I think I heard someone describe it like "closing yourself like a book" in this forum or another forum. Works for me to think about it that way. I...
For instruction videos I highly recommend Magna's Spins DVD. Excellent mention of posture, spotting, and paddling technique. Also has some great warm...
As a quick side note, I love seeing performances where dancers can emulate the old Palladium style. @tangotime, I heard that back in the Palladium...
anyone else think he looks off time? Maybe I'm not counting right but it looks like he starts the step on2 but doesn't land until 2.5...:???:...
salsaventura's shines DVD is pretty good. Very well organized in different categories according to skill. The shines build up on each other as it...
Should be moving back to Dallas in September...hopefully be able to hit the congress or at least a workshop or two. Are they still doing the...
Haven't been to Dallas since January, but last time I went, Saturdays at Stratos and Sundays at Tijuana Bar and Grill were the best....
Never been to a congress...but maybe it's the lack of sleep. Sleep can keep your immunities high. But a lack of sleep can make you vulnerable...
This discussion of flavor reminds me of an interview I read about a talented breakdancer/robotdancer. I think a lot of us have seen the video, but if...
I guess that's true for some people. But I've heard plenty of "You know...I thought he/she would be better than that" after bad or horrible...
For me Variety is the spice of life. Which means that even if I enjoyed dancing with you, I still want to dance with as many people as possible. When...
:uplaugh: How about saying "Freeze...Hammertime!" and striking a pose?
I'd agree it would be a big waste for a follower unless they were having lots of problems. Once the fundamentals of following are in place the...
I'm actually in the middle of both opinions here. This thread was started because of a comment made by a beginner, and it's important to...
Power 2 or ET 2?
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Just to add a different perspective...My girlfriend always comments how she feels safer dancing with bigger leads. She says that sometimes the...
I usually lead this move in two ways: 1 - No lead necessary. Just walk around her and keep your arms very light. As you walk around her you can...
Yah I used to run into that a lot when I was a beginner. All the girls in my beginner classes wanted a more forceful lead. But it's really because...
wow Boriken that sounds awesome I actually enjoy learning different techniques to do one single move. For example I know how to lead a XBL w/inside...
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