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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 [...]

By Poppy Chiffon | Posted in Ask Poppy | Also tagged Ask Poppy, music, Poppy Chiffon | Comments (0)

Lawrence’s Dance Tip – Connection is King

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 [...]

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Ballroom Dancer’s Horoscope For Nov. 11 — 17

November 11, 2009 – 12:15 am

Events may take you by surprise! Kristine’s Quickstep Workshop has been rescheduled from this Thursday (Nov. 12) to next Thursday. It starts at 9 p.m. Nov. 19, right after the practice party.

By Karen | Posted in Dance Station News | Also tagged Ballroom Dancers' Horoscope, Holiday Showcase and Tea Dance, Quickstep, workshops | Comments (0)

Tips & Technique: The Physics of a Dance Connection

February 24, 2009 – 3:30 am

Last week we talked about the language of connection. This week we’ll delve into the physics of connection. (And you thought ballroom dance was simple!) As Einstein once said (or might have had he been a ballroom dancer): Connection is energy in opposition. What does this mean? If the leader “leans” forward with his body [...]

By admin | Posted in Tips & Technique | Also tagged backward connection, backward poise, forward connection, forward poise, Jason Miller, Kristine Poole, poise, technique, tips | Comments (0)

Tips & Technique: Leaders, Establish Your ‘Connection Triangle’

February 19, 2009 – 3:30 am

Do you speak connection? If dance is a conversation between two people, then connection is the language by which they communicate. Learning to speak connection can be as frustrating as learning to speak Mandarin. But if you attain fluency in your connection, you will achieve fluidity in your dance. For leaders, one important concept is [...]