When is a dance freestyle not just a freestyle
When I first started social dancing, salsa in my case, I was oblivious to the...
How dances change with the same people
Dance is about movement. For modern jive like any partner dance, that movement is of...
Broadening musical tastes in modern jive
One of the great things about modern jive is the music. Because it can be...
Dance motivation: why do you dance?
Dancing doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Many people of my generation and older remember dancing...
Bad teen to ballroom queen – attracting young dancers
To keep modern jive (and other social dances) alive, we need to keep bringing beginners...
How to look good on the dance floor (it’s not just about clothes)
When you’re watching someone on the dance floor what are your thoughts? Assuming they’re not...
The anatomy of a dance from start to finish
When we social dance, we give ourselves over to the dance. Sometimes to the partner...