Incompatibility of dance partners
Not all dance partners are compatible. Here’s some of the reasons why it might not be working for you dancing with certain people
social dance
10 things I learnt in 10 years of social dancing
We can all learn from our dance experiences, here’s 10 things I learnt in 10 years of social dancing at modern jive and ceroc
Reasons why people dance
Exploring some of the reasons why people dance, and how that’s reflected in social dancing
The anatomy of a dance from start to finish
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…
What makes modern jive such a social 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…
How to start social dancing
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…
Handy tips on how to dance with more control
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…