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Style. Expression. Lines. Some of Lindy Hop’s signature qualities. All beautiful concepts, but in the world of partner dancing they have to live alongside connection, lead-follow, and technique. To serve both these purposes, however, creates a sort of difficult duality…
Continue readingSometimes I think about what would happen if I could turn back time and start over as a beginner. What would I do differently? How could I have made my own progression faster, easier? Other times, while teaching a beginner’s…
Continue readingWhy does Lindy Hop have 6 AND 8 count patterns? I’ve taught a fair amount of classes in my day and time and again one of the most common questions I get is “Why is there 6 count steps, when…
Continue readingThe collective feeling of a dance community can be magical, or frustrating. Most people who’ve danced for a few years have experienced this. If you are a scene leader undoubtedly you’ve come across a myriad of common issues, and a…
Continue readingFor swing dancers, speed is a relative term. What once seemed fast to you will be comfortable in time. At a certain point however, you’ll want to focus your practice on a few specific items to really make fast dancing…
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The names of swing dances (mostly) demystified
What is this thing, called swing?
On dancing and drinking
Dance Vacation :: Seattle
When you don’t feel welcome anymore
Styling, a Personal Exploration
Swing Aerial Safety – Running a swing team, part 11
A Teacher’s Language
How to teach dancing online (and make money doing it)
How to change the world through dancing
An Intro to Teaching Dance
Running a Swing Team Part 5 – Dean Collins Shim Sham
