, something that reflects where I’m headed, not just where I’ve been. This year, the word came easily. Momentum. Not the sprinting kind. Not the hustle-till-you-drop kind. The gentle, steady, soul-aligned kind. The kind where you  decide the pace. The kind that grows not from pressure, but from presence. The kind that builds confidence one small win at a time . Because here’s the truth:  Momentum isn't about...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/new-year-new-momentum-my-word-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695970c8bd1cfb4bde799de2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:42:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_026396489e054cffa5d5d4703ffc0e6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gratitude, Dance and Life: A Year To Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on all that I am thankful for. Life, with all its twists and turns, has a way of showing us what truly matters—and for me, that journey has been beautifully intertwined with dance, supportive friends and family, and exciting new ventures. First and foremost, I am incredibly grateful for my health journey . This year has been a testament to resilience, strength, and embracing each day with gratitude. Every step I take—whether on the dance floor...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/gratitude-dance-and-life-a-year-to-remember</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69263d958fab50c3b6a1b15f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_42e0c126e95c41fb884836b97a955e37~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ How Cancer Changes You, and Why You Should Follow Your Heart Anyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know, cancer has a funny way of sneaking in uninvited, flipping your world upside down, and then leaving you to pick up the pieces...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/copy-of-how-cancer-changes-you-and-why-you-should-follow-your-heart-anyway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68acbb75d71e7ca1e4605f4c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:38:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_0c413ca5441f41f3bffbbd6a6844c0a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Learned at My 50th High School Reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you find me? I told myself I would not attend any High School reunions unless it was my 50th and here it was! Walking into your 50th...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/what-i-learned-at-my-50th-high-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68912e007ae5e5096a9c4876</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:21:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_a3e9298b3a034828bb76f72d7a67de99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_723,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unexpected Journey: From Social Dancing to the Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I opened my dance studio, my vision was simple: to create a welcoming, joyful space where people could come together, make new...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/the-unexpected-journey-from-social-dancing-to-the-spotlight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687fae413d56cfe14debe5ed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:11:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_1518bdbb5c7348df88415e274d00ac78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unseen Benefits of Dance: Confidence, Connection, and a Whole New Groove!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people come to dance for one reason. A wedding. A party. A date. A bucket list item. But they stay for reasons they never saw...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/the-unseen-benefits-of-dance-confidence-connection-and-a-whole-new-groove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d30d84464a5ec8d0ddba0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_719040e1ee8f48c2be851913169094eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Dance It Out: Why Moving to Music Is Good for Your Body and Your Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don’t have to be on a ballroom floor, in a studio, or on Dancing with the Stars  to reap the benefits of dance. Whether you're...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/dance-it-out-why-moving-to-music-is-good-for-your-body-and-your-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d68d8d99c65dd82f4aea8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:38:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00e035e49e5e4b5e8b2872b9ce5f04cd.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Real Talk: Why Men Need to Dance ]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Floor at Real World Ballroom: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this: “My wife really wants me to come dance with her,...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/real-talk-why-men-need-to-dance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6851b6400daa1dfa62fca7d6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:46:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eed245_b04f2161f20c4ecda10d4817953eef2a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are YOU Waiting For?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I often run into people who, when they learn I own a dance studio, say something like, “Oh, I’ve always wanted to ballroom dance… or tap...]]></description><link>https://www.realworldballroom.com/post/what-are-you-waiting-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68445b797753b84dfa6bd7a0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:39:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ddc84_0b6e9b6bf76c471eae57f729fdbdee26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryAnn Molloy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The First Dance Isn’t Just a Tradition—It’s a Memory in Motion (and Why It Deserves More Than a Sway)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love  working with wedding couples. 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