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Over the past 18+ years, I’ve made an effort to attend a number of events, all over the world. I wanted to share some stories of what works, what didn’t work, and what helped me to have the kind of…
Continue readingStyle. 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 readingThis is a blog about the process of getting better. Most specifically, I’d like to talk about what I call “snap moments”…those times when a word, or a thought or a philosophy or a realization changes your dancing in mere…
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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Styling, a Personal Exploration
How to go to more events this year
How to change the world through dancing
The ingredients of a great event
What is this thing, called swing?
Getting Inspired from Animation and Illustration
Swing Aerial Safety – Running a swing team, part 11
How to fall deeply in love with jazz, a step by step guide
Snap moments, inspiration and perspective
Why swing dancers should learn to play swing music
The names of swing dances (mostly) demystified
How to be a good beginner
