ATACA & La Alemana On Social Dancing, Style, & Confidence: A Q&A
There are few bachata dancers as well-known and admired as ATACA y La Alemana, or Jorge Burgos and Tanja Kensinger. From their first choreography,…
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7 Tips On How To Get More Social Dances
Introducing On The Dance Floor, the new podcast for social dancers by social dancers. SDC contributor Roberto R. talks to Brian B. from West…
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Dear Followers: A Thank You Letter
Dear followers, Thank you. Perhaps we’ve danced numerous times, perhaps we’ve only danced once, perhaps you even turned me down. Perhaps you’re far more…
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What I Learned By Asking Men If They Want To Lead Or Follow Bachata
“Do you ever ask men to follow?” the Social Dance Community editor asks me. “Those who I know follow, yes, and some men ask…
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Creativity And The Dance Role Paradigm
Increasing numbers of social dancers are questioning the traditional ideas of dance roles. Yet we still don’t have a consensus about what they should…
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A Review Of Salsa Events Down Under & SE Asia
This is a snap-shot of some of the big social salsa events in Australia and south-east Asia in 2018 which I attended. While event…
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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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Breaking Out Of Gendered Roles At NYC Zouk Festival
It’s been 10 days since the last night of NYC Zouk Festival, but I’m still riding high. There was plenty to praise this event…
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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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