Choosing Between Adult Jazz Contemporary and Musical Theatre Dance Classes
If jazz, contemporary and musical-theatre dance all sound tempting, I’ll compare what you might actually spend a lesson doing. “Energetic” and “expressive”…
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How to Find the Beat When You Feel One Step Behind
Before accepting “I have no rhythm” as the explanation, I’d like to make the question smaller. Are you losing the musical pulse,…
How to Remember Dance Choreography Without Getting Overwhelmed
You followed the whole routine with the teacher, then the first movement vanished when the demonstration stopped. I’ll start by separating those…
Feeling Too Awkward or Too Old to Dance
I won’t tell you to “just be confident.” If you want to dance but dread looking confused in front of other people,…
Social Dance Etiquette for Your First Evening on the Floor
I want your first social dance to feel less like arriving halfway through a conversation. You may be learning the steps and…
Understanding Left Right and Mirror Images in Dance Videos
The teacher says “right,” a foot moves toward the left of the screen, and the routine has changed before you decide which…
Your first Zumba class without the guesswork
If your first Zumba class is on the calendar, I’ll help you sort the useful preparations from the things you can happily…
How to Choose a Dance Class You Will Actually Want to Return To
I want to make choosing a dance class a little less mysterious. Before comparing styles, I’ll start with a simpler question: what…
How to Start Ballroom Dancing With or Without a Partner
You can explore ballroom before finding a permanent dance partner. I’ll start there because “Who would come with me?” can otherwise stop…
How to Choose an Adult Beginner Salsa Course
A salsa timetable can make a beginner feel behind before the first lesson. On1, On2, Casino, foundations, beginner one: I’ll separate the…