Seeing Dance Competitions Through the Lens of Math In every major dance competition, there comes a moment when emotions rise. The audience cheers for their favorites, fellow dancers question the results, and someone inevitably asks: “Why is this person winning instead of that one?” It’s a natural reaction. Dance is art. It’s visceral, expressive, […]
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Day 1 – The Real Start Today I officially started the September Challenge. My starting weight is **69 kg (about 152 lbs)**. Honestly, it wasn’t perfect. At first I almost stopped after only two Challenges. I was bored, distracted, and thought: “Well, two is enough.” But then something in me said: *No—you said three, and
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Introduction This September caught me by surprise. Honestly, I’m not sure how this will turn out. I don’t know if I can handle everything, and I don’t even know if I’ll reach all my goals. But I will try—with everything I’ve got. Because this month didn’t arrive lightly. Between preparing my visa for India, reorganizing
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The Impact of Incorrect Techniques on Dance Competition Quality In dance competitions, where precision and artistry are crucial, the increasing acceptance of incorrect techniques is having a significant negative impact on performance quality. Judges and fans of dance are noticing these effects and are concerned about the consequences. Why Incorrect Techniques Are Rising
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Are you tired of feeling like a dancing potato on the dance floor? Do you want to step up your dance game and impress your friends with your smooth moves? Well, it’s time to face the music (literally) and admit that maybe, just maybe, your approach to dancing needs a little work. In this article,
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The world of salsa and bachata dance is full of passionate artists who pour their hearts and souls into creating beautiful choreographies that inspire and delight audiences. However, unfortunately, the need for non-disclosure contracts has become a sad reality in our community. As a director of a dance company who has set trends with
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Not a week goes by without someone telling me a brand new dancer showed up in town and is taking all their students. It’s like a dance version of The Hunger Games, with instructors fighting for the attention and loyalty of their students. But in this case, the prize is not a shiny trophy, but
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To thrive as a professional dance instructor, you must avoid the trap of price competition at all costs. While it may seem like a good thing for the community at large that more people are becoming dance instructors, this trend is actually having a negative effect on the dance business as a whole. Attractacting students
Just like in the fable of the Three Little Pigs, there are different types of dance instructors building their teaching careers out of different materials. House of Straws Some dance instructors, like the little pig who built his house out of straw, focus more on building a social media following than on investing in
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When it comes to preparing for a workout or a performance, warming up and stretching are essential to prevent injury and improve performance. However, there are different types of warm-ups and stretching exercises, and it’s important to understand the differences between them to maximize their benefits. In this article, we’ll explore the difference between static
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