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Guide Student

Group Class vs. Private Lessons: Which is Right for You?

"Group class teaches you to dance with the world. Private lessons teach you to dance with yourself."

Mar 23 5 min

Guide Student

How to Build a Productive Home Practice Routine Between Dance Lessons

Lessons teach you what to do. Practice is where you actually learn it. Here's how to make the time between lessons count — without a studio, a partner, or a lot of space.

Mar 23 5 min

Guide Student

Starting Ballroom Dance as an Adult: What to Expect in Your First 6 Months

You've decided to start. Maybe it's been on your list for years. Here's the honest, encouraging truth about what the first six months of adult ballroom actually look like — and why the messy middle is worth it.

Mar 20 5 min

Guide Student

How to Use Video Review to Peak at the Right Time Before a Dance Competition

Filming yourself in rehearsal is one thing. Knowing how to watch, what to look for, and when to ease off is what separates dancers who peak on competition day from those who leave their best performance in the studio.

Mar 18 5 min

Guide Student

How to Fix Performance Impact Without In-Person Lessons

You know your choreography perfectly. Your technique is solid. Your timing is accurate.

Feb 27 10 min

Guide Student

Can You Really Improve Dancing from Online Video Coaching?

The question surfaces in every dance forum and Facebook group eventually: "Can you actually get better from online coaching, or is it just a way for coaches to make money without really teaching?"

Feb 23 10 min

Guide Student

Standard/Smooth Ballroom: Common Mistakes Coaches See on Video

When coaches review video submissions from standard and smooth competitors, certain mistakes appear so consistently they become immediately recognizable.

Feb 16 15 min

Competition Student

Ballroom Dance Technique: What Judges Look for in Competition

Standing at the edge of the floor waiting for your number to be called, you've practiced your routine hundreds of times.

Feb 14 10 min

Guide Coach Student

Online Dance Coaching: The Complete Guide [Students & Teachers]

Online dance coaching has transformed how dancers learn and how coaches teach.

Feb 13 10 min