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The anatomy of a dance from start to finish

5th July 2018

Anatomy of a dance - What about dance

When we social dance, we give ourselves over to the dance. Sometimes to the partner as well.  But to the music, the space, the feel of the dance.  It can feel like a dream.  But even if it’s not that perfect dance, the dance can often be broken down in a similar way. It feels…

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Tagged: partner dancing, science of dance, social dance

What makes modern jive such a social dance?

27th February 2018

Modern jive social dancing - What about dance

Harking back to the days of our grandparents and earlier, a social dance was where you went on dates and met friends. It was a huge social occasion, largely based on social ballroom style. There were dance halls in most towns and cities, compared with recent years where there’s few dance venues left. However my…

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How to start social dancing in 2018

6th January 2018

How to start social dancing - what about dance

So many people go through life saying they wish they could dance, but don’t do anything about it. I believe if more people knew about social dancing there’d be a lot more people out there on the dancefloor.  They may love watching others dance, at the theatre or on tv through Strictly Come Dancing and…

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Tagged: beginners, learning, partner dance, social dance

Handy tips on how to dance with more control

28th August 2017

how to dance with more control - What about dance

While dancing with abandon is a great way to feel free and release any angst, when partner dancing, even socially, there needs to be some semblance of control from each person. It can be interesting to watch people who dance with no worries in a loose and relaxed way, and we may want to be…

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Tagged: beginners, hints and tips, how to, social dance

The worst question to ask a dancer on the dancefloor

28th May 2017

the worst question to ask a social dancer- What about dance

It’s ok to chat while social dancing, isn’t it?  Not everyone agrees that the dancefloor is appropriate to be chatting on, but generally a hello is fine, and anything more in depth can be left until afterwards.  But why oh why do so many people ask the worst question to ask a dancer on the…

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Tagged: dance talk, observation, social dance

Accessibility of social dance – what’s in my dance bag

17th May 2017

Social dancing accessiblity and what's in my dance bag - What about dance

The brilliant thing about social dancing is how accessible it is for most people.  Apart from class costs (and potentially travel costs if you can’t share lifts, walk or cycle), there’s virtually no outlay when you’re starting out. You don’t need special shoes Just smooth soled shoes that stay on your feet are fine. So…

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Tagged: dance bag, dance essentials, dance shoes, social dance

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