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Success in the dance world
Climbing the ladder of success in dance is full of tough choices — let's talk about what success really means.
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From the studio
The Journal
Insights, tips, and stories from the floor.
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Musicality aka Dancing from your heart
Real musicality isn't about catching the phrase change or hitting the "one" — it's about letting a song actually reach you, and moving from the place inside where it lands.
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Superhumans in WCS: Pamela Jett
Meet Pamela Jett, a professional coach and dancer who changes the energy of the room to positive and empowers others in the West Coast Swing community.
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Superhumans in WCS: Ania Niedziałek
Meet Ania Niedzialek, a talented dancer and engineer who's using her STEM knowledge to help children with disabilities through dance and movement.
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Superhumans in WCS: Eric Byers
An interview with Eric Byers, a champion West Coast Swing dancer who shares his journey, values, and passion for dance.
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Expression: authenticity and opinions
A reflection on how negative opinions can block authentic self-expression in dance, and how to protect yourself from criticism.
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Being a dance teacher
Reflections on how being a dance teacher goes beyond teaching moves and techniques, and how dance serves as a metaphor for life and personal growth.
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Human connection — to see and to be seen
What it means to be seen, and to see — and where I learned it from a homeless man at an intersection.
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Encouragement before competition
A heartfelt message of encouragement for dancers facing the challenges and fears of competition, reminding us that falling is human and getting back up is what matters.
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A thank-you to WCS photographers
A note to the people quietly catching the joy, the connection, and the wild moments at WCS events.
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Parenting — heal yourself first
Reflections on the importance of parents healing themselves to better support their children's emotional development.
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Who I dreamt to become when I was a child
A small story from a Trader Joe's checkout — and what it surfaced about the dream I never let go of.
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Holistic approach to dance training
Exploring the importance of body-mind-soul alignment in dance training and how it contributes to growth as a dancer and as a person.
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Placements
Reflections on the role of competition placements in West Coast Swing and maintaining a healthy perspective on competition results.
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Tips for connection in WCS
What I have come to believe about connection in WCS — what makes it safe, what makes it fluid, what makes it sing.
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Identity, confidence, authenticity
Exploring the journey of finding your authentic self as a dancer and expressing your true identity with confidence.
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Did you eat your humble pie today?
Reflections on the importance of humility in the journey of dance improvement and personal growth.
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Dance community — be kind
Reflections on the importance of kindness and positivity in building a supportive dance community.
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Coming back to dance after having a baby
Personal experiences and insights on returning to dance after pregnancy and childbirth, balancing motherhood with dance passion.
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