How Is Improvisation Used in Social Dance?
Today I’d like to discuss improvisation skills for social dancing. I think as social dancers we tend to forget how special our dance is because… Read More »How Is Improvisation Used in Social Dance?
Dance Skills
How to Keep a Dance Learning Journal
Having seen Kendall Baab, a dance scientist and certified trainer, suggest keeping a dance learning journal, I decided to try it and was pleasantly surprised… Read More »How to Keep a Dance Learning Journal
Creating a Sense of Safety for Followers and Getting Better Dances
Men, have you ever thought about why it’s recommended to lead softly or to establish a good connection with your follower at the start of… Read More »Creating a Sense of Safety for Followers and Getting Better Dances
Learn the Rules Before Breaking Them – Social Dance Edition
Just like in many other areas of life, I think “learn the rules before breaking them” advice can be useful in social dancing. It is… Read More »Learn the Rules Before Breaking Them – Social Dance Edition
What I Wish I Had Known as a Beginner Social Dancer
I started social dancing in 2016 and have since learned a lot about dance, my body, following and leading, the social dance community and more.… Read More »What I Wish I Had Known as a Beginner Social Dancer
What Social Dance Teachers Don’t Tell You
I find it very disappointing that most social dance instructors don’t talk (or don’t know) about how some people simply can’t do certain dance moves… Read More »What Social Dance Teachers Don’t Tell You
How Your Favorite Songs Can Help You Dance Better
For me, musicality is one of the most important things in dance, therefore I’d like to talk more about it and not let you forget… Read More »How Your Favorite Songs Can Help You Dance Better
Why Some People Progress Faster in Social Dance Than Others
Have you noticed that some of your social dance classmates seem to develop really fast and after two years they are already teaching, but you’re… Read More »Why Some People Progress Faster in Social Dance Than Others
Limiting Beliefs That Prevent You From Improving in Dance
When trying to improve our dance skills, we usually think about evolving our physical abilities like balance, agility or strength, but there are actually HUGE… Read More »Limiting Beliefs That Prevent You From Improving in Dance