If your dancing is stiff, it is likely because you are using too much tension in your body in the wrong way. When we are novices we try to control each joint, and end up with stiff shoulders, elbows and knees as we attempt to “get it just right”. The effect is more mechanical than […]

A lot of students report that learning choreography is like trying to hold water in their hands. It goes well a few days, but then completely slips away on the next day. This is typically because they were only able to store the movement as a series of snapshots, rather than a series of transitions.

The lack of a big space can sometimes seem prohibitive, particularly with combinations that travel. Actually, the smaller space can help refine technique since you must be exact. Rather than focusing on the amount of space a step uses, focus on the footwork (where the weight changes) and how the body turns. Mentally map out

One thing that can be annoying for a beginner is when they practice the choreography in front of a mirror, and everything looks perfect, but when they actually play the music, it just doesn’t seem to match. It isn’t just a matter of remembering the choreography. Most of the time, it’s a timing issue. If