I’m a big believer in having the right tools for the job. Having danced a lot as a child, there was a uniform, and that included the right dance shoes for the job. Ballet needed basic ballet shoes, plus character shoes post grade 2, and then pointe shoes later on. Modern dance needed jazz shoes….
Talking to other dancers recently, it seems that many can find their interest and enthusiasm for dance wane, and have lost their dancing mojo. I have to admit it’s not something I’ve experienced – I’ve been able to maintain my love for dance, although there are some days that going out just proves too hard….
While I was away from dancing, a new trend emerged. Dancing nibbles. Providing food at dance nights, class and freestyles. My mind boggled at that. Obviously exercise makes you hungry. Well it does me. Usually. After playing sport I used to snack on ham or chicken and a glass of milk. But dancing doesn’t make…
I’m not sure if it’s just me but the end of a dance, however well it’s gone, can often be really awkward. It’s probably one of those typically British situations. You need to say thank you. Compliments wouldn’t go amiss. But it’s hard to make them sound genuine and not patronising. I’m getting better over…
When I first learnt to dance ceroc 8 years ago, the big aim always seemed to be learning dips and drops. I think we all saw people doing them and thought, wow they’re great dancers, I’d love to learn those. And men did throw them in quite frequently on the freestyle dance floor. Of course,…
We would all love to be the type of dancer that everyone wants to dance with. To have our dancing admired. And to be seen to enjoy our dancing whoever we’re dancing with. It doesn’t always happen like that, and when you look around a dance floor there’ll be certain characters you spot. Here’s my…
