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
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4 Things to Remember About Social Dance Demo Videos
Videos of famous social dance teachers doing demonstrations aka demos are very important and often the reason why someone might choose to start learning a… Read More »4 Things to Remember About Social Dance Demo Videos
Are You a Charismatic Social Dancer?
A while ago I watched a YouTube video* about charisma and what personality traits are required for being charismatic. I felt like the information I… Read More »Are You a Charismatic Social Dancer?
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
How To Keep Calm During Jack and Jill Competitions
Competitions can be pretty nerve-wracking, even in social dancing, because dancers tend to place a lot of value on the results. In addition, you are… Read More »How To Keep Calm During Jack and Jill Competitions
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 Dancing 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 Dancing 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