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One Dance vs. Several: Which system is better?
Each dance has their own system and customs for dancing. Some dances have a pretty defined limit of one-song-per-partner, while in others you can spend an hour or more dancing with one person. Tango has the most defined example, with a Tanda (3-4...
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One Dance vs. Several: Which system is better?

Each dance has their own system and customs for dancing. Some dances have a pretty defined limit of one-song-per-partner, while in others you can spend an hour or more dancing with one person. Tango has the most defined example, with a Tanda (3-4 songs) being…

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Are Social Dancers Mean?
Question: What do all the following scenarios have in common? A follow is encouraged to walk off the floor if their lead unintentionally executes something rough. The lead is also called an “idiot” by the advice-giver. An advanced dancer is told...
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Are Social Dancers Mean?

Are social dancers particularly friendly, or do we have a mean streak?

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Why some partners won’t tell you when you’re making them uncomfortable
I have always advocated strongly for dancers to speak up when something hurts, or when they’re uncomfortable. I still think it’s very important for dancers to learn how to use their voice. But, part of understanding our current social dance...
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Why some partners won't tell you when you're making them uncomfortable

I have always advocated strongly for dancers to speak up when something hurts, or when they're uncomfortable. I still think it's very important for dancers to learn how to use their voice.

But, part of understanding our current social dance culture is…

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Are you looking for free classes, event passes, and socials?
Once upon a time, I was a broke student who wanted to dance. I jumped at opportunities that allowed me to learn for low or no cost whenever I could. Eventually, one of those opportunities turned into a full dance...
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Are you looking for free classes, event passes, and socials?

Once upon a time, I was a broke student who wanted to dance. I jumped at opportunities that allowed me to learn for low or no cost whenever I could. Eventually, one of those opportunities turned into a full dance partnership.

When I started teaching, I…

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When you learned something wrong
We trust dance teachers to tell us the “right” way to dance. Whether it’s how to place your foot, establish connection, or execute general body mechanics, we use their guidance to grow and learn. But, what happens if our teachers tell...
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When you learned something wrong

We trust dance teachers to tell us the "right" way to dance. Whether it's how to place your foot, establish connection, or execute general body mechanics, we use their guidance to grow and learn. But, what happens if our teachers tell us something wrong?…

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Heaviness vs Solid Connection
Have you ever been told that you were a ‘heavy’ follower, attempted to become lighter, and were then told that you were too disconnected or floppy? Or, have you been told your connection was too “light”, attempted to adjust, and...
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Heaviness vs Solid Connection

Have you ever been told that you were a 'heavy' follower, attempted to become lighter, and were then told that you were too disconnected or floppy? Or, have you been told your connection was too "light", attempted to adjust, and then found yourself being…

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The Secret to Giving Unoffensive Feedback
In group classes, it can be a struggle to find the line between providing feedback to a partner, asking for what you want, and becoming the teacher. In my opinion, feedback and asking for what you need from a partner...
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The Secret to Giving Unoffensive Feedback

In group classes, it can be a struggle to find the line between providing feedback to a partner, asking for what you want, and becoming the teacher.

In my opinion, feedback and asking for what you need from a partner is an integral part of learning. For…

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The 5-Dance Challenge
Some of us complain that when we go to big events, congresses or festivals, we have a hard time getting dances. This specifically seems to affect solo travelers more than those coming with a large local group. These experiences can...
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The 5-Dance Challenge

Some of us complain that when we go to big events, congresses or festivals, we have a hard time getting dances. This specifically seems to affect solo travelers more than those coming with a large local group. These experiences can lead to us feeling deflated…

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Yes, that newer dancer may be “better” than you
For many, a fair dance world would be one in which hard work + time = a better dancer. The person who has taken two classes a week religiously for four years would necessarily be stronger than a dancer who has taken...
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Yes, that newer dancer may be "better" than you

For many, a fair dance world would be one in which hard work + time = a better dancer. The person who has taken two classes a week religiously for four years would necessarily be stronger than a dancer who has taken an occasional private or event workshop…

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Dance Predators
In social dance, we often exist in a bliss bubble. We are used to physical touch and trusting those around us. But, these conditions also make it easy for people who are predators to manipulate or prey on us, our...
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Dance Predators

In social dance, we often exist in a bliss bubble. We are used to physical touch and trusting those around us. But, these conditions also make it easy for people who are predators to manipulate or prey on us, our friends, and community members.

More often…

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