Dancetiquette: Making the Best Impression at a Social
As we know, making a good first impression is important. Many a new romance, friendship,...
March 21, 2017
How to Get Noticed at a Social
Let’s be honest here: you probably could use a few more dances at the next...
March 14, 2017
When Passion Becomes Procedure: Getting out of a Rut
If dance could hold our energy, excitement, and passion as easily 5 years from now...
March 7, 2017
A Beginner’s Guide to Rise and Fall
Whether it’s the gentle lilt of a foxtrot or the pronounced wave of a slow...
February 28, 2017
5 Things that Are Holding Back Your Dancing
Do you know why you go to work in the morning? Why you love your...
February 21, 2017
Make a ‘Dance Agreement’ with Yourself
I was watching a recent episode of The Big Bang Theory, in which Leonard and Penny...
February 14, 2017
Advanced Connection: Frame Matching
I recently read an interesting research paper, Frame Matching and ∆Ted: a framework for teaching blues...
February 7, 2017
Beginner Ballroom Balance, Part Two
Now that we’ve covered the basics of staying balanced, we’re ready to start exploring the ‘little...
January 24, 2017
Beginner Ballroom Balance
‘If you can walk, you can dance.’ True enough, but what is it about walking...
January 17, 2017
The Dangers of ‘Repetitive Dance Action’
So, you’re practicing that move for the upcoming performance - you know, the one you really want...
January 10, 2017
How to Make Your Own Dance Patterns, Part 2
A few weeks ago, we discussed how we could rework our tired syllabus steps into...
January 3, 2017
How to Make Your Own Dance Patterns
I remember when the DVIDA syllabus was my whole world. Those fifteen bronze steps were...
December 13, 2016
5 Secrets to Dancing Forever
Remember that 80-year old woman who blew Simon Cowell away on America’s Got Talent? Simon had just...
December 6, 2016
How You Look vs How You Feel
When she first told me, I wasn’t even surprised. We’d just started our first series...
November 29, 2016
The 4 Levels of Dance Skill
Ah, how our mind plays tricks on us, convincing us we are better - or...
November 22, 2016
The Art of the Perfect Pivot
Pivot turns are notoriously tricky bastards, requiring no small amount of balance and/or cooperation with...
November 8, 2016
Why the Teacher Isn’t Always Right
Okay, here’s the thing: We’re used to seeing our instructor as the authority figure. They’ve...
November 1, 2016
Low-Impact Dancing 201
Welcome back! You’ve done all the prep work, and are ready to hit the dance...
Low-Impact Dancing 101
Ah, the ignorance of youth. The ability to dance at a moment’s notice, without warming...
The Art of Partnered Pivots
Now that you’re a seasoned pro with solo pivots (wink), it’s time to explore pivots...
October 15, 2016
Seriously, How Long Before I’m ‘Good’ at This?
Not going to lie - I’ve been avoiding writing about this. Not because it isn’t...
October 11, 2016
Why We All Have Time to Practice
‘But I’m so busy! How am I supposed to find time to practice my dancing between my...
October 4, 2016
5 Musical Accents You Should Be Hitting
Let’s start with an exercise: What’s your favourite food? Would it still be your favourite...
September 27, 2016
The Mindset of a Successful Dancer, Part Two
Last week, we began exploring the mental landscape of a pro dancer, what keeps them...
September 20, 2016
The Mindset of a Successful Dancer
Every day, I see students walk into the dance studio, ready to start or continue...
September 13, 2016
The 3 Most Important Things Dancing Can Teach You
When you read stories about people who have accomplished great deeds, one thing they all...
August 30, 2016
5 Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea to Film Yourself Dancing
I know, I know - you hate watching yourself dancing. Maybe you suspect you look terrible, and...
August 23, 2016
The Power of Body Language, Part Two
For part one, click here. Have you ever gotten a ‘feeling’ about someone? Maybe you thought...
August 16, 2016