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flying_backwards reacted to pruthe's post in the thread Double reverse spin, reverse pivots to telespin - What timing works best? with
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For those who may be interested, I did a little bit of looking around and I did find a detailed written description of Waltz Telespin in... -
flying_backwards reacted to fiesta0618's post in the thread [Final Thread Title TBD…] PNP’s saga continues at the 2026 Manhattan Dance Championships (subtitle: The Best Blue Dress Ever) with Like.
Sounds like Open Impetus to me, FWIW. (Counterpoint to "you don't need to know what it's called." If you want to refresh your memory on...
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flying_backwards reacted to ProgressNotPerfection's post in the thread [Final Thread Title TBD…] PNP’s saga continues at the 2026 Manhattan Dance Championships (subtitle: The Best Blue Dress Ever) with Like.
ENERGY AND STAMINA Before Manhattan last week, I’d only ever competed 4 times over the past 5 years, and 3 of those were at Ohio. At...
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flying_backwards reacted to ProgressNotPerfection's post in the thread [Final Thread Title TBD…] PNP’s saga continues at the 2026 Manhattan Dance Championships (subtitle: The Best Blue Dress Ever) with
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PREFACE This was the least nervous I’ve ever felt before a dance comp. Not sure if it’s because I felt more prepared about what to... -
In the NDCA, the only events offered at a competition that include written feedback from judges are pro/am and am/am solos or...
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flying_backwards reacted to Cal's post in the thread How Are Your Lessons Going? Thread 3 with Like.
Both hours of my lessons today were with Pro1. Often when we get a double lesson together, I dance as Standard Lead with him, as he can...
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flying_backwards reacted to Addicted2Rhinestones's post in the thread ISTD Cert before reaching a high level as a competitor? with Like.
Hey guys, As promised, I contacted USA Dance and NDCA to ask about the rules regarding Amateurs being able to compete if they take the...
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flying_backwards reacted to joy's post in the thread How Are Your Lessons Going? Thread 3 with
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That reminds me of what he said years ago: I said: I feel like I should get more compliments; you give it to other students like candy... -
flying_backwards reacted to ProgressNotPerfection's post in the thread How Are Your Lessons Going? Thread 3 with Haha.
My last two lessons with Pro, Saturday & Monday, were INTENSE. I suppose that's good, but dang...I'd almost forgotten how competitive he...
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Am starting to appreciate Karen Hilton more and more. Thank god for YouTube and people who post troves of ancient videos. The Geoffrey...
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I ran across information about an organization that is trying to resurrect options for a series of Virtual Dancesport Competitions. The...
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We've decided my foot will be better... looking at entries for Capital in mid august. Heart of America is just slightly too soon.
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Interesting perspective, I hadn't considered that but likely accurate. NOOOOOOO... actually I addressed this at the lesson tonight and...
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So I am a stranger to lots of folks on here...but...I used to be on here...um...frequently ... which had me reflecting upon the many...
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flying_backwards reacted to ProgressNotPerfection's post in the thread How Are Your Lessons Going? Thread 3 with Love.
There are now fewer than 3 weeks remaining before competition! Woo-hoo!!! Lessons have been good. Some of them REALLY good. It feels...