HEY !! That link you gave me IS great !! I am going to slowly study it , try to incorporate what u said into my playing / our songs, and sent it to our band leader. In defense of our "Zumba instructor" leader, she HAS constantly sought out dancer feedback, and researched song/tempo/dance...
So far, THANKS MUCH to all who have written great, informative responses !! Our variety dance-band DOES have a leader who is a Zumba instructor, and is also a very aware person when it comes to all the dances and related songs, and does constant research concerning. I am the drummer, and I drum...
....if you want to go out dancing? Do you prefer a versatile band that plays LOTS of styles, or do you prefer a more specific style only, e.g., blues and swing ? I would imagine it may depend on the variety of each individual dancer's repertoire, cuz if you only know one or two dances you may...