Knowing When to Break the Rules = Winning!

Are there any Adele fans out there? Any Grammy fans? If so, you may have heard that Adele’s six Grammy wins this year have people taking a scientific look at the cause of her magic. Guess what? It’s formulaic and can be repeated! (That’s what I love about knowing theory and the technical bits of [...]

Dance Class Etiquette

Dance is meant to be social and fun, but above all, it is a place of learning. By observing a few rules, the educational experience can be heightened for everyone. * Unless you have a compelling reason to have your cell phone on (such as an ill child or parent in the hospital), turn off [...]

Belly Dance Recital Etiquette

Belly dance shows are often called haflas. Hafla means “party” and what I am talking about refers more to recitals. So, I am using that term here. * Be on time. Even if you are not performing until the second half, you will keep the stage manager from nervously pacing if you have checked in [...]