– A How-to guide for self-coached teams Since late 2013, I have had the pleasure to work with a group of fabulous dancers in the troupe That Swing! Many of us felt that working towards a big goal would help push our dancing and to help us to develop as a team. No one from our …
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The Buzz: Look Ma, I’m Doin’ It!
Last edition, Buzz Blogger Kris gave us some insight on coming to Swing Dance with a ballet background. No matter what your dance background is, there are likely to be unique challenges ahead. Here’s my perspective on starting swing dancing as an adult, having never danced a step in my life. My hips can do WHAT??? I …
The Buzz: Toronto’s Quest for Gender Neutrality
Happy Pride! In celebration of inclusivity and openness within the swing dance community, here are some of my thoughts on gender roles within swing dancing. The swing dance community is very supportive of the idea that the dance roles of following and leading are not inherently tied to female and male gender roles. But even …
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Video Analysis Night – for Intermediate Swing Dancers
I haven’t done one of these in a loooong time and it’s past overdue. It is SO valuable to have your dancing recorded. You can learn SO MUCH from that visual. Thursday, November 12th – RECORDING Come out this Thursday and have your dancing video taped. We’ll do some focused exercises and social dancing to …
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DANCE FITNESS – Tuesdays at 7pm
Bees’ Knees Dance is nothing if not agile! We are making a change to our Tuesday night schedule. We have a wonderful new Beginner class at 6pm on Tuesdays and a terrific and SUPER FUN DISCO class at 8pm. All welcome to try either one! The first class is always free and these are great …