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April’s Dance Tip — Maintaining a Strong Lead

March 10, 2009 – 3:30 am

As part of our Tuesday’s Tips & Technique column we will be featuring a tip from all of the teachers at Dance Station. Look for tip and technique ideas from all of your favorite teachers! Lead technique at first seems to be about being strong and forceful and making the follower execute the desired result. [...]

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Tips & Technique: Become a Desirable Dance Partner

March 3, 2009 – 3:11 am

Partner dancing is a great way to spend time with other people. But if you want to become a sought-after dance partner, you should keep in mind a few rules of etiquette and manners. At a social dance, it is your responsibility to become a comfortable partner for a wide variety of dancers. Men must [...]

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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 [...]

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