What I Learned From Going Pro
I was twenty when I stood in a salsa club in a small town in Guatemala and watched in awe as the dancers spun…
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Dear Leads: A Thank You Letter
Dear leads, Whether you’re experienced or new, nervous or confident, practically a stranger or one of my best friends, leading me in socials or…
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Gifts For The Dancers On Your List!
If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet and need some inspiration for the dancers on your list, read on. And if you’ve been…
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Want To Host a Dance Event? Let’s Go Behind-the-Scenes.
Many people go to dance events week in and week out. Whether it’s a dance night at a bar, a social at a…
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Nia: Letting Go and Moving the Body’s Way
I was sitting at a wide wooden table, enjoying the morning sunshine as I did some writing at a musician friend’s house in Albany,…
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Why You Shouldn’t “Challenge” Yourself In That Higher-Level Class
Knowing what level class to do, especially when not in your usual dance scene, is tricky. And when someone who’s danced with you in…
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Three Reasons Yami Shoes Work for Me
One day a lady on my Facebook feed asked what were the best shoes for social dancing. A few of the comments mentioned Yami…
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Dear Leads, Please Dance To My Level
I get it: you’ve spent ages mastering these beautiful moves. They look great. They go great with the music. And they feel great. Except…
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How To Be One Of The Best Dances Of Your Partner’s Night
What does it take to be the best dance of your partner’s night? Incredible technique, advanced turn patterns, musicality? Years of lessons? Or simply…
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Make Your Regular Social Awesome
People come to social dances for all kinds of reasons, but there are some key points that help them stay. You don’t have to…
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