The best ideas are the ones that make you kick yourself for not trying it out sooner.
That sentiment is a perfect description of a coaching lesson with Arthur Murray consultant, Lola Volair. If it's refinement that you want, then this Vancouver based dance wizard is the person you seek. She treats latin and ballroom techniques like a sommelier treats their wine list: with care.
To understand what Lola can do for your dancing, we recommend a coaching lesson with her. To understand what makes her tick, we asked her 24 random questions.
1. Favorite Junk Food?
Popcorn
2. Your Childhood Hero?
The Lone Ranger
3. Perfume Of Choice
Salle De Balmain
4. Favorite Way To Unwind?
Anti-Clockwise
5. First Dance Partner
Wally Johns, later known as "Saint John"
6. Favorite Award You Ever Won?
An Art contest in High School
7. The 3 Things You Bring On Every Consulting Trip?
Exercise ball, Night guard, makeup
8. Favorite Airlines?
British Airways
9. City You Grew Up In?
Vernon, British Columbia
10. Favorite Day Off Activity
Being a tourist in my home city.
11. Something You Can Cook
A hearty stew
12. Coffee Of Choice
Tall non-fat latte with some raw sugar, and a straw
13. A Dance More People Should Try
Paso Doble
14. TV Show You've Binged On
Downtown Abbey
15. A Place In Canada Everyone Should Visit
Quebec City
16. First Thing You Look For When Judging
Posture & Poise
17. Favorite Comedian
Robin Williams
18. What Freaks You Out
Being lost on an American interchange without a GPS
19. Details From Your First Ever Dance Class
Too long ago to remember.
20. Movie Recommendation
The Imitation Game
21. Best Restaurant You've Been To
The Hancock Center for Mother's Day brunch
22. Currently Reading...
"Start With Why" by Simon Sinek
23. Weird Talent
I play the bagpipes.
24. A Bit Of Advice
Always fill in the blanks positively!
Want to learn more about Lola? We recommend this interview: Lola Volair Interview
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