In which I talk about learning (including "what does it mean to have learned something"), the importance of prior knowledge, both to avoid cognitive load and to create the cognitive conflict that allows knowledge to stick
I talk about a formation common in West African dance classes that many people are not familiar with. Although my "swiss" interpretation of it is a bit too rigid, it makes class very hard for me when people don't use the supportive elements it provides.
A mostly controlled mini rant about the differences between connection, counterbalance and stretch. These three concepts often go together but they don't have to!
Why are Dancemode Immersions the best thing to improve your life and your dancing? What expectations should you have if you sign up for one? Next one in Europe is in Berlin, Oct 8th-14th!
27 min
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Thoughts about dance, music and teaching: blues, lindy hop, bal folk and other related topics