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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
February 2, 2010 – 3:30 am
The conversation around dance syllabus can vary from an emphasis of its importance to its irrelevance in a single breathe. So what is dance syllabus and how can we use it as a tool in developing our dancing.
First thing to understand is what is the dance syllabus. It is nothing more than a list of [...]
January 26, 2010 – 3:49 am
Understanding how we relate to another body as we dance is not just important, it is our dancing. There is much overlap of the skills and techniques that you develop in any of the movement arts. You develop muscle control and strength, flexibility, core strength and even rhythm. While these are all very important skills [...]
January 19, 2010 – 3:24 am
Dance practice is such an important part of our dance training. If you want your dance skills to progress more quickly, spend a bit of time on reviewing specific aspects of your dancing.
With our upcoming showcase one very good aspect to develop is expression. Expression in your dancing can take many forms. We talk about [...]
December 22, 2009 – 9:49 am
With the holidays upon us there are often many opportunities to enjoy your dancing in many social settings. Of course everyone else is enjoying their dancing in the same fun social setting and this can make for crowded dance floors and challenges in maneuverability and floorcraft.
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