Recently I saw an advertisement for a ladies styling class at a local school. The ad promised a bunch of skills to be acquired in a 5 week course, including posture, balance, foot placement – all good things! But what caught my eye was the promise of hand and finger styling. FINGER styling?? Over the years of teaching I have… Read more →
One of the most common problems dance students face is lack of practice between classes. Ironically, those who spend more hours in the classroom are actually more likely to practice at home than those who keep class to minimum (even with the good intentions of revising material in their own time). But whether you are an experienced dance or a… Read more →
As dancers, investing in ourselves should a priority. After all, our body is our instrument. Often the short term effects of what we do to ourselves go easily unnoticed, so we keep pushing the boundaries. But in reality, the bad habits catch on and catch up with us in the end. So here are a few thoughts on investing into… Read more →
As a follower, I always find massive variation between leaders when it comes to the ‘strength’ of their lead. Since we are meant to respond to the lead lightly and efficiently, it is helpful for guys to understand what is expected from them. When you start your dance, your partner will sense from your first touch how you will treat… Read more →
Too often people say to me, “But I don’t have a partner, I can’t practice at home.” Actually you can! In fact, practicing on your own can actually be a blessing in disguise, as it can strengthen your ability to ‘sense’ the connection with your partner. So to put your mind at rest and get your Salsa feet working, I’ll… Read more →