I have read some of the above and I feel some empathy for Fazz. I have danced with my partner for some thirty years, when we have embarked in...
Work on your weakest dances. In big comps work on your top line, this helps in the first few rounds as judges tend to look at tops on a...
I agree with you to a point but some natural ability does help! (it can help the teachers sanity). To make a point for the student though,...
If a person receives some 40 hrs training on one dance "Private lesson" then they are getting probably twenty weeks of one to one training in...
If your serious about comps try at least one a week, you'll improve!;)
We always put in 4 hours practice for every 1 hour lesson. Our teacher always knew if we hadn't. A threat of losing our lesson slot would be used if...
If your coach is an independent speak to them as they seem to be doing you no harm if you are winning comps. Seek their advice, they may be...
Yeah, the judge wants you to book a lesson with them, "classic"! You're choice, "you pays your money, you gets your mark"!
Think about what was said in your social interaction, perhaps you let slip some political stance, i.e. who you go to for lessons! It may be a grudge...
Time was when the above was the norm, "been there got the shoes".:???:
People aren't saying that it's "forbidden", just "what the pitfalls are there if you do"! If you have the balls to go out in an "Attention...
What got you into dance. "The Catalyst" I don't know if this subject has been covered? If so I apologise. I was just thinking about what got me...
Grey tailsuits have been worn in the UK since the seventies usually by top amateurs or pros, also "rarely" a dark blue/powder blue/red, they...
In Standard many dancers wear vests under their shirts to soak up the sweat, " "there again they can only absorb so much". I like to "dress for...
For the love of dance I'm on the floor, Naked for all to see. Nerves and tension strike, "What's the dance, what's my steps," Panic is setting in....
This is a great thread, I am enjoying the heartfelt comments made by people who are passionate about their dance. I thoroughly enjoy the style of AT...
Wow, It if you could build a studio with some of the ideas that have been put forward it would be an amazing studio, perhaps mkcookie could in the...
I would be reluctant to go to the expense of a tail suit until you have:- 1) A regular dance partner 2) Your weight has settled down, if you lose...
Veleta, Lilac Waltz, Fylde Waltz, Millitary Twostep, Boston Twostep, Britannia Saunter, Gainsborough Glide, Gavotte. Just a few Old Time dances to...
There are many reasons why I love dance, I'll start with "not really love of dance" but, It was one of the first things that I was better at than my...
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