The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dancing: Styling
We’ve finally come to it: The most overlooked tier, and yet one of the most...
September 23, 2017
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dancing: Dance Connection
Bottom line: If you aren’t communicating with your partner, you aren’t truly dancing with them....
September 16, 2017
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dancing: Timing
Although timing is sometimes taught after leading and following, I think we can all agree: If you...
September 6, 2017
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dance Technique: Footwork
I don’t care what dance style you’re learning, what level you’re dancing at, or the...
September 1, 2017
Not Practicing Can Be a Good Thing
You heard right: sometimes practicing your dance moves over and over can do more harm...
August 23, 2017
Dance Intensives: Coping with Burnout
No matter how well you prepare, sooner or later you’ll reach a point where all...
August 18, 2017
Dance Intensives: Etiquette
Dance intensives, as we’ve already mentioned, are sweaty but fun affairs, and making a good...
August 14, 2017
Dance Intensives: Dealing with Jealousy
So, think you’re hot stuff? Then get ready for a generous slice of humble pie...
August 13, 2017
The Dance Intensive: Soaking It All In
“Practice like crazy, use mnemonics, connect it to something you know.” The people who give...
August 4, 2017
Dance Intensives 101: What to Expect
Sweat drips down my face, and I’m regretting not bringing a hand towel. It’s day...
August 1, 2017
Performance Night: 20 Tips to Make You Sensational
Showtime folks! You’ve done all the prep work, and now a mere 24 hours (or...
July 25, 2017
Time-Tested Tricks for Overcoming Stage Fright
What if I mess up and fall down? What if they laugh at me? What...
July 18, 2017
July 11, 2017
5 Secrets to Remembering Dance Choreography
Hey, how’s your dance choreography coming along? Not good? Well, you’re not alone - remembering choreo (read:...
July 4, 2017
How to Prepare for a Dance Performance
AHHH!!! I’ve got to get ready for a performance in a month, and I don’t...
June 27, 2017
Mastering the Look of a Dancer
I like to say that the only difference between a total beginner and a dancer...
June 20, 2017
The Rhythm/Latin ‘Look of a Dancer’
Whether it’s salsa and bachata in the nightclub or rumba and samba in the dance...
June 13, 2017
The Smooth/Standard ‘Look of a Dancer’
Last time, we tried to quantify the ‘X factor’ that makes certain dancers stand out from...
June 6, 2017
Developing ‘the Look of the Dancer’
It’s elusive, mysterious, and yet we want it more than anything (isn’t that always the...
May 30, 2017
9 Choreo Tips for a Killer First Dance
First dances can be tricky, because much as you might enjoy holding your beau, you...
May 24, 2017
5 Rules for Choosing Your Wedding Dance Song
The song you dance to at your wedding is like the speech you prepared for...
May 16, 2017
Types of Wedding Dances
So, you want a wedding dance? That’s awesome! Now, you’re probably wondering what kind of...
May 9, 2017
Nine Reasons for Having a Wedding Dance
Spring is (finally) here, and with it comes a new theme: Wedding Dances! I know,...
May 2, 2017
How to Learn by Doing
Closing off our series on learning styles, we come to what may be the easiest...
April 25, 2017
Learning You Can FEEL
So far, we’ve explored how those who learn through metaphors, or with numbers and fractions, can make the most...
April 18, 2017
Learning by the Numbers
Not all of us see dance in terms of visuals or feelings. There are many who take...
April 11, 2017
The Power of Metaphors
When it comes to dance, everyone learns a little differently. These different learning styles generally...
April 4, 2017
Dancetiquette: Making the Best Impression at a Social (Pt.2)
From your entrance to your exit, how you conduct yourself at a dance social tells...
March 28, 2017