http://danceprimer.com get started, stay hooked Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:53:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can I even write about this? Can I do it justice? I feel I must try. (Inspired by a post by Melena at African.Dance.Drum.Life!) ** Dance speaks differently to each of us, and through each of us. Different songs and rhythms pull different bodies in different directions. A good standard jazz tune ... http://danceprimer.com/dancing-pregnant/ My long haitus has taken us through the end of my pregnancy, and I'm very proud to announce the arrival of my son last Sunday! It will likely still be a while before I return to regular posting, but I hope to be back in the dance blogosphere soon. In the ... http://danceprimer.com/its-a-boy/ I had the opportunity to speak with Dax Hock about his dancing. I was impressed by his intellectual approach to things, as well as how easily he shares what he's learned. If you get the chance to learn from Dax, I would highly recommend him. What's your biggest tip for beginner ... http://danceprimer.com/meet-a-dancer-dax-hock/ Today, a little video teaser. (It's been too long since I've posted a video, hasn't it!) I've got another great interview on the verge of being ready to post, but today, I'll give you a visual clue of who you can read about soon... Social Dancing: kZeYnaO-bMY Teaching: gC66wd8Yjvo More on YouTube P.S. You may have already ... http://danceprimer.com/video-see-him-before-you-read-what-he-has-to-say/ This look at the blogroll is a bit shorter than usual, but I'd rather get them out there instead of waiting around in my drafts... If you are an author on one of these blogs, I’d love for you add a little more about what your site is all about, or ... http://danceprimer.com/a-closer-look-at-the-links-part-iii-the-cs/ There's a new blog on the dance-blogger scene which looks to be a fantastic addition. Dance Advantage has a very similar focus to The Dance Primer, though its author has more experience in solo dancing. A perfect complement in my opinion! I strongly encourage you to check it out... especially ... http://danceprimer.com/dance-advantage/ In my last post, I focused on critics and also mentioned how to deal with them specifically. I think it would also be helpful to take a look at the different ways people react to criticism. Doesn't it make you cringe when you watch a performer on a reality competition ... http://danceprimer.com/reacting-to-criticism/ Criticism is a huge part of our lives, and if it hasn't been there in our dancing yet - it's very possible it will be soon, especially if you're serious about improving. The most public example I can think of is American Idol/SYTYCD - where those who have the ... http://danceprimer.com/8-critics-and-how-to-handle-them/ Congrats to Karly, winner of the drawing for the book, The Scarlet Stockings by Charlotte Kandel. http://danceprimer.com/im-giving-out-a-free-book/ One of my very favorite photographers just posted his pictures from the Portland Lindy Exchange. (Remember, that Swing Fest dance party I posted about a while ago?) The one night I was able to go out was the one night he didn't bring his camera - which may be a ... http://danceprimer.com/portland-exchange-photos/