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    A different kind of question... Yikes!

    As a dancer our body is our work bench and if we are going to build a dance part of the deal is we come into contact with other people. With a regular dance partner it would be worth while and clear the air by acknowledging that body contact is happening . In a group class when they switch...
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    Fast Foxtrot

    Slow Foxtrot is slow Foxtrot. If the lady lowers her heel too quickly it will tend to cause the dance to race ahead. In real time social dancing one might tend to manipulate the timing a little bit depending on the figure,music,floor craft requirements and partner dynamics . Dancing slower and...
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    Beginner - how to deal with difficult instructor?

    The way a teacher teaches says as much about them and their agenda as about you. I had some bad instructors who I felt were well intending with good info. I chose to overlook their short comings in those cases. A lot of times better teachers with more knowledge have better teaching methods.
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    Arthur Murray, Leading, Big Self Questions!

    Becoming a good social dancer and a good leader with good frame in many dances is hard work for everybody. A follower can feel your internal self confidence and will relax as you dance, thus making the task of leading easier. If you are trying to get new steps or figures on the floor save them...
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