Tag Archives: leading

Mary’s Dance Tip – Okay, Let Him Lead

May 5, 2009 – 3:30 am

One of the most important things to remember in the journey of developing our dancing is the importance of our roles in the partnership. Before you start groaning, ladies, we must understand how we can be a follower and still be an active, committed and aggressive dancer. Remember, we are 50 percent of the partnership. [...]

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Ask Poppy—I Want to be a Strong Lead

April 30, 2009 – 12:30 am

Ms. Poppy Chiffon — the doyenne of dance, the baroness of ballroom etiquette, the sultana of Southern hospitality — is pleased to answer your dance-related questions. Here are a few queries that Poppy deigned to extract from her mailbag this week. If you have a question that you would like Poppy Chiffon to address, please [...]

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Mary’s Dance Tip – Good Etiquette is a Good Idea

April 7, 2009 – 12:56 am

When we think of the many skills we develop as students of ballroom dance, good social etiquette is definitely on the short list. While it is important to develop the etiquette of asking people to dance, escorting your partner on and off the floor and always acknowledging your partner after a dance, it is just [...]

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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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