Patterns Won’t Make You a Better Dancer
A few years ago, a student I was dancing with was hurt during a social....
March 5, 2020
Dancing for Discipline
Real improvement in any skill is not ultimately determined by how long we practice or...
February 28, 2020
Dancing for Grit, Part Two
The only people who think dancing is easy are the ones not challenging themselves to...
February 19, 2020
Dancing for Grit, Part One
“I have no rhythm.” “I have two left feet.” Does either of these phrases sound...
February 14, 2020
Dancing to Conquer Fear
This article is about how we can use a budding interest in dancing to grow...
February 6, 2020
Don’t Make Any Dance Resolutions This New Year
One evening, many years ago, I decided that I wanted to become an expert on...
December 26, 2019
Goal-Reaching Through Deliberate Practice
We’ve talked a lot about setting goals the past few weeks (see here and here),...
December 20, 2019
Why You DON’T Need a Long-Term Dance Goal
If there is one piece of advice I’ve heard more frequently than anything else, it’s...
December 6, 2019
How to Dance without Thinking, Part Three
I didn’t know if I was going to write a part three, to be honest...
November 28, 2019
How to Dance without Thinking, Part Two
As I talked about last week, our mind is a fine tool, and essential to...
November 22, 2019
How to Dance without Thinking, Part One
“I’m sorry,” she murmured in my arms, “I’ve been messing up all my steps.” I...
November 14, 2019
Dancing for Empathy
I was bullied through public school. My shy personality and difficulty interpreting social cues made...
October 17, 2019
Dancer’s Burnout: The Important Questions
So know you have a basic understanding of burnout (read this if you haven’t), and...
September 19, 2019
Affording Lessons Without the Insomnia
Doesn’t it strike you as unfair, that the most fun and enjoyable activities are often...
August 23, 2019
Hacking Your Dance Lessons
Anyone familiar with a social media platform and hashtags has probably come across this one:...
July 20, 2019
How to be a BAD Dancer
(NOTE: The following article is meant to make you laugh, or at least crack a...
July 5, 2019
(Your Instructor Knows) You’re Better Than You Think
Students, we owe you an explanation. Over the time we’ve spent together, you’ve discovered that...
June 14, 2019
You’re Better Than Your Brain Thinks, Part Two
The more power we give a belief, the more control it has over us. Likely...
June 9, 2019
Dating Like a Dancer
Stick with any style of dance long enough, and inevitably, someone will suggest you showcase...
April 30, 2019
Forgotten Details: Measuring Out Your Energy
The most common mistake I see, other than simply getting your moves wrong? Putting too...
March 17, 2019
What the Stock Market Taught me About Dancing
Recently, my wife and I attended a 3-day seminar on trading in the stock market....
December 16, 2018
It Sucks to Practice Dance
Yep, I said it. Having to practice dance moves and technique is frustrating and boring. Most...
November 28, 2018
How to Improve Productivity at Work
Team cohesion. Focused employees. Fewer sick days. Sound like a dream come true? The studies...
May 11, 2018
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: 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