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You’ve seen Jack and Jill competitions. Maybe you’ve competed, maybe you think you may do one, and maybe you swear you’ll never do it. Regardless of which camp you fall into, it can be helpful to understand the nature and structure…
A Note from Laura: Sydney is a lifelong dancer who holds a Masters degree in dance and has substantial experience in both solo and partnered styles. She is currently travelling around the world to better understand the history, culture, and…
I remember my first-ever Jack n’ Jill competition in West Coast Swing. I was competing in Newcomer, but I had several years of dance experience before WCS. So, I had an ‘advantage’ over some of the people in the category….
When I was three years old, I was in my first play. I was a Christmas Gift. My costume was literally a box with holes for my head, arms, and feet. The idea of having the young kids play Christmas…
I’d estimate most great dancers are, at a max, 1/10th natural talent. The ones who are generation-defining probably max out at about 1/4th natural talent. Of course, that’s just my opinion, but I’m guessing many would agree with me.
Dear Performers, I love you guys. Seriously. Not everyone has the kohonas to get up on stage, strut their stuff, and be brave enough to risk making a fool of oneself on stage. It’s great! It’s fantastic! Besides, unless it’s a…
