Rolling Swing 2025 Breakfast Club: Dancing ‘Til Sunrise in France
The Rolling Swing Breakfast Club is where the true night owls of West Coast Swing gather. From Thursday through Sunday, dancers kept the floor alive until sunrise, proving that WCS is more than a dance but a community, a tradition, and a way of celebrating WCS long past midnight.
Rolling Swing 2025 Review: My First West Coast Swing Event in Europe
Thinking about attending Rolling Swing? Read my full review of this West Coast Swing event in France—workshops, competitions, socials, and community vibes
Perga Danse Wednesday Social Review: West Coast Swing in Lyon (Video)
Visiting Lyon and love West Coast Swing? The Wednesday night social at Studio Perga Danse is a must. Here’s my full review of the music, dancers, venue, and community that make it one of the best weekly WCS gatherings in France.
Quick Tour of Lyon: Exploring France With a Local Friend (Photos and Video)
Exploring Lyon with a friend who used to live there gave me a quick but memorable tour of France’s food capital. From pastries to river views, here’s how one day felt less like sightseeing and more like seeing the city through local eyes.
Group Beach Photo Idea: Footprints in the Sand with the Year
Create a timeless group beach photo by making footprints in the sand with the year. A simple family vacation tradition from Florida to Mexico to France.
Travel Expectations vs. Reality: A Wedding Day to Remember in Southern France (Photos)
From dessert for breakfast to dancing under the stars, this day in southern France had it all. The kids got their screen time and beach time while we dressed up for a wedding at Domaine des Moures.
Travel Expectations vs. Reality: Beach Day on the Mediterranean Sea (Video and Photos)
Our beach day on the Mediterranean Sea turned into one of the most memorable moments of the trip. The plan looked simple with beach, food, and friends but the reality included a special day helping my dear friend, the bride, prepare wedding centerpieces.
Travel Expectations vs. Reality: Road Trip to the South of France (Photos)
Annecy, France completely stole my heart, but the rest of our road trip south came with a fight, a nap, a frustrating Vrbo check-in, and fireworks we did not see coming. Here is how our family travel expectations met reality on the road to Palavas-les-Flots.
Travel Expectations vs. Reality: A Day in Geneva (Photos)
Geneva was our first full stop in Europe and I had the itinerary carefully mapped out. But between chocolate overload and last-minute dinner choices, our day turned out both different and special.
Travel Expectations vs. Reality: Kicking Off the Series
I grew up poor and didn’t board my first plane until college. Now I’m traveling Europe with my kids, creating the memories I once thought impossible. Join me in my new series, Travel Expectations vs Travel Reality, where I share the funny, messy, and real side of family travel.
A Love Letter to West Coast Swing
Join dance educator & community builder Rassamy as she launches a new platform bridging inclusive leadership, West Coast Swing, and professional development.