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Ask Poppy Chiffon, the doyenne of ballroom dance etiquette.

Ask Poppy—What Is A Showcase?

April 8, 2010 – 12:15 am

Dear Poppy, I keep hearing people talking about the “Showcase.” I am new at the studio and want to know exactly what is a “Showcase?” Puzzled

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Ask Poppy—Spring Into April at Dance Station!

April 1, 2010 – 12:15 am

Dear Poppy, I am so excited about Dance Station’s calendar for April. Have you seen it? Spring is definitely bringing in new growth. There are three new classes: Tuesday nights Advanced Member’s Class with Lawrence and Ballroom 2 with Jason; and Wednesday nights Intermediate Bolero with David. Wow! That’s not all. If you sign up [...]

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Ask Poppy—How to Connect With Your Partner

March 25, 2010 – 10:26 am

Dear Poppy, I just cannot connect with my dance partner when we dance socially. He doesn’t ever let me finish what he has led me to do, and when I don’t follow what he is trying to lead he gives up and doesn’t try to lead the same thing again thinking that I can’t follow [...]

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Ask Poppy—If Only Those Leads Could Hear What Their Partners Are Saying About Them In The Powder Room

March 18, 2010 – 12:15 am

Dear Poppy, Is there a logical reason the lead holds his left arm straight out with the follow. It seems a little dangerous at times on the dance floor like bumper cars. Wouldn’t it be safer to keep your arms close to your body? Why do we dance like this in partner dancing? Troubled

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Ask Poppy—How To Judge Character By Dancing

March 4, 2010 – 12:20 am

Dear Poppy, When I dance with my fiance he meanders around seemingly trying to run into everything, including other couples, coming our way. He’s inconsiderate and thoughtless. I don’t know how to bring this to his attention. Can you help me, Poppy? Helpless Follow

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Ask Poppy—”Leading” Must Be A Misleading Word

February 25, 2010 – 12:15 am

Dear Poppy, I love to dance, but when I go out I don’t get asked to dance very much at all. I think that I am a good dancer. I do feel that most of the leads are not leading. They say that I am heavy and they have to drag me. I feel that I [...]

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Ask Poppy—The Music Is The First Connection We Have In Partner Dancing

February 18, 2010 – 12:30 am

Dear Poppy, I want to learn to Salsa dance. When I go out I hear Salsa bands and Salsa music playing and the music makes my body want to get up and move. I really enjoy the sounds and rhythms. I am just a little afraid of dancing with a partner and connecting with her [...]

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