Snap moments, inspiration and perspective
This 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 [...]
This 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 [...]
Sometimes I think about what would happen if I could, like Cher says, “turn back time” and start over as a beginner. What would I do differently? How could I [...]
Swing dancing is a fun, vibrant, worldwide community, with hundreds of small communities in almost every city in the world. Weekly events are the lifeblood of swing dance, and live [...]
The Trankey Doo. Not just one of the best routines for punning about (Trankey did it, etc) it’s also one of the richest choreographies for movement and technique. The story [...]
Why 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 [...]
In this post, I’d like to take a break from talking about the routines and move toward talking about how I approach organizing a team. While there is no right [...]
Events. 72 magical hours of everything dance related. Competitions, social dancing until the wee hours, friends, classes, and a new city to explore. There’s nothing quite like it; as you [...]
Most dancers that acquire a decent level of skill will be called upon at some point to teach a class and show this dance we all love to a new [...]
The 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 [...]
There’s always a challenge of how much I can fit into my suitcase. Every time I go to an event, I try to pack a carry-on bag and a backpack [...]