Practice
If the dance is canceled, you can still Swing Dance at home,
if you want too. Swing Dance is a
partner dance, but a partner isn’t required to practice. Practicing at home will help you become a
better dancer. For example, practicing triple
steps to music or while completing chores is helpful. When you practice alone don’t worry about
leading or following, but focus on something else like basic footwork or rhythm.
For example, with footwork, I like to
practice basic Charleston for a few minutes each day. Practice what you know, to reinforce or create
muscle memory. However, don’t create muscle
memory that depends on an invisible partner.
For example if you are learning to Lindy hop for the first time, as a
follow, practice the eight count pattern moving forwards or in place, don’t
practice the swing out pattern. If you
live with someone that dances, practice with them.
Watching Videos
You can also search for Swing Dance videos on YouTube or Vimeo. Fort Worth
Swing Society posts good videos they find on their Facebook page. Or, if you have videos recaps of lessons you
have taken watch those.
Reading Blogs
Reading Swing Dance blogs is a good way to learn about and
discuss Swing Dancing. If
you have questions about something you read or something you have seen ask
people or comment on the blog. These are
a few blogs that people recommended to me.
Do other stuff
However, Swing Dance doesn’t have to fill your life. Have fun outside of dancing, stay home and do
whatever you like. For example comment on blogs. Has anyone tried to
make a snowman with all this ice? What do
you like to do on icy days? What do you
like to practice?
I like to run on frozen puddles and try not to fall in. Although I am not a dancer, I will definitely try these moves next time I'm bored (or on slippery ice perhaps just for the fun of it). Also, I saw the Swing Dance Society's performance at Onomatopoeia's Steampunk Ball in October. That was quite a long time ago but it was great!
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