Establish a Strong 90% Before Incorporating the 10%

There are lots of workshops out there advertising, “SNAP! CRACKLE! POP!” Instinctively we know that what makes one performance stand out isn’t the ordinary, easy stuff, so we go for this. The problem that I see with this is that either the instructors aren’t putting it into perspective or the students are getting the message [...]

Making Your Dance Unique and Impressive

It’s two days after Christmas. I am listening to Christmas music, basking in the afterglow of a wonderful holiday. When I listen to music, I actively listen. I can’t just have it in the background. The juicy melodies and harmonies demand my full attention. What I heard reminds me of some dancers. All the songs [...]