Natural, reverse, change. There is no other way! [/curmudgeonly International-style dancer] ;) I typically use forward change steps because that's...
Pitch for the leaders... might want to have your partner's input if he's never danced with someone wearing a "floaty" dress before. For me, it was...
I've found that more confidence in my presentation on the floor (and confidence in general!) has come naturally as my posture has improved. Good...
As I've had more and more lessons, I've morphed somewhat from actively trying to communicate what I want the follow to do, to just getting...
Stop trying to look at pro when she's talking while in frame!
You'd have an interesting and probably contentious marriage :p But it would be a great, very unique first dance!
Is it just me, or are the "freshman" pros getting booted first this season? IIRC Tristian is the only new pro still in the running. Would have liked...
I agree that most younger (under-30) dancers are typically collegiate or recent alumni who tend to stay associated with collegiate teams, and that...
I would rather pick a song first, then fit a dance to the music. Selecting a song is a more personal means of expressing something important to the...
If you are looking for a partner that is physically attractive, you're asking for disaster (been there, done that, bought the f***ing T-shirt)....
I don't think the importance of proper phrasing really gets introduced before the Gold level, usually. Plus, I don't remember having ever danced a...
I've talked about going with a darker green in the past with partners, since it's almost never seen. But she was never able to find one in a good...
I love the idea of more international attendance at competitions, in principle. The only sticking point is that most college students don't tend to...
Being tall (6'2"), I prefer the shorter (1.5"-1.6") heels. I'm already nearly guaranteed to be taller than my partner and don't need the extra help...
(Disclaimer: this applies to International Latin, I don't know how much difference in technique there is for American Rhythm.) I've always danced the...
Finally starting to feel like I'm getting to the right posture and shaping for Standard. Now I just have to be able to hold it while practicing...
Ouch, just looking at that makes me ache...
The wing is a great figure, giving a chance to demonstrate some uncommon shaping in Standard, so I try to incorporate it into many of my waltz...
I've found that if you don't truly feel good or confident going into a competition, it will show, no matter how good you truly are. There will always...
The students-teaching-students approach is rather common among collegiate teams -- it keeps team costs down by not having to pay for professional...
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