Fall is a special time for us (Jeff and Saumirah, co-founders of Dance Daze Dance Boards) because it reminds us of when we officially began this business back in 2020! Though we began developing our first dance boards in the summer of 2020, our circular dance boards were first available for sale in September/October of that year. Because we were so excited about starting a business together and were seeking ways to celebrate the season (Saumirah loves, LOVES holidays, like all of them . . .), we decided to create orange dance boards last fall as well! This year, we won't be releasing any fully orange boards, but we do have some fun ideas in mind to celebrate the season...
I had my first dance lesson at the age of 3. I don’t remember much of it, but I do remember two things about it. First, I remember there were weird stuffed animals in the window area that creeped me out. Second, I remember that I didn’t like it, and I kept going to my mom to ask for more snacks. So from there, my mom enrolled me in acting, modeling, piano lessons, and gymnastics. And, while gymnastics was a very close second, by the age of 5, and after trying out my first tap dance class, I knew dance would be my thing. (I’ll forever be grateful to Ms. Vanessa, my first tap dance teacher who told my mother...
As a small business, there are many things that differentiate us from bigger companies out there that are producing dance boards. As a company that was co-founded during one of the craziest years ever–2020 if it needs to be named–our business is extra special. Our business was born out of a genuine desire to positively impact the world during a time of duress, uncertainty, and the onset of a pandemic. At the beginning of the pandemic, our co-founder Saumirah McWoodson immediately began creating free educational content for kids, adults, and anyone who had an internet connection. Saumirah knows that when it feels like the world is spinning out of control, she has the ability to create her own sense of stability and structure. So,...
Our Co-founder Jeff just got back from a few days of camping. Our other Co-founder, Saumirah, could spend an entire day laying out at the beach with good friends, good music, and good food. And, as you likely know if you're reading this blog, Saumirah absolutely loves dancing outside. I could go on and share about how Jeff was a Boy Scout as a kid or how Saumirah has volunteered with several nonprofit organizations that regularly pick up trash, but the point is this: The founders of Dance Daze Dance Boards love the earth. We want to heal the earth, protect it, and enjoy it. So it only makes sense that we'd be really sensible when it comes to only...
Have you ever had your own photo shoot, where you were the model, photographer, lighting director, and stylist?
Dance Daze Dance Boards Co-founder Saumirah McWoodson does this all the time.
Keep reading for some tips about how to use your Dance Daze Dance Board in your own photo shoot, with just you, your board, and your phone!
