This post is a continuation of a series about leading and following, particularly in wedding first dances. The series starts with The #1 Mistake Brides Make with their First Dance. Part 1: How to Do Your Part So You Can Both Enjoy Your First Dance Note: While this post talks about male-female … Read more about How Grooms Can Respond to Back Leading and Enjoy Their Wedding Dance – Part 1
The #1 Mistake Grooms Make with their First Dance
This post is a continuation of a series about leading and following, particularly in wedding first dances. The series starts with The #1 Mistake Brides Make with their First Dance. The Most Common First Dance Problem Wedding couples share a common problem when it comes to preparing for their … Read more about The #1 Mistake Grooms Make with their First Dance
How to Stop Back Leading and Enjoy Your Wedding First Dance
In the last post, I debunked common myths about following and shared some of the many upsides to dancing as a Follower. The real joy of ballroom dancing is moving together in harmony with another person. This goes much more smoothly when each person sticks to their role as Leader or Follower, and … Read more about How to Stop Back Leading and Enjoy Your Wedding First Dance
The #1 Mistake Brides Make with their First Dance
What Every Wedding Couple Needs to Know Before Their First Dance In partner dancing, one person leads and the other follows. Those are just the rules of the game. When one or both people don’t play by the rules, the dance breaks down. The biggest problem I see couples have when preparing for … Read more about The #1 Mistake Brides Make with their First Dance
5 Keys to Optimal Learning
Note: I originally wrote this article in 2012. Naboo is now 6 years old, but these keys to optimal learning are timeless! My life has changed in many ways now that I have a puppy. There are joys, frustrations, and a different rhythm to my days. While dogs and humans certainly have … Read more about 5 Keys to Optimal Learning
Finding an Easy, Upright Posture…Part 1
Part 1: Brandee's Thoughts on "Correct" Posture Find Your Easy Alignment This month I set aside the topic of connecting and moving from your center with a partner to talk a bit about posture, one of the most important aspects in dance. This video gives you the information you need to start to … Read more about Finding an Easy, Upright Posture…Part 1
Partner Connection Starts with You!…Part 2
Part 2: How to Find and Connect with Your Center In month’s video, I lead you in finding and connecting with your center before you connect with your dance partner. Dancing from your center not only makes your movement smoother and easier, it also makes your lead and follow more … Read more about Partner Connection Starts with You!…Part 2
Partner Connection Starts with You!…Part 1
Part 1: How to Connect with Yourself & the Ground I’m pleased to present my first-ever dance video! As dancers, you know how important good partner connection is. But if you’re not connected with yourself, how can you connect with a partner? In this video, I lead you in an experiential … Read more about Partner Connection Starts with You!…Part 1