Show notes
In this week’s episode – the first installment of the recurring feature, Finding Ballroom After After Fifty - The Dancing Housewife chats with 61-year-old international dog trainer and International style pro-am dancer, Gina Pink from Hampshire, England, who discovered ballroom dancing just three years ago. Despite having no prior dance experience, Gina's journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. She shares parallels between training dogs and learning to dance, the emotional and physical benefits of dancing, and how it helped her embrace self-worth. From funny anecdotes to heartfelt moments, Gina's story is inspiring and uplifting. Want to learn more about Dog Dancing? Check out Gina Pink’s book, Let's Dance...Starters to Stardom: A Comprehensive Guide to Dog Dancing Available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback: https://amzn.to/45ILrsTTime Stamps00:00 Welcome to the Dancing Housewife Podcast00:15 Meet Gina Pink: From Dog Trainer to Ballroom Dancer01:07 Gina's Background and Dog Dancing Career02:51 The Connection Between Dog Training and Ballroom Dancing03:25 Gina's Dance Journey: From Beginner to Competitor05:24 First Competitions and Surprising Success07:14 Preparing for Competitions: Dresses, Tans, and More10:45 The Emotional Impact of Dance18:33 Funny and Memorable Dance Moments22:45 The Biggest Lessons from Dance23:29 Shoutouts and Closing RemarksIf you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, ApplePodcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and join The Dancing Housewife Fan Club on Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content. Amazon Associate Disclaimer:As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. That means when you shop using the links I share, you’re not only getting the products I personally recommend—you’re also helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you.Thank you for being part of the community and keeping this work going!