Author Archives: Lawrence

April’s Dance Tip – Promenade, Top to Bottom

March 9, 2010 – 5:22 pm

Promenade position can be one of the most challenging positions for both the leader and follower. A better understanding of what the body needs to do for ease as either leader or follower can make all the difference in creating a comfortable and successful promenade.
A promenade position is a dance position where both partners are [...]

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Times They Are A Changin’

March 8, 2010 – 3:37 am

Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday at 2am. Before you get to bed on Saturday night set your clock forward one hour. Spring is on the way!

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Lawrence’s Dance Tip-Put Your Back Into It

March 2, 2010 – 3:22 am

In our dancing we spend a great deal of time working on and talking about the activity of the body. We refer to holding tone, energy in opposition and maintaining our frame. And then we say relax. This seemingly contradictory approach reveals the importance of understanding the way in which we must be active rather [...]

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Student Kudos

March 1, 2010 – 3:17 am

A hearty congratulations to two student couples from Dance Station for their great success at the USADance Competition in Phoenix.
Doug McClellan, Eileen Tenn, David Sitrin and Cherie Hughes all participated in the event held in Phoenix, Arizona on February 20th.  They faced off with other amateur couples in various events in both the Ballroom and [...]

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Let’s Dance – It Does the Heart Good!

February 18, 2010 – 12:01 am

Come out for a night filled with community and dancing this Saturday, February 20th at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Join a free class taught by Dance Station at the annual Let’s Dance fundraiser for the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.
The evening begins with the Dance Station class at 6pm and will continue with a Swing [...]

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Mary’s Dance Tip – The Navigator

February 16, 2010 – 1:48 am

We observe traffic rules as we drive down the street because we understand how they help us to maneuver and effectively and efficiently get from here to there. In our dancing the rules of traffic are equally useful.
In order to use your dancing, both on crowded social floors and competition floors we must understand both [...]

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Fun Dips Workshop This Week

February 15, 2010 – 3:38 am

Make plans to attend Jason’s Fun Dips Workshop this Thursday, February 18th at 6:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity for you to bring fun and interest to both your social and performance dancing.
Jason will cover fundamentals for both lead and follow, with helpful combinations to make using dips in your dancing easy. All levels [...]

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