A Brief History of Zouk – Part 1 of 2
byWhere did Zouk come from? Zouk has been around for about forty years. It’s a very new dance, however, it has influenced many other…
Dance Education
Dance is Serious Business: Three Things to Consider Before Stepping Out on Your Own
byThe idea of starting a dance or dance-related company or putting on dance events is sexy, but there are many unsexy things to consider…
When Should Dancers Transition to Being Teachers?
byOne of our readers submitted this question after witnessing a teacher handle a student’s question in class quite ineptly. I think that the more…
Resolve to Master Your Learning
byReady to take your dancing to the next level? Some of you are weary from past shortcomings, and may have declared that you don’t…
How to Find the 1!
byNo – I am not talking about your soul-mate or if Neo in the matrix is actually the 1 (though I must admit that…
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Knowing When It’s Time To Leave Your Dance Class
byI have spent a great deal of my life happily sweating it out in one dance studio or another. Over the past several years,…
How Latin Is The Dance of Salsa? (Part I)
byWhen it comes to salsa dancing, people readily agree that there is a variety of styles in which salsa can be danced: L.A. style,…
What To Look For In A Dance Instructor
byThis post is going to be short and sweet. Even though I live in South Africa, my dance Journey has given me the privilege…
The Biggest Mistake In Dance Class! Ban the Back-lead
byI’ve said it time and time again and it continues to be one of the greatest truths I’ve discovered while dance salsa: “You learn…
“So You Want to Be a Man?” On Gendered Language in Dance
byAbout once a year I take a trip to Europe and visit a few places so that I can continue to improve my kizomba….
