You - whoever “you” may be - are cordially invited to “The 12 Days of Christmas” dance show this December 16th and 17th. Although relatively new to this dance scene, I joined to help them on some of their partner dances and have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the experience. Rehearsals, stress, struggles to memorize [...]
I generally assume people don’t know what I’m referring to when I mention I’m a “West Coast Swing” dancer. “Oh, that’s the one with the rock-step, right?” Hmm… not precisely. West Coast is a descendant of Hollywood (smooth)-style Lindy Hop. If you know what Lindy looks like, just make the dance more linear instead of circular, smooth instead [...]
I was nervous. I’d be sharing the stage with a very talented dance company, and juxtaposed with some amazingly beautiful choregraphy. They would have a whole troupe; I would have only myself and my partner. I had no fancy entrances and exits. It was just dancing. And I think we did great; I’m grateful for each [...]